Category: Estimating Methods

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QuickScale PDF Takeoff – How to Use the Calibration Tool to Find Exact Scale

QuickScale PDF Takeoff – How to Use the Calibration Tool to Find Exact Scale In order to extract quantities from an Architectural digital drawing or plan, you have to use onscreen digital takeoff software. Architectural plans are usually shared in PDF format, one of the most widely used files, and also the fact that most …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Eaves – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build up – Eaves The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Eaves:   Fibre cement 15 x 225mm Fascia board …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Internal Plumbing (Sanitary Fittings) – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build up – Sanitary Fittings Wash Hand Basin: The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for a Wash Hand Basin: ‘Vaal …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Rainwater Downpipes – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build up – Rainwater Downpipes The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Rainwater Downpipes: 0,6mm Galvanised sheet iron Class Z …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Verges – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build up – Verges The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Verges: 15 x 225mm Barge board countersunk screwed to …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Roof and Ceilings – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

    Composite Rate Build up – Roof The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for the Roof: Roof construction: 6 x Double-pitched Truss …

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Composite Rate Build Up for External Walls Superstructure – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

    Composite Rate Build Up – External Walls Superstructure The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for External Walls: Superstructure 230mm external one …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Upper Floor Slabs (Structural Frame) – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build Up – Upper Floor Concrete Slabs The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Upper Floor Concrete Slabs: 200m Thick …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Doors – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

  Composite Rate Build Up – Doors The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Doors: 44mm Door 915x2032mm high semi-solid hardboard flush panel …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Windows – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

    Composite Rate Build Up – Windows The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. When building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities, you have to follow some basic principles. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Windows: Wispeco window type NC22 size 2000 x …

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