1. The document provides lecture notes on estimating and costing for civil engineering students. It covers topics such as introduction to estimating, measurement of materials and works, types of estimates, and detailed estimates for buildings.
2. Measurement units and methods for taking out quantities of various construction items like earthwork, concrete, masonry, woodwork and steelwork are explained. Long wall short wall method and center line method for quantity calculation are described.
3. Rules for measurement as per Indian Standard codes and data required for preparing estimates including drawings, specifications and rates are outlined. Components of a complete estimate including direct, indirect and lumpsum costs are listed.