British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) BTEC HND in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics

Unit Unit No. Level Learning Hours

: Tender Estimation : 21556B : H2 : 60

DESCRIPTION OF UNIT This unit aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to estimate the price of construction projects in a very detailed and precise manner. This unit enables the learner to prepare quotations with a large quantity of products and services. This unit offers standard pricing techniques that include different items and types in pricing: raw materials, labour, sub-contractor, compound products (recipes), sections and standard sub-sections, and so on. This unit allows to easily configure the compound products (recipes), following standard procedures (methods). The defined teaching method in this unit can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the project, simply and instantly, allowing them to create an estimate with realistic and precise costs.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of tender estimating process 2. Prepare standard rates for labour, construction plant and materials 3. Build up unit rates for trade work items. 4. Demonstrate ability to costing of preliminaries / overhead costs of the contractor 5. Describe the procedure followed in preparation of a quotation.

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CONTENTS 1. Tender estimating process

Introduction, Sources and nature of information for cost estimating, Tender planning, Tender adjudication, Overheads and profit, Costing / consideration of preliminaries.

2. Standard rates for labour, construction plant and materials

Resource cost; cost of labour, material and plant 3. Build up unit rates Unit Rate Estimating; net / gross pricing, estimating unit rates for items of work in a building for the main trades; Excavation and Earth work, Concrete work, Masonry, Finishes, Wood work, Metal work, Structural Steel, Standard Rates, Work Studies and Building up of Norms, Waste and Waste Allowances, Pricing day works, Introduction to operational estimating.

4. Costing of preliminaries / overhead costs

Pricing Preliminaries and Overheads, Introduction to attendance charges.

5. Procedure followed in preparation of a quotation

Commercial terms and essential data required for preparation of a quotation, Request for the supply of materials or sub contract services, Costs related to transport and delivery, Different forms of discount given on orders

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Outcomes Assessment criteria: To achieve each outcome a student must demonstrate the ability to 1.1 Describe the tender pricing process. 1.2 Identify the factors that need to be considered in pricing a tender. 1.3 Identify the sources and nature of information for tender estimating. 2.1 Identify the factors affecting labour, material and plant rates. 2.2 Compute All in Labour Rates, All in Material Rates and All in Plant Rates.

1.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of tender estimating process.

2.

Prepare standard rates for labour, construction plant and materials

3.

Build up unit rates for trade work items.

3.1 Identify the factors that need to be considered in building up unit rates. 3.2 Develop unit rates that reflect the current local market prices for measured work items in a BOQ. 3.3 Compute the price for day work items.

4.

Demonstrate ability to costing of preliminaries / overhead costs of the contractor

4.1 Discuss Preliminary / overhead costs in a Bill of Quantities 4.2 Calculate the cost of site facilities to be provided by the contractor. 4.1 Prepare letters of enquiries for supply of materials and subcontract services 4.2 Discuss different forms of discount given on orders.

5.

Describe the procedure followed in preparation of a quotation.

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DELIVERY The knowledge of tender estimating is a core competency for quantity surveyors. For construction contractors, tender estimating is vital for successful procurement of projects. This unit provides the basic knowledge and skills needed for developing unit rates and pricing non-unit based items in a project, while providing them the basic knowledge of tender estimating process together with factors affecting pricing. Ability to gather necessary market prices and obtaining quotations from suppliers/sub contractors is an essential feature in the tender estimating process. In addition to lectures, developing the skill of collecting price information/quotations from the market is encouraged. All the teaching materials must be checked and approved by the Quality Management Team before they are issued to the students. Students will receive related notes from the lecturer at the beginning of the topics. At theory sessions students will receive sets of course material related to the topics discussed by the lecturer. Lecturer will guide the students for discussions and project works during their studio sessions. Studio sessions will lead them to gain good and expanded knowledge in this subject. Usually the unit is delivered using lectures and studio sessions. Lectures will be 2 hour per day and 2 days per week (2 X 2 Hr) and 2 hour tutorial session per week.

ASSESSMENT The assessment of this unit will be based on a comprehensive assignment where the students are expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge in terms of Learning Outcomes 1 and 5 and a good understanding and application of Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 as these will be beneficial for students as beginners in practice. Learning Outcomes 1 and 5 therefore, can be in the form of Class room assessments, integrated to the main assignment.

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To pass this unit, the learners evidence for assessment needs to demonstrate that all the learning outcomes for the unit have been met. These criteria for grading describe the level of achievement required to earn Merit and Distinction.

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is

able to M1. Identify and apply strategies to find D1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own appropriate solutions work and justify valid conclusions M2. Select/ design and apply appropriate D2. Take responsibility for managing and methods/ techniques organizing activities M3. Present and communicate appropriate D3. Demonstrate findings creative thinking convergent/ lateral/

LINKS This unit is complementary to the unit, Pre-contract Management delivered at the same semester. Tendering and cost information is looked at in different perspectives in these two units. A sound knowledge and understanding of materials and their properties is essential in unit rate estimating. Therefore, completion of Construction Materials unit will be essential for the study of this unit. Basic knowledge in method statement preparation is also important in developing the unit rates, making the completion of the two Technology units; Building Technology and Advanced Construction Technology in the first two semesters, a necessity. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit will be essential for successful performance of post contract management in practice. This unit is provides the essential basic knowledge and skills required for undertaking the following module: Post- contract Management

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RESOURCES Learners should have access to a wide range of library resources, including text books, publications by government and associated bodies, internet and other associated documents.

READING LIST Adrian, J.J.A. (1982) Construction Estimating, 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing. Buchan, Fleming & Kelly (1991). Estimating for builders and quantity surveyors. Butterworth-Heinemann. Brook, M. (2004). Estimating & tendering for construction work. Heinemann. Geddes, S., (1985). Estimating for building and civil engineering works, 8th ed. London: Butterworth. Mudd, D.R. (1984) Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work. London: Butterworth Chartered Institute of Building. (1998). Code of Estimating Practice. Ascot: CIOB. London: Butterworth-

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