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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &Estimating
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO
You have been working for a couple of years at QS2301 & Associates Pty Limited, a
prestigious organisation of elite Quantity Surveyors head hunted from the best students at
The University of Newcastle. You have had your first experience as “job captain” measuring
and preparing bills of quantities on a project for Mr Santos Clawes a new client to the
organisation.
The MD of QS2301 & Associates Pty Limited, Dr Andrew Quentin Stihlwasser (known
affectionately as AQS to the staff) suddenly bursts into your small corner of the office
(luckily you have closed your TikTok) and explodes “Santos owns a building company called
ESTOM8-2308 & Associates Pty Limited and he wants you to run it for him. He even has a
project to start you off!” It looks like you will be progressing from the ranks of measurement
to the hard core and extreme world of estimating.
AQS explains that Santos Clawes project needs a tender estimate prepared for ESTOM82308 & Associates Pty Limited. In fact, he had an estimate prepared by “Tricky Trev the
Triffic Estimator” but he doubts the quality of the work and it appears the estimate may
have been left incomplete following a falling out. Santos wants you to finish the estimate,
make sure it is correct and submit the tender for the project.
It will be necessary to accurately price the bills of quantities already provided for
Groundworks, Concrete, Formwork, Reinforcement and Masonry. In addition, there will
need to be a component included for Preliminaries which will include allowances for
overheads and profit which Santos says should reflect the market opportunities and threats.
Certain prices or rates identified in the bills of quantities as “Priced from base principles” are
to be prepared exactly the way a builder with his own direct labour and plant (i.e. L/M/P &
S/C) would prepare them in a tender situation. The remaining items in the BOQ can be taken
from the provided “Trade Pricing List” and are to have overheads and margin included.
Santos feels that the tender scenario will ensure value for money. You will be heading
ESTOM8-2308 & Associates Pty Limited who will be one of the entities providing a tender.
Santos’ mistrust of computers comes into play once again and he asks that at a minimum
the 10 built up rates for the tender BOQ be completed by hand along with 5 rate markups so
he can be comfortable you know what you are doing. (i.e. 5 x hand written marked up rates
and detailed rate calculations for the 10 nominated items).
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1
ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
The annual budget for the running and establishment of the new company ESTOM8-2308 &
Associates Pty Limited is as follows:
Staff salaries
$986,000
Rent, maintenance & utilities
$175,000
Stationery & support services
$55,000
Vehicles & transport
$76,000
Advertising
$90,000
Misc costs
$120,000
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2
ARBE2308 – Cost Planning & Estimating
ASSESSMENT 2 – ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria:
ARBE2308
Assessment 2
Site analysis and
management
10%
Site constraints
Site management
considerations
Site management layout
Tender Strategy
10%
Overall tender strategy
Over heads components
Profit determination
Fail (0-49%)
(failure to adequately address
the main issues and lack of
understanding of the basic
principles)
Serious misrepresentation of
the nature of the site.
Layout proposed is not
practical.
The site analysis is not
adequate to inform the
pricing.
Inadequacies that could lead
to project failure
Pass (50-64%)
(majority of the main issues
addressed but inadequate
evidence of independent
thinking and analysis)
Few site constraints are
identified and discussed
The site management
approach provides
reasonable insights for
pricing preliminaries
The proposed site layout is
practical.
Credit (65-74%)
(all the main issues are
addressed but limited evidence
of independent thinking and
analysis)
Most site constraints are
identified.
Site management issues
that impact on cost of
operations are noted
Practical and workable site
layout.
Access, boundaries,
storage, traffic
management etc are
discussed with regard to
the tender cost.
A tendering strategy is not
proposed or is
inappropriate.
Overheads calculations and
profit expectations are not
clearly set out or are
incorrect which can result
in failure of the
organisation.
Proposed tendering
strategy is narrow in scope
but valid
Overhead discussion is
evident
Overhead and profit
determination is calculated
on a rational basis.
Clear and detailed account
of a tendering strategy
Clear discussion of
overheads
Clear discussion of profit
expectation
Overhead and profit
determination is calculated
on a rational basis.
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Distinction (75-84%)
(good exploration of main
issues with high level of
independent thinking and
critical analysis)
Clear and detailed account
of site constraints
Excellent discussion of site
management issues that
impact on cost of
operations
Practical and workable site
layout.
