Q.

2 Describe briefly the format of “schedule of rates “list and describe 5 items used in
landscape works.
The format of “schedule of rates “ is basically made in a table format which has 5 columns – Sl.No.,
description of items having heads and subheads; eg – masonry work, stone work , etc. and detailed
description of each item, Quantity of items, Unit of the respective items and their rates.

Rates taken in the DSR are indicative and actual rates shall be governed by the market forces.

The schedule of rates of civil work i.e hardscape, lighting, horticulture, water features, art work/sculpture
has been made separately. Every year or two, the schedule of rates is revised.

• Schedule of Rates, being published by C.P.W.D. is a very comprehensive document and useful in
execution of works.

• Schedule of Rates is used as a guide by a number of departments, public sector undertakings,

private sector builders and architects etc.

• The Central Public Works Department Schedule of Rates was first compiled in the year 1931,
followed by a number of revisions from time to time in order to bring it in line with the prevailing
technology and market rates.

• SoR is prepared by committee of civil engineers based on market rates appointed by the govt.

• The Delhi schedule of rates ,analysis of Rates and Specification(Horticulture and landscaping)was
released first time in 2014.DSR 2016 with the modification of DSR2014 was published on the
occasion of 162nd year of CPWD and it is published in both Hindi and English.

Importance of Schedule of rates

• For arriving at cost of any project two basic things are required:

1. Quantity of each and every item of work

2. prevailing market rates of each particular item.

• The quantities can be worked based on the drawings and specifications. The rates would however,
vary from place to place depending upon the rates of construction materials, labour, working
environment etc. SOR varies from state to state.

• The process of determining rate of any work in project like earthwork, concrete work, brickwork,
plastering, painting etc. is known as Analysis of Rates. The rates of these works further help in
determining cost of particular work and in turn cost of the project.

• In SoR details of rates of skilled labour, unskilled labour, materials and conveyance charges which
have to be adopted published from time to time.

• Rates are essential to calculate the estimated amount of work. The rates shall be adopted from the
approved and applicable schedule of rates.

• The rates in SoR changed every year as recommended by board of civil engineers based on
prevailing market rates.
 • Example

• Rs 180 for unskilled labour per day, Rs.300 for II class mason per person per day

• Rs 80 per cubic meter of earth work excavation for trenches in loose soil

• Factors affecting work rates

• Specifications of works and material about their quality, proportion and constructional operation
method.

• Quantity of materials and their costs.

• Cost of labour and their wages.

• Location of site of work and the distances from source and conveyance charges.

• Overhead and establishment charges

Schedule of Rates
S.No. Description Quantity Unit Rate ( ₹)
1 A SQ.M/ B
CU.M/
No./
Running
length

Schedule of Rates
S.No. Description Quantity Unit Rate ( ₹)
1 PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCKS
Providing and fixing in position Precast Cement
Concrete Blocks of mix M-30 as approved by Architect
/Engineer-in-charge manufactured by vibro
compaction process using joint less FRP moulds so as
to achieve shuttering finish, fixed as per detail
mentioned here under over rammed earth with
jointing /pointing in cement mortar 1:3
(1cement:3coarsesand) finished neat as directed and
cured including laying to curves as per plan. The
grooves shall be 6mm (wide) x 6mm (deep).
a P.C.C. Kerb stone of size 900/300x250x150 mm R.m 625
(Chamfer-15x15mm) Fixed on bedding of 75 mm thick
1:3:6 P.C.C. including haunching as per Drawing. (Use
900mm length for straight area sand 300 mm length
for curved areas.)
b P.C.C. Mountable Kerb stone of size 600x200x350 mm R.m 625
(Chamfer-15x15mm) Fixed on bedding of 75mm thick
1:3:6 P.C.C. including haunching as per Drawing.
c P.C.C. Saucer Drain channel of size 600x450 (wide)x R.m 650
70/100mm fixed on 20mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1
cement : 4 coarse sand) over P.C.C. bed as per
Drawing.
d Perforated P.C.C. Saucer Drain channel of size 900mm R.m 650
X 450 mm (wide)X 70/100 mm fixed on 20mm thick
cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement: 4 coarse sand).

2 STONE WORK
Providing and fixing stone blocks/slabs in flooring (as
per size and finish etc. described hereunder) laid as per
design and pattern in combination with other stones
on 20 mm thick bed of cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement :
4 coarse sand) The joints shall be 4 mm wide and 10
mm deep, 6mm depth shall be filled with Ploymer
based grout (Bal endura / Dubond / equivalent as
approved) to match the shade of stone, grinding,
rubbing and polishing wherever required complete as
directed.
a Kota Stone Honed finish 30mm thk. Sq.m 2000
b Flamed Black Granite - 100 / 75 mm thk ( nosing radius Sq.m 4200
15 mm)
c Polished Black Granite - 30 mm thk Sq.m 7000

3 M.S WORKS
Providing, fabricating and fixing Mild Steel Grills / kg 110
Trellises/ Pergolas/ Gratings made in M.S.rolled or built
up section such as flats, tubes, angles, bars etc
including cutting, bending, welding and fixing including
painting with synthetic enamel paint (2coats). Of
approved colour over steel primer (2coats). All the
joints shall be properly filed with grinder/file and filled
with putty prior to application of paint/primer.

4 PAINT
a Providing and applying Textured Paint Finish - wall Sq.m 400
finish in required numbers of coats (comprising first
coat sealer, second coat textured spray and third and
fourth finish coat) or as per specifications of approved
manufacturer Spectrum, Unitile or approved
equivalent as approved by Architect/ Owner on
external surface of any position including scaffolding &
preparatory work as required to complete.
b Providing and applying Epoxy Paint Finish - wall finish Sq.m 1500
in required numbers of coats (comprising first coat
sealer, second coat spray and third and fourth finish
coat) or as per specifications of approved
manufacturer by Architect/ Owner on external surface
of any position including scaffolding & preparatory
work as required to complete.
5 HORTICULTURE
a Preparation of beds for hedging and shrubbery by cum 130.35
excavating 60 cm deep and trenching the excavated
base to a further depth of 30 cm, refilling the excavated
earth after breaking clods and mixing with sludge or
manure in the ratio of 8:1 (8 parts of stacked volume of
earth after reduction by 20% : one part of stacked
volume of sludge or manure after reduction by 8%),
flooding with water, filling with earth if necessary,
watering and finally fine dressing, leveling etc.
including stacking and disposal of materials declared
unserviceable and surplus earth by spreading and
leveling as directed, within a lead of 50 m, lift up to 1.5
m complete (cost of sludge, manure or extra earth to
be paid for separately)
b Supplying & Stacking of Selection No.1 Grass at site fresh & Sq.m 50.80
free from weeds having proper roots in green including
loading, unloading, carriage and all taxes paid etc.and as per
direction of officer in charge.
c Anti termite treatment of lawn area through premise Sq.m 7.05
30.50% I P. one liter premise diluted in 499 liters water and
applying solution @ 1.00 litre solution per sqm lawn or bed
area.(two application) i/c cost of chemical)and as per
direction of officer-in-charge.and as per direction of officer-
in-charge