The units of measurements (UOM) for civil
engineering works are mainly
categorised for their nature, shape and size and for making payments to the
contractor and also. The principle of units of measurements normally consists
the following:
a) Single
units work like doors, windows, trusses etc., are expressed in numbers.
b) Works
consists linear measurements involve length like cornice, fencing, hand rail,
bands of specified width etc., are expressed in running metres (RM)
c)Works
consists areal surface measurements involve area like plastering, white
washing, partitions of specified thickness etc., and are expressed in square
meters (m2)
d) Works
consists cubical contents which involve volume like earth work, cement concrete, Masonry
etc are expressed in Cubic metres.
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