Access, boundaries,
storage, traffic
management etc are
discussed with regard to
the tender cost
Environmental
management is considered.
Clear and detailed account
of a tendering strategy
The tendering strategy is
approached from a number
of perspectives (marketing,
competitive behaviour,
internal resources,
economic conditions) with
assessment of risk exposure
Well justified mark up
discussion
Profit expectations are
clearly established.
High Distinction (85-100%)
(comprehensive exploration of
main issues with outstanding
level of independent thinking
and critical analysis)
Clear and detailed account of
site constraints
Excellent discussion of site
management issues that
impact on cost of operations
Very thoughtful site layout
taking into account the
progress of the project.
Access, boundaries, storage,
traffic management etc are
discussed with regard to the
tender cost.
Environmental management
is evident.
Excellent articulation of a
tendering strategy focused
on winning the tender
The tendering strategy is
approached from a number
of perspectives (marketing,
competitive behaviour,
internal resources,
economic conditions) with
assessment of risk
exposure.
Well justified mark up
discussion.
Profit expectations are
clearly established on a
rationale basis considering
the tendering strategy.
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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning & Estimating
ASSESSMENT 2 – ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (Continued…)
Assessment Criteria:
ARBE2308
Assessment 2
Pricing Unit Rates:
Groundworks
10%
Concrete 10%
Formwork
10%
Reinforcement
10%
Masonry
10%
Resource identification
Rate built up
Pricing preliminaries and
temp. work
10%
Identification and allocation
Pricing
Fail (0-49%)
(failure to adequately address
the main issues and lack of
understanding of the basic
principles)
Inappropriate or no
construction
method/process.
Resources are not identified.
Components of the rate are
incorrect
Workings are missing, not
clear or are inappropriate
Components not referenced.
Pass (50-64%)
(majority of the main issues
addressed but inadequate
evidence of independent
thinking and analysis)
Construction
method/process
acknowledged.
Components identified
Labour and plant constants
identified.
Methods to build up rates
can be followed.
Source of base prices
provided.
Overheads and profits
included.
Some notes.
Credit (65-74%)
(all the main issues are
addressed but limited evidence
of independent thinking and
analysis)
Clear identification of
components.
Labour and plant constants
used correctly.
Good methods to build up
rates.
Source of base prices
provided.
Overheads and profits
included.
Some explanatory notes.
Distinction (75-84%)
(good exploration of main
issues with high level of
independent thinking and
critical analysis)
Clear identification of
components
Accurate reflection of labour
and plant constants
Consideration of construction
method
Excellent demonstration of
methods to build up rates
Easy to follow template
Source of base prices
provided.
Overheads and profits
included.
Clear explanatory no
Items are not adequately
identified.
Site analysis, program and
contract conditions are not
accounted in developing the
preliminaries.
Workings are not presented.
No references.
Some items are adequately
identified.
Some links to site analysis,
program and contract
conditions are obvious.
Workings are presented.
Referencing is acceptable.
Most items are adequately
identified.
Good links to site analysis,
program and contract
conditions are obvious.
Workings are presented.
Referencing is acceptable
Preliminaries build up is
extensive and accounts for all
non direct costs of the
project.
Items that are the
responsibility of the main
contractor or subcontractors
are identified.
All temporary works are
clearly identified and priced
and linked to the site analysis
and program.
Some implications of the
contract conditions are
clearly accounted.
Clear easy to follow
workings.
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
High Distinction (85-100%)
(comprehensive exploration of
main issues with outstanding
level of independent thinking
and critical analysis)
Clear identification of
components.
Accurate reflection of labour
and plant constants
Interaction between
construction method, site
constraints and rate.
Excellent demonstration of
methods to build up rates.
Easy to follow template.
Source of base prices
provided.
Overheads and profits
included.
Clear explanatory notes.
Preliminaries build up is
extensive and accounts for all
non direct costs of the
project.
Innovative use of
preliminaries to provide a
competitive advantage.
Items that are the
responsibility of the main
contractor or subcontractors
are identified.
All temporary works are
clearly identified and priced
and linked to the site analysis
and program.
All the implications of the
contract conditions are
clearly accounted.
Clear easy to follow workings
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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning & Estimating
ASSESSMENT 2 – ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (Continued…)
Assessment Criteria:
ARBE2308
Assessment 2
Tender submission scope
structure and Professional
presentation including business
letter
20%
Fail (0-49%)
(failure to adequately address
the main issues and lack of
understanding of the basic
principles)
Overall submission is
fragmented and difficult to
follow.
