Preparation of such document within a short span of time is a daunting task. Useful information for such analysis have been included in the document. This document can be used as a guiding tool for rate analysis for different item for which built-up item rates could not be included. These rates have been used in analyzing and developing built-up item rates. of Dhaka, other metropolitan cities and district towns collected during the period of September 2017 to April 2018. Rates are based on study of price of various input such as material, labour, machine etc. Rates of all the items of work prescribed in this PWD Schedule of Rates 2018 for Civil Works should be read and understood in conjunction with the document Analysis of PWD Schedule of Rates 2018 for Civil Works. Some amendments of the earlier version of PWD SoR have also been made in this edition. However, due to high diversity in type and class of construction materials available in the market, only the most commonly used materials listed in BSTI approved brands have been incorporated with their average market rates. Efforts have been made to incorporate as many items as possible which are being used in the construction sector of the country. Many new items pertaining to civil works have been included. The current edition has been substantially enhanced to keep it aligned with the modern construction practices and current market price of construction materials. These called for a revision of the existing PWD Schedule of Rates. Moreover, price of existing building materials also changed over time. These have made a paradigm shift in the nature of construction of buildings in public sector. Use of environment friendly building materials are also being encouraged by the government.
As per the direction of the government, projects are now being planned keeping provisions for onsite waste management system. Building services and environmental issues are getting importance along the passage of time. Unlike past, construction of high-rise buildings has become a necessity for optimum use of scarce land in a very populous country like Bangladesh. Timely completion of construction projects is utmost important to hold that milestone and to accelerate achieving further goal, hope and aspiration of the nation. Bangladesh is now holding the status of developing country. With the advent of modern construction technologies and emergence of new construction materials, the diversity and complexity of construction of buildings have increased manifold. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam Chief Engineer Public Works DepartmentįOREWORD Public Works Department (PWD) under Ministry of Housing and Public Works is pleased to publish the PWD Schedule of Rates 2018 for Civil Works. 5 sh-12/14-1551, dated 14-09-2017 is hereby authenticated and endorsed by the undersigned for official use in Public Works Department (PWD), Bangladesh with effect from.
Written suggestions on PWD Schedule of Rates 2018 for Civil Works may please be addressed to Chief Engineer Public Works Department Purta Bhaban, Segun Bagicha Dhaka- 1000 Fax: +88-02-9562913 Email: ĪUTHENTICATION The Fifteenth Edition of PWD Schedule of Rates 2018 for Civil Works that has been recommended by the committee formed vide memo. Published by: Public Works Department Purta Bhaban, Segun Bagicha Dhaka-1000. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH PWD SCHEDULE OF RATES 2018 FOR CIVIL WORKS FIFTEENTH EDITION