COSTING
COSTING
Submitted by:
AR-301
Submitted to:
April 2023
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Introduction
This research project aims to investigate the costs of building materials around Pampanga. With
this, three hardware stores of varying expanse were explored through different methods.
HARDWARE STORE 1.
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Data collection method used: Observation Method. The researchers’ method of observing was
to collect data by navigating the needed materials whilst considering the specifications present in
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the shop and warehouse and checking their prices. For the materials with no indicated
specifications, the researchers added multiple specifications with their designated prices.
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HARDWARE STORE 2.
Vicinity map:
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Data collection method used: Method of Observation and Interview. The researchers observed
and interviewed the workers in the store regarding the specified materials and its availability. For
the materials that have no specific size, color, and type a general and standard type were used to
gather the needed data.
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HARDWARE STORE 3.
Vicinity map:
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Data collection method used: Interview Method. The researchers gathered data by asking the
storefront desk about the specified prices for the list of materials provided. They also left a
printed copy of the list, as some material prices needed to be verified and checked for
availability. The printed copy was collected the next day.
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Methods
The researchers also used Secondary Data Collection Methods. The researchers can obtain data
from the data sources, both internal and external, of the organization.
● Government reports
● Press releases
● Business journals
● Libraries
● Internet
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The researchers used the online website of NCR Construction Supply, Wilcon Depot, and
Rupmax Trucking Services And Trading to obtain the prices of unavailable materials on site.
110 PVC Male Threaded Adaptor (50mm) piece 40.00 N/A N/A 44.08 PowerStore 42.04
PVC 87.5deg. Sanitary Tap Tee w/
111 piece N/A N/A N/A 72.41 PowerStore 72.41
Seal Ring (50mm x 25.4mm)
PVC 87.5deg. Sanitary Tap Tee w/
112 piece N/A N/A N/A 83.95 PowerStore 83.95
Seal Ring (50mm x 38mm)
113 Water Meter piece 1, 000.00 N/A N/A 1765.00 1/2" (Brass) Lazada 1765.00
114 Check Valve piece 540.00 1,060 N/A 510.00 1/2" Lazada 703.33
115 Gate Valve 1" piece 822.00 1,010 N/A 575.00 Lazada 802.33
116 Union Patentee 1/2″ Diameter piece 27.45 N/A N/A 25.00 Lazada 26.23
117 Urinal piece 2635.00 6,650 N/A 4150.00 Lazada 4478.33
118 Lavatory piece 600.00 2,432 N/A 3409.00 Lazada 2147.00
119 Water Closet piece 4850.00 10,050 N/A 5990.00 Lazada 6963.33
120 Shower Fixtures piece 5, 400.00 7328 N/A 2299.00 Lazada 4813.50
121 Bath tub piece 5600.00 8,824 N/A 16665.00 Lazada 10363.00
122 Bidet piece 720.00 584 N/A 1180.00 True Value Philippines 828.00
123 PVC Pipes piece 236.00 N/A N/A 147.00 Lazada 191.50
124 PPR Pipes piece 153.50 N/A N/A 165.00 Lazada 159.25
125 uPVC Pipes piece N/A N/A N/A 362.60 1/2" Lazada 362.60
126 20mmdia UPVC pipe piece N/A N/A N/A 56.00 Lazada 56.00
127 20mmdia RSC conduit piece 320.00 N/A 69.00 1182.55 RS Pro Philippines 523.85
128 20mmdia RSC coupling piece 13.00 N/A 60.00 65.00 Lazada 46.00
129 20mmdia UPVC coupling piece N/A N/A 11.00 16.00 Lazada 13.50
130 20mmdia UPVC adoptor piece N/A N/A 10.00 9.00 Male Adapter Lazada 9.50
131 20mm dia. Locknut& bushing piece N/A N/A 5.00 15.00 Shoppee 10.00
132 20mm dia. RSC Locknut& bushing piece 7.00 N/A N/A 4.00 Lazada 5.50
Junction box depth type,metal
133 piece 35.50 53 N/A 40.00 Lazada 42.83
gauge 16 w/ cover
Utility box depth type, metal gauge
134 piece 32.00 N/A 28.00 38.00 Lazada 32.67
16 w/cover
4×4 square box depth, metal gauge
135 piece 104.00 86.5 82.00 70.00 Lazada 85.63
16 w/cover
136 Electrical tape big piece 40.00 50 35.00 45.00 Shopee 42.50
137 Rubber tape big piece 110.00 N/A 100.00 90.00 Shopee 100.00
138 Solvent cement 100cc piece 68.00 129.75 68.00 88.00 Lazada 88.44
139 G.I. Wire No. 12 kilos 80.00 N/A 75.00 85.00 Top-most Hardware 80.00
140 Concrete nail no.3 kilos 90.00 per pack 34.75 85.00 106.00 Shopee 78.94
141 CWN no.3 kilos 60.00 N/A 55.00 80.00 Shopee 65.00
142 Entrance cap piece 628.00 N/A 688.00 688.00 Lazada 668.00
143 Terminal Lugs lot 120.00 N/A 116.00 120.00 Shopee 118.67
144 Red Led Paint gallons 429.00 N/A N/A 471.00 Magna Prime Shop 450.00
145 Cable Tie piece 119.00 per pack 129.75 per pack 115.00 per pack 99.00 Shopee 115.69
146 Secondary Rack pc 243.00 N/A N/A 275.00 Shopee 259.00
147 Black Paint Gal 183.00 590.5 N/A 625.00 Shopee 466.17
148 8.0mm2 THHN m 73.00 121 72.00 88.00 Top-most Hardware 88.50
149 5.5mm2 THHN m 47.00 80.25 47.00 59.00 Top-most Hardware 58.31
150 3.5mm2 THHN m 21.00 53 20.00 39.00 Top-most Hardware 33.25
151 2.0mm2 THHN m 30.00 N/A 30.00 25.00 Top-most Hardware 28.33
152 1-gang Switch, 10A, 240V set 133.60 149.75 172.00 179.75 Lazada 158.78
153 2-gang switch, 10A, 240V set 213.00 249.75 163.00 237.00 Lazada 215.69
154 2-gang 3 way switch, 10A, 240V set 390.00 299.75 147.00 160.00 Lazada 249.19
1-gang Convenience Outlet, 10A,
155 set 89.75 209 84.00 86.00 Lazada 117.19
240V
2-gang Convenience Outlet, 3 prong
156 set 221.80 199.75 109.00 130.00 Lazada 165.14
10A, 240V
157 24 Watts light bulb set 13.80 N/A 464.00 120.00 Lazada 199.27
1-18watts Compact flourescent
158 set 41.25 559.75 40.25 58.00 Top-most Hardware 174.81
lighting fixtures
2-36 watts ,220v,Flourescent (box
159 set 760.00 N/A 440.00 280.00 Lazada 493.33
type)
1 x 18, 230V, Compact Flourescent
160 (Keyless Type Porcelain Receptacle set 229.00 45 45.00 49.00 Lazada 92.00
Outlet)
Main
161 set 1380.00 N/A N/A 1294.00 Lazada 1337.00
:40AT/50AF,1PCB,240V,18KAIC,
2-
163 15AT/50AF,1PCB,240V,10KAIC,,BOLT- piece 955.00 N/A N/A 900.00 Lazada 927.50
ON
3-
164 20AT/50AF,1PCB,240V,10KAIC,,BOLT- piece 955.00 N/A N/A 980.00 Shopee 967.50
ON