LIST OF FREE SEMINARS

A. STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
1. CONCRETE DETAILED LABOR AND MATERIAL ESTIMATES

2. FORMS DETAILED LABOR AND MATERIAL ESTIMATES

3. SCAFFOLDINGS DETAILED LABOR AND MATERIAL ESTIMATES

4. REBARS DETAILED LABOR AND MATERIAL ESTIMATES

B. COMPUTER AIDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT USING PRIMAVERA P6

C. DESIGN OF DVW

D. DESIGN OF COLD WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR HIGH RISE BUILDING

E. GREEN PLUMBING AND MATERIAL SELECTION

F. PLUMBING PLAN READING, DETAILED LABOR AND MATERIAL ESTIMATES

G. COMPUTER AIDED PLUMBING DESIGN USING REVIT 2017

PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
 INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING
➢Estimate involves the determination of quantity and unit cost of a
piece of work.
➢The purpose of estimate is to derive a valid cost, just, accurate and
effective.
➢Engineering estimate should be substantiated by theoretical
calculation, or data from experience transcribed in numerical value to
form the basis of every estimated quantity and/or cost.
 ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢Estimate is a general calculation of size, quantity, value requirements,
etc.
➢Estimate is an approximate computation of the probable cost
➢To estimate is to determine or calculate approximately but carefully
the quantities and cost requirements of a piece of work based on
generally accepted standard method and theory.
➢Engineering deals with the practical application of scientific and
mathematical principles.
➢Engineering Estimate is nothing without theoretical basis; analytical
cost computation is the backbone of engineering estimate.
 APPLICATION OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢Used for new project construction
➢Used for rehabilitation and repair works
➢Used for appraisal of existing structures
➢Used for numerical bid evaluation
➢Used for audit review
 COST ENGINEERING
➢Construction materials assessment
➢BOQ
➢Cost analysis computation
➢Preparation of construction schedule and cash flow
 TYPES OF ESTIMATES IN ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION
➢Conceptual Estimate
➢Preliminary Estimate
➢Designer’s Estimate
➢Bid Estimate
➢Construction Estimate
➢Appraisal Estimate
 CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATE
➢Are prepared in the design phase to guide the owner and designer
about cost information so that appropriate design can be made (only
conceptual information is available)
➢Can be prepared by area method or assembly method
 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
➢The first step in the production of plans and specifications is
preliminary design which comprises about 40% of the complete
detailed design.
➢At this level of design, the preliminary estimate is prepared by the
engineer to derive a cost based on more refined data than in
conceptual estimate to be approved by the owner.
 DESIGNER’S ESTIMATE
➢The designer prepares estimate based on the final design
➢Deviation of + or – 3 to 5% from actual cost
➢To ensure that the completed design is within the owner’s financial
budget to construct
➢To establish a reference cost in evaluation contractor’s bid
➢BOQ is normally expressed in terms of areas, volumes, lengths,
weights, board feet for unit cost analysis
 BID ESTIMATE
➢On the basis of final drawings and specifications
➢The contractor prepares his estimate for the project for bidding
➢Must be accurate, competitive and profitable
 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
➢Permits the contractor to make projections about profit or
loss (to maximize profit or minimize losses) during the actual
implementation
➢Cost-value engineering
 IMPORTANCE OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢For the Owner
❑cost estimate during the time when the project is being conceptualize,
provides an approximate figure of the total project cost
❑Project cost information
➢For the Planner, Designer, Estimator
❑provides professional services to owners by employing detailed cost
estimating techniques
➢For the Contractor
❑for competitive bidding
❑For project evaluation
 IMPORTANCE OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢For the Appraiser
❑business feasibility studies
❑economic policies
❑action plans
➢For the Government
❑helps in nation building
❑supports a good business
❑transparency for good governance
 IMPORTANCE OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢For the Building Official
❑determine right payment
➢For the Estimate Examiner
❑determination of excess estimated cost or excess contract price
 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
➢To provide knowledge and to set a uniform level of quality standard
in estimating
➢Procedures are established as a guide in preparation of fair estimates
➢Needs to satisfy basic requirements
 ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
✓Must be complete
✓Must be reliable
✓Must be effective
✓Organized and properly documented
 COMPLETE ESTIMATE
➢Must be calculated based on plans and specifications

✓Main Elements of Complete Estimate

1. Materials
2. Labor
3. Equipment
 QUANTITY SURVEY
➢The backbone of Cost Engineering
 ESTIMATE TIME
➢The estimator must have sufficient reasonable time in listing all cost
items and their components, calculations, data gathering, verifying
and checking the completeness of the estimate.
 RELIABLE ESTIMATE
➢Quantities and prices must be determined accurately
➢Plans and specifications
 BOQ
➢Calculated based from the plans
 UNIT PRICES, WAGES, AND RENTAL RATES
➢Unit prices are based on the specification
➢Depends on previous projects

Cost Engineer – an estimator who determines unit cost or price for

estimated quantity.
 COST DATA EVALUATION
✓To make the unit cost estimate realistic
✓Availability of materials, labor and equipment
✓Fluctuation of prices
✓Job conditions
✓Accessibility

A reliable estimate is one that contains the precise estimated quantities

properly priced resulting to a cost estimate that can build confidence.
 EFFECTIVE ESTIMATE
➢Depends on the completeness and accuracy of calculated quantities
and reliability of unit prices.
DOCUMENTATION OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
✓Must be properly documented
✓Transparency
✓In orderly manner
BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF ENGINEERING ESTIMATE
✓Quantity take-off worksheets of all items
✓Unit price and cost analysis
✓Labor rates and productivity analysis
✓Equipment rental rates and production analysis
✓Breakdown of indirect cost
• Overhead
• Miscellaneous
• Contingencies
✓Mark Ups Details
• Profit
• EWT
• EVAT
 REQUIREMENTS IN ESTIMATING BOQ
• Architectural
• Structural
• Formworks
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Others