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Measurement Book (MB)

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The Measurement Book (MB) is the primary legal document for recording all measurements of executed work on site. Every running bill and the final bill is prepared based on the entries in this book.

ReferencesIS 1200 (All Parts) - Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering WorksCPWD Works Manual 2019 (Chapter 6: Measurement of Works)FIDIC Red Book 1999/2017 (Sub-clause 14: Contract Price and Payment)Project Specific Contract Agreement (Clauses on Measurement and Payment)
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📍 When to use this template
  • Whenever a specific item of work is completed and ready for measurement, before backfilling or covering up.
  • Before preparing any Running Account (RA) Bill or the Final Bill.
  • Jointly recorded by the Contractor's Engineer and the Client/PMC Engineer, then checked by the billing engineer.
Sections & fields
Preview of the template structure. Download Excel to fill on site.
1Header Information8 fields
Project Name
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Contract / Package No.
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MB No.
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Date of Measurement
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Location / Grid / Chainage
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Drawing Reference No.
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Prepared By (Contractor)
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Checked By (PMC/Client)
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2Measurement Details (Item-wise)10 fields
Item No. (as per BOQ)
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Item Description (as per BOQ)
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Unit (cum, sqm, kg, etc.)
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Location / Axis / Floor / Member ID
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Nos.
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Length (L)
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Breadth (B)
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Depth / Height (D/H)
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Quantity (Calculated)
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Remarks / Deduction Details
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3Abstract of Quantities8 fields
Item No.
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Item Description
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Unit
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Quantity as per this MB
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Previous Quantity (from previous MBs)
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Cumulative Quantity to Date
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Rate (as per BOQ/Agreement)
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Amount for this Item (Rs.)
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4Summary & Certification6 fields
Total Amount for this MB
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Certified By (Engineer-in-Charge)
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Signature & Date (Contractor's Representative)
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Signature & Date (PMC/Client's Representative)
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Reference to RA Bill No.
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Page Total / Carried Over
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💡 Sample filled excerpt
Item No: 2.01 | Description: PCC 1:4:8 in foundation | Unit: cum | Location: FDN-C3/L-4 | Nos: 1 | L: 2.50m | B: 2.50m | D: 0.15m | Qty: 0.94 cum | Remarks: As per drawing STR/FDN/04 Rev2.
⚖ Compliance notes
  • Forms the basis for interim and final payments as per FIDIC Sub-clause 14.3 (Application for Interim Payment Certificates) and 14.6 (Issue of Interim Payment Certificates).
  • All measurements must be recorded as per the 'Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering Works' detailed in the relevant parts of IS 1200.
  • As per CPWD Works Manual, the MB is a primary record and must be maintained meticulously, with no overwriting or erased entries. Corrections must be initialed by all parties.
  • Serves as crucial evidence in case of disputes or arbitration proceedings regarding quantities.
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