How are the pay quantities for pipelines are determined?

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How are the pay quantities for pipelines are determined?

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To pay for the quantities for Pipelines are determined by calculating the Pipeline measurements wherever it is laid and and has to be laid . The line diagram is drawn if the Pipeline arrangement is not even for better understanding.

-The pipeline measurements are taken based on the diameter of the Pipeline ;

-Based on the Material of the Pipeline.

-Material included for the fitting is generally included in the Pipeline fixing item, If not it is paid separately in numbers.

- Proper Estimate for Piping is done based on the description, Unit , Quantity, Market Rate of material with labour cost and Finally the Amount .

-Finally the summation of Amount is done for all item descriptions to get the overall cost.

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