Question

The term ______________ is used to denote a procedure of costing or valuing an item of work on the basis of actual labourers and materials required.

(a) prime cost

(b) hour-work

(c) day-work

(d) sub-work

This question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.

The origin of the question is Different Types Of Estimates in section Irrigation Works, Culverts, Bridges and Wells of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) day-work

For explanation: Certain items of work which cannot be measured as- a design in the plaster work, front architectural finish of a building, work under water, etc. are valued and paid by ‘day work’. In such cases the schedule of rates of materials and different classes of labourers likely to be engaged in th work should be included in the tender and in contract agreement.