Presentation 1
Presentation 1
1. Estimate give an idea of the cost of the work and hence its feasibility can be
determined i.e. whether the project could be taken up with in the funds available or
not.
2. Estimate gives an idea of time required for the completion of the work (prices).
3. Estimate is required to invite the tenders and Quotations and to arrange contract.
4. Estimate is also required to control the expenditure during the execution of work.
5. Estimate decides whether the proposed plan matches the funds available or not.
DATA REQUIRED TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE
(Detailed Estimate)
1. Drawings after detailed design (i.e. plans, elevations, sections etc). Architectural
2. Structural
3. Electrification
4. Plumbing works
5. Interior design
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2. Specifications (Genral, Technical, construction methods, material testing, end product testing)
3. Rates (Rate Analysis of various works).
4. Project Location
Project duration
5. Project Scope (Quality, Quantity, End user, Design Life of the project)
Facilities available at project location
DRAWINGS:
• If the drawings are not clear and without complete dimensions the preparation of estimation become very difficult. So, it is very essential
before preparing an estimate to have complete and clear drawings in hand.
Factors Influencing Rate Analysis
• Engineer’s Estimate
• Client or Consultant on behalf of Client
• Contractor (Bid/Offer)
• LOCATION
• Transportation of Materials- Distance/Level of service of transportation
facility/access
• Availability of Materials related to that activity/item/project
• Labor cost (Skilled/Unskilled), Technical/Administrative
• Site Conditions- Geotechnical data/type of the soil/state of the soil
(compacted/loose/water content/water table)
Factors Influencing Rate Analysis
• Environment
• Weather (Very Hot/ Very Cold) affect the productivity/construction output
• Available facilities (accommodation/food/water/health)
• Construction Method (Manual/Equipment based)
• Quality Requirements/Specifications (less the tolerance limits/high
standards in terms of safety/ architecture/ other designs)/level of
workmanship
• Testing requirements
• Project duration
• Productivity (Labor/Equipment)
SPECIFICATIONS
a) General Specifications: These gives the nature, quality, class and work
and materials in general terms to be used in various parts of wok. It
helps to form a general idea of building. For e.g. Concrete of 1:4:8 in
foundation.
• For preparing the estimate the unit rates of each item of work are
required for arriving at the unit rates of each item.
• Purchase of material
• At what stage material may be purchased
• What quantity, quality consideration
ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR AT DIFFERENT
ORGANIZATION LEVELS
• Sub-contractor level/ Specialist
• Private sector client level