CPWD PLINTH AREA RATES-2023
Plinth Area Rates published by CPWD is a useful technical document for preparation of preliminary cost estimates of projects and development works by engineers in construction industry. This publication is not only being used by CPWD but also by other Organizations, PSUs, State Governments, architects and valuation experts.
Plinth Area Rates was first published in year 1955 there after its 10th edition was published in 2021. These days works costing more than 100 crore, are executed through EPC method and no guidelines, specifications is available. Therefore, the guideline specifications of Civil and Electrical works, in respect of EPC contract for residential buildings/non- residential buildings is included. Considering above this updated version of Plinth Area Rates is published as Plinth Area Rates 2023.
Plinth Area Rates published by Central Public Works Department is one of the most comprehensive and useful technical document for preparation of Preliminary Estimate and Rough Cost Estimates for Offices / Colleges / School / Hostels / Hospitals and Residential Buildings etc. This is 11th edition of PAR to be published as PAR 2023. The guidelines, as issued in PAR 2021, with respect to specifications for GPRA and as approved by MoHUA in March 2018 as well as Plinth Area calculation as per the provisions of IS: 3681-2002 are continued to be a part of PAR 2023. The per unit area rates for all categories of buildings and development works have been revised considering prevailing cost index of Delhi as 107 (as on 01.04.2023) and effect of increase in GST rate from 12% to 18%. The rate of E&M Services sub heads have been revised as per prevailing market rates as on 01.04.2023. The provision of guideline specifications for Residential Buildings and Non Residential Building in EPC Mode have been made. The provision of consultancy services for designing and planning has been introduced @ 1% of the total cost of the project.
