For the preparation of approximate estimates, cubical contents method is more accurate than the unit base method and plinth area method.

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• In the cubical contents method, the cost of a structure is computed by the multiplication of total cubic contents and                
• Cube rate estimate is less accurate as compared to the plinth area estimate as the height of the building is also compared.
• Which of the following is not a method used for preparing approximate estimates?
• In the plinth area method, the cost of construction is computed by the multiplication of                  
• is prepared on the basis of plinth area of building, the rate being deducted from the cost of similar building having similar specification, heights and construction, in the locality.
•                      is prepared on the basis of plinth area of building, the rate being deducted from the cost of similar building having similar specification, heights and construction, in the locality.
• As per IS 3861-1966, which of the following areas should not be included while calculating the plinth area of a building?
• For storeyed building plinth area estimate is not prepared for each storey separately.
• In this method approx. total length of walls is found in running metre and this total length multiplied by the rate per running metre of wall gives a fairly accurate cost.
• Approximate cost of a hostel building for 100 students @Rs.10000/- per student works out as Rs. 10 lakhs.