Category: Estimating Methods

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Approximate Quantities Method of Estimating (Measurement Groups) Advantages and Disadvantages [Building Construction]

The Approximate Quantities method of estimating the cost of a construction project is regarded as the best because it’s more accurate and more reliable than other methods of estimating. This estimate is based on measurement groups where Bill items with the same dimensions (in metres or square metres) are grouped together. This essentially means that …

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Elemental Method of Estimating – Advantages and Disadvantages [Building Construction]

  When compared to the Unit and Superficial Area method, the Elemental Estimate or elemental method of estimating is a more detailed method of calculating the cost of a construction project. This estimate is easily understood by the client or any party involved in the design consultation because it shows separate elements of the building …

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

    Composite Rate Build Up – Internal 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 Internal Walls: Superstructure 115mm internal one …

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Composite Rate Build Up for Ground Floor Construction – Approximate Quantities in Elemental Estimate Layout

Composite Rate Build up – Floor Construction In this example, the Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used. There are principles that you have to follow when building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Ground Floor Construction: Topsoil excavation average depth 150mm, …

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4 Common Estimating Methods Used by Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Engineers

  Preliminary estimates also known as conceptual estimates are done in the design and planning stage of a construction project. There are several methods of estimating, some of which are obsolete and some which are highly recommended and used by Quantity Surveyors today. The following is a list of estimates that a Quantity Surveyor can …

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

Composite Rate Build Up – Foundations The Elemental Estimate layout and grouping of items will be used in this example. There are principles that you have to follow when building up composite rates for Approximate Quantities. We are going to illustrate a composite rate build-up for Foundations: Excavate trench 600mm wide and 700mm deep, with …

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Square Metre Method of Estimating – Advantages and Disadvantages [Building Construction]

The superficial floor area also known as the square metre method of estimating is one of the quickest methods of calculating the cost of a building/construction project. It is the first estimate that will be prepared by a Quantity Surveyor when initial sketch drawings are produced by the architect. In this early planning and design …

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Unit Method of Estimating – Advantages and Disadvantages [Building Construction]

The unit method of estimating is the simplest and quickest method of estimating the cost of a proposed construction project. In this method, the quantity surveyor counts the number of units which are going to be accommodated in a building, for example the number of occupants or main furniture objects used by an individual. The …

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