Category: Bills of Quantities

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QS Plus vs WinQS – Which is the Best Software for Preparing Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities and Valuations? – Building Construction

  QS Plus and WinQS are both widely used software for construction cost estimating and quantity surveying. In this review, we are going to compare the two programs and outline their differences and capabilities. Both programs are developed by reputable software companies based in South Africa, and the client base includes international customers. The main …

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WinQS Estimating Software for Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Engineers

WinQS is a construction cost estimating program for professional Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Cost Engineers. Before the era of desktop estimating software, consulting firms used to prepare Bills of Quantities on Excel sheets, which was quite a tedious and time-consuming exercise. Nowadays, you have computer software like WinQS which can increase your productive output. The …

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QS Plus Estimating Software for Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Engineers

QS Plus or QS+ is cost estimating software for Quantity Surveyors and Consulting Construction Estimators. This advanced software is for professional estimators and it allows you to prepare detailed Bills of Quantities, Cost Plans (Estimates), Valuations and the Final Account. With this software, you will be able to enter take-off quantities in a convenient and …

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Cut and Fill Excavation for Road Construction on Hillside Slope – Cross Section Details and Quantity Takeoff

Cut and Fill Excavation for Road Construction on Hillside Slope – Cross Section Details and Quantity Takeoff Cut and fill excavation is a method of construction used on undulating terrain with ridges and troughs or more specifically terrain with elevated areas (hills and mountains) and low lying areas (valleys). This method is widely used in …

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Cut and Fill Excavation for Road Construction on Hillside Slope – Cross Section Details and Quantity Takeoff

Cut and Fill Excavation for Road Construction on Hillside Slope – Cross Section Details and Quantity Takeoff Cut and fill excavation is a method of construction used on undulating terrain with ridges and troughs or more specifically terrain with elevated areas (hills and mountains) and low lying areas (valleys). This method is widely used in …

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Cost of Building a Detached Double Garage made of Brickwalls in South Africa & Step-by-Step Construction Method | How To Build It

Double Garage Cost Determinants and Functional Capacity A detached double garage is a stand-alone garage (unattached to the house or any building) which can accommodate two cars. We are going to look at the cost of building of a 24 x 24 feet garage, which can be converted to 7.315 x 7.315 metres in metric …

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Cost of Building a Detached Double Garage made of Brickwalls in South Africa & Step-by-Step Construction Method | How To Build It

Double Garage Cost Determinants and Functional Capacity A detached double garage is a stand-alone garage (unattached to the house or any building) which can accommodate two cars. We are going to look at the cost of building of a 24 x 24 feet garage, which can be converted to 7.315 x 7.315 metres in metric …

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How To Build a Garage Made of Brickwalls & Cost of Building 24×24 Detached Double Garage

Contents: How To Build a Garage Made of Brickwalls Cost of Building 24×24 Detached Double Garage Introduction: Double Garage Cost Factors and Functional Capacity A 24×24 ft garage is 7315x7315mm wide in metric units of measurement. The cost of building a detached garage in the USA like any building depends on various things such as …

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How To Build a Garage Made of Brickwalls & Cost of Building 24×24 Detached Double Garage

Contents: How To Build a Garage Made of Brickwalls Cost of Building 24×24 Detached Double Garage Introduction: Double Garage Cost Factors and Functional Capacity A 24×24 ft garage is 7315x7315mm wide in metric units of measurement. The cost of building a detached garage in the USA like any building depends on various things such as …

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How To Build a Tennis Court Plus Cost of Building – Concrete / Acrylic Surface | Sketch Drawings

Contents: How To Build a Tennis Court  (Detailed Step-by-Step Construction Method) Sketch Drawings – Concrete / Acrylic Tennis Court Cost of Building a Tennis Court  – Concrete / Acrylic Surface  Tennis Court Drainage Tennis Court Fencing Installation Tennis Court Lighting Installation Tennis Court Net Installation   Cost To Build a Tennis Court The cost of …

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