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The rate of construction of a hospital is expressed in terms of cost per head. This type of estimate is called as -
Question

The rate of construction of a hospital is expressed in terms of cost per head. This type of estimate is called as -

A.

Plinth area estimate

B.

Functional unit estimate

C.

Approximate quantity estimate

D.

Cubical content estimate

Correct option is B


A functional unit estimate is used when the cost of construction is expressed based on the functionality of the structure, such as cost per bed in a hospital, cost per student in a school, or cost per seat in a theater.
This method is often employed for facilities like hospitals, educational institutions, and auditoriums where the capacity or functional units are key determinants of cost.

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