MARKET RATE SCHEDULE

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• Q1: What is MRS?
  Ans: MRS stands for Market Rate Schedule.
  The tabular format to determine the rate of work from the quantities of materials and labours and their cost is called Market Rate Schedule.
• Q2: Define P.W.D.
  Ans: P.W.D is Public Works Department. This department is responsible for constructing and maintaining public infrastructure like roads, buildings, and water systems.
• Q3: Why is MRS needed?
  Ans: MRS is needed for:

  • ➔ Accurate costing
  • ➔ Competitive bidding
  • ➔ Risk mitigation
  • ➔ Resource Allocation
• Q4: What is the current rate of mason?
  Ans: The current rate to mason is Rs.1400/-
• Q5: What is the market rate for bricks?
  Ans: The current market rate of bricks is Rs.7000/1000 bricks.
• Q6: What is the fiscal year of Pakistan?
  Ans: The fiscal year of Pakistan is from July to June.
• Q7: Define Premium.
  Ans: The amount paid to the contractor for adjusting the schedule of rates according to current rates is called Premium.
• Q8: Define Rebate.
  Ans: The penalty amount paid by the contractor in case of poor performance is called Rebate.
• Q9: Define Comparative Statement.
  Ans: A comparative statement is a document that compares the estimated or budgeted costs of a project with its actual costs, highlighting any differences.
• Q10: Write the difference between Pakistan PWD and Public Works Dept.
  Ans:
  Pakistan PWD: Federal department responsible for construction and maintenance of national infrastructure like highways, federal buildings, and major projects.
  Example: Building and maintaining the Islamabad–Rawalpindi motorway or federal government offices in Islamabad.
  Public Works Department (Provincial): Provincial-level departments managing local infrastructure such as district roads, schools, and hospitals within the province.
  Example: Punjab PWD handles construction and repair of provincial roads and government buildings in Lahore and other districts.
• Q11: Define Pergola.
  Ans: A pergola is an outdoor garden structure with a framework of vertical posts and crossbeams, often used to support climbing plants and provide partial shade.
• Q12: Write the method to connect old roof to new roof.
  Ans: When connecting a new RCC slab to an existing RCC roof:

  • ➔ Expose old reinforcement bars (cut into old slab).
  • ➔ Drill and grout new rebar using epoxy or mechanical anchors.
  • ➔ Tie new rebar to old using proper lap length
  • ➔ Use shear keys or dowels for extra bonding.
  • ➔ Ensure joint formwork is tight and cured properly.
  • ➔ Pour new concrete and vibrate well to bond old and new.

  RCC roof connections must follow structural design to avoid cracks or joint failure.