Glossary of land, design, and delivery terms

A structured document listing every work item, quantity, and rate used to price, procure, and measure a construction project.

A UK-origin method-of-measurement standard often used as a reference model for civil works, method statements, and risk allocation. In India it is usually held as a reference rather than a direct replacement for IS 1200.

Keeping concrete moist and at a stable temperature after placement so cement hydration proceeds properly. Critical for strength, durability, and finish quality, especially during monsoon pours.

The most common method-of-measurement standard for Indian BOQs. Familiar to public-works teams, easy to align with site measurement, and the default baseline for civil and structural estimating.

Code of practice for concrete design and construction in India. Covers material, durability, structural, and detailing requirements.

Code of practice for structural steel design. Used as the default for steel buildings, towers, and industrial structures in India.

Code of practice for design loads (dead, live, wind, snow, special, and load combinations) for buildings and structures, published in parts by loading type -- for example, wind loads (other than earthquake) are covered in Part 3. Seismic/earthquake loads are a separate standard, IS 1893, not part of IS 875.

A Ferrum OS shorthand for a parcels readiness score, blending zoning, encumbrance, soil, hazard, and access signals into one comparable view.

Concrete work carried out under active or forecast rain. Requires extra protection for fresh pours, controlled water addition, and adjusted curing to maintain quality.

Indian regulation governing registration, disclosures, timelines, and consumer protection for real estate projects.

A 14-character geographic identifier assigned to every land parcel in India. Improves parcel identity, reduces record ambiguity, and supports digital verification during diligence.