The total price is not
calculated.
Detailed workings are not
provided.
There is no referencing.
Business letter does not
detail offer
Business letter not
adequately presented
Overall not a professional
submission
Pass (50-64%)
(majority of the main issues
addressed but inadequate
evidence of independent
thinking and analysis)
Most of the items in the BOQ
are priced
The presentation is
acceptable and can be
followed.
There is a logical flow.
Referencing is acceptable
Business letter sets out basis
of offer
Business letter is adequately
presented
Credit (65-74%)
(all the main issues are
addressed but limited evidence
of independent thinking and
analysis)
All of the items in the BOQ
are priced
The presentation is
acceptable and can be
followed.
There is a logical flow.
Referencing is acceptable
Business letter sets out basis
of offer with some details
Business letter is
professionally presented
ASSESSMENT 2 – PROJECT SCENARIO & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Distinction (75-84%)
(good exploration of main
issues with high level of
independent thinking and
critical analysis)
All of the items in the BOQ
are priced and a total tender
sum is calculated.
The submission is complete
The submission is well
structured.
All cost items are referenced
as source, page number, e.g.
Rawlinsons 2022, page 425.
Business letter sets out basis
of offer with good detail
Business letter is
professionally presented
High Distinction (85-100%)
(comprehensive exploration of
main issues with outstanding
level of independent thinking
and critical analysis)
All of the items in the BOQ
are priced and a total tender
sum is calculated.
The submission is complete
The submission is well
structured. And presentation
is outstanding.
All cost items are referenced
as source, page number, ie.g.
Rawlinsons 2022, page 425,
Business letter sets out
innovative offer
Business letter is
professionally presented
5
ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
WHAT DO I NEED TO SEE IN YOUR ASSESSMENT?
Students should submit a single pdf which can be opened and read with Adobe Acrobat
Reader. The single pdf should be named Last Name_Student number.pdf e.g.
BEARD_1234567.pdf
The single pdf should contain the following information in the following order:
1. A cover page, at a minimum outlining the course name, assignment number, student
name, student number and date, followed by
2. A tender letter addressed to the client from your organisation clearly setting out time,
cost and quality along with any qualifications you may have to the tender price and any
conditions of the AS2124 contract you wish to discuss. This is the only document your client
will see, followed by
3. An analysis of the site describing constraints, site management considerations and
including a layout of the site management i.e location of sheds, etc (drawn over the site
plan). The layout may be A3 landscape and will be reflected in your project Prelims,
followed by
4. The tender strategy including the calculations for overheads, a nominated profit
margin along with the reasons for the margin decision, any risks that have been
identified along with a risk register (remember the four T’s) and any contingencies that
may result, a SWOT analysis to support the bid/no bid decision and a tender
preparation program, followed by
5. Prelims calculations set out in the provided a pro forma including all necessary
calculations of quantities and rates (The more calcs the more marks will be awarded).
6. The completely priced BOQ provided on Canvas, along with all relevant in relation to
other pricing, quote comparisons, etc.
The ten nominated items must be priced from first principles (based on direct labour costs,
labour constants, material, plant, labour, any subcontract component, safety,
environmental, overheads and margin) indicating all workings and cost sources. The rate
build up (workings) must be hand written on a separate page adjacent to the BOQ item. The
ten items will be marked in the BOQ provided and will be as follows:
Groundworks – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Concrete – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Formwork – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Reinforcement – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Masonry – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
1
ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
There are material quotes to be compared for the ten items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from
base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C) including the two nominated formwork items. The Quote
comparison pages should be included adjacent to the relative nominated item e.g. a comparison of
brick supply quotes should be included with the nominated item in masonry. There are also
subcontractor quotes for the formwork trade which apply to the items in the trade apart from the two
items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C). The quote
comparison for the formwork trade should be included with that trade.
All workings must be shown. Submissions that do not provide the workings will be at the risk
of not passing.
Important information
The orientation of all pages (apart where noted above) in the single pdf must be upright and
readable on the screen without being turned (i.e. not upside down or sideways). Failure to
provide the correct presentation will incur penalties and be at the risk of not passing.
File submission is via the Assessment area on Canvas and is the responsibility of the
student, unreadable files cannot be marked and zero marks will be awarded. The ability
