Military Works Handbook with all corrections till December 1917

The circumstances leading up to the preparation of the estimate and the necessity for the work are to be briefly stated. [...] The cost of the work the plinth area of the building and the plinth area rate will be given. [...] State the nature of the soil the depth to good soil the depth and width of the foundations and the material to be used. [...] pillars the positions of which are to be fixed by the Garrison Engineer are to be left at sufficient intervals to pemit accurate measurements to be-taken on the completion of the work : such pillars are not to be demolished without the orders of the Garrison Engineer. [...] 3. Before any blasting is carried out the orders of the Garrison Engineer are to be taken regarding the hours for firing charges the nature of the explosives to be used and the precautions that are to be taken for the safety of the general public.