Rate Analysis for Plastering

In an earlier post, we had discussed the cost estimation for different construction activity. Now, we are going to see the rate analysis for plastering.

Before analysis, understand the general aspects of Rate analysis of civil works.

Plastering Rate Analysis Basis

The following points have to be considered while analyzing the rate.

1. Wages for the manpower including their transportation
2. The output of the Manpower – Labour Output per day
3. Required material including wastage
4. Power consumption
5. Water consumption
6. Supervision charges
7. Tools & Equipment
8. Contingencies
9. Overhead & Profit

Example Calculation

Lets us assume that we need workout rate analysis for 10 Square metre area of inner plastering work.

From the mortar mix ratio (as per IS standard), the required mortar ratio is 1:3 and thickness is 15mm

STEP 1 – Mortar Mix Material Calculation

We have detailed the calculation in our plastering work calculation post.

• Required Volume of Cement = 1/4 x 1.55 (void ratio ) x Mortar Volume  = 1/4 x 1.55 x (10*0.015) = 0.058 m³ or 1.67 Bags

• Required Sand Volume = 3/4 x 1.55 (void ratio) x Mortar Volume = 3/4 x 1.55 x (10*0.015) = 0.174 m³

So we need Cement – 1.67 Bags  and Sand – 0.174 m³.

STEP 2 – Required Manpower

From our Labour output per day assumption

For 10 sq.m of Plastering, we need

• Mason – 1 Day
• Helper – 1.2 Day
• Water Man – 0.1 Day

Detailed Plastering Rate Analysis Table

Description	Unit	Qty	Rate	Amount
MATERIALS
Cement	Bags	1.63	350	571
Sand	m3	0.174	1500	261
MANPOWER
Supervision	Day	0.05	800	40
Mason	Day	1	700	210
Helper	Day	1.2	600	720
Waterman	Day	0.1	450	45
		Subtotal		2,337
Tools & Tackles			1%	23
Power Consumption			2.50%	58
Adding Sundries & Contingencies percentage			3%	70
Adding Overhead & Contractor profit percentage			10%	234
			Total	2722
		Price per Square metre		272

The required manpower will differ based on the nature of the work such as plastering thickness, working height etc.

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