STANDARD MEASUREMENT BOOK
In the department there are some buildings which are repaired periodically and the quantities of various items of work remain unchanged from year to year. Jn such cases of repair works to save the trouble of measuring books of such building. Thus the measurement book in which in which standard measurements are recorded is known as standard measurement book.
It facilities the preparation of estimates for repairs work from time to time.
It simplifies the preparation of the contractor's bill as it is not necessary to take detailed measurements every time.
Check measurement book
In order to check the measurements made by the sectional officer or junior Engineer/Overseer, a check measurements book is kept by the Sub Divisional officer. Some portions of the measurement which are recorded by sectional Officer will be checked by A.E and E.E in the presence of section Officer so that, there is a control over the contractor. A.E.E checks 25% and E.E can check 8 to 50% of each Sub- Division
in case of civil works. The difference allowed should not exceed 17% and for earthwork should not exceed 10% and for repair work 5%. If the difference exceeds the limit, the measurements are taken again by A.E.E and also the matter is reported to the higher authority for the necessary action.
Format of Measurement Book
Name of village: ————— Name of work: ———
Name of activity: ———— Period if work: —————— Date of measurement: ——— Daily wage rate:
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