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ACI-KUET MASTER KNOWLEDGE BASE

Civil Engineering & Building Estimation Knowledge Base

কুয়েট সিভিল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং ও ভবন প্রাক্কলন নলেজ বেস এবং ৯৫টি সরকারি ডকুমেন্ট রেজিস্ট্রি

Comprehensive master repository connecting Bangladesh national building codes, planning approval bylaws, PWD Schedule of Rates 2022 (Civil 33 Chapters & E/M 25 Subheads), environmental clearances, and an interactive ACI-KUET G+3 turnkey building BOQ estimation engine.

95
Official Documents
Gazettes & Rate Schedules
33
PWD Civil Chapters
SoR 2022 2nd Revised
25
PWD E/M Subheads
Electrical, MEP & Lifts
500+ MB
Indexed Government Data
Direct Cloud Download
6 Phases
Civil Project Lifecycle
Planning to Handover
8,406 Sft
G+3 Project Model
BDT 2.61 Cr (~ 3,100/Sft)

How Civil Construction Works in Bangladesh: The 6-Phase Relational Pipeline

In professional Bangladesh civil engineering practice (taught at premier institutions like KUET, and governed by ACI 318 & BNBC 2020), every building project moves systematically through 6 interconnected phases. Each PDF document in this registry serves as a mandatory statutory or technical gear in this process.

Phase 01

Planning & Approval

Statutory Land Bylaws
RAJUK Imarat Bidhimala 2008/2025 • DAP 2016-2035 • Pourashabha 1996 • CDA • KDA

Sets Maximum Ground Coverage (MGC), Floor Area Ratio (FAR = 3.5), and mandatory setbacks (front, rear, side) based on plot size and access road width (min 20-25 ft).

Output Result
Max Gross Built-Up Sft
Phase 02

Structural Analysis & Design

Codes & Specifications
BNBC 2020 (Parts 6 & 8) • ACI 318-19 • PWD Standard Specifications

Calculates dead, live, wind, and seismic loads (1.2D + 1.6L). Specifies concrete strength ($f'_c = 3,000$ psi), rebar yield strength ($f_y = 72,500$ psi), and aggregate sieve sizes.

Output Result
Concrete Cft & Rebar Tons
Phase 03

Rate Analysis & BOQ

Government Price Schedules
PWD Civil SoR 2022 (Ch 01-33) • PWD E/M (Subhead 01-21) • LGED • RHD

Applies official Government gazetted unit rates for earthwork, RCC casting, brick masonry, tiles, doors, plumbing, electrical sub-station, and elevators.

Output Result
Itemized BOQ & Cost
Phase 04

Statutory Clearances

Life Safety & Environment
Fire Prevention Act 2003 / Rules 2014 • DoE ECR 2023 • Air Pollution Rules 2022

Mandatory Fire NOC for >6 storeys (>20m), fire hydrants, wet risers, DoE environmental clearance (ECC), sewage treatment plants (STP/ETP), and scaffolding dust screens.

Output Result
NOC & Safety Additions
Phase 05

Procurement & Tendering

Contracts & Legal Framework
Public Procurement Act 2006 (PPA) • Public Procurement Rules 2008 (PPR)

Governs e-GP bidding, tender evaluation committees (TEC), 10% performance security guarantees, variation orders (max 15%), and liquidated damages formulas.

Output Result
Enforceable Contract
Phase 06

Practical Real Benchmark

KUET Civil Engineering Model
ACI-KUET Standard G+3 Residential Model (8,406 Sft Turnkey BOQ)

Turnkey budget of BDT 2.61 Crore (~ BDT 3,100 / Sft) incorporating complete Sub-structure, RCC Frame (29.85 tons rebar, 3,150 cement bags), Masonry, Finishes, Plumbing, and Electrical works.

Live Calculator
Open BOQ Engine →

Direct Access to Government Documents by Category

Codes & Standards (6)

BNBC 2020 Gazette, HBRI Part 1, BNBC 1993 Vol 1 & 2, PWD Civil Specifications (83 MB), and PWD Code of Practice.

Open Codes Catalog →

Schedule of Rates (72)

PWD Civil SoR 2022 (Ch 01 to 33, Annexure A & B), PWD E/M SoR 2022 (Subheads 01-21), 2026 Lift Rates, LGED & RHD.

Open Rate Schedules →

Planning & Bylaws (11)

RAJUK Imarat 2008 & 2025, DAP 2016-2035 Report, Maps & Grids, Building Construction Act 1952, Pourashabha, CDA, KDA.

Open Planning Rules →

Fire & Environment (6)

Fire Safety Act 2003 & Rules 2014, DoE Environmental Rules (ECR 2023), Air Pollution 2022, and Solid Waste 2021.

Open Clearance Guidelines →