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This document is a reconstructed practice standard based on public PWD tenders, TN PWD Standard Specifications (1980 & revised), CPWD guidelines adapted to TN, and field practices from PWD division offices. For official use, always refer to the latest Tamil Nadu PWD Building Data Book (restricted circulation) .
| Surface | Cycle (years) | |---------|----------------| | External emulsion | 3 years | | Internal emulsion | 5 years | | Enamel (wood/steel) | 4 years |
While closely linked, these two documents serve entirely different functions in project estimation: Standard Data Book Schedule of Rates (SOR) Quantities of inputs (Material, Labor, Equipment). Unit monetary costs of inputs and finished items. Volatility
Covers stone masonry standards for retaining walls and basements. Finishing Works (Plastering, Painting, and Flooring) This document is a reconstructed practice standard based
Establishes labor and material constants for vitrified tiles, granite, marble, and mosaic flooring. Structural Steel and Roofings
It removes guesswork from engineering estimates. Two different engineers working on the same project blueprint will arrive at identical resource requirements.
To keep pace with rapid advancements in construction technology, the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department periodically updates its standard data. Recent revisions have integrated modern methodologies such as: Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) usage. Mechanized excavation and robotic plastering. Prefabricated and precast concrete elements. Unit monetary costs of inputs and finished items
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instead of traditional site-mixed concrete.
| Span (m) | Beam depth (mm) | Width (mm) | Column size (mm) | |----------|----------------|------------|------------------| | 3.0 | 300 | 230 | 230 x 230 | | 4.5 | 450 | 230 | 230 x 300 | | 6.0 | 600 | 300 | 300 x 450 | | 7.5 | 750 | 300 | 300 x 600 | Structural Steel and Roofings It removes guesswork from
Disclaimer: Rates and standards mentioned are based on the current operational framework of TNPWD as of 2025. Always refer to the latest SSR (Schedule of Rates) published by the BCO, Chepauk, for live tenders.
Covers various roofing methodologies, ranging from traditional Madras terrace roofing and clay tiling to modern galvanized iron (GI) sheeting, weathering course applications, and false ceiling installations. 7. Plastering and Pointing Finishes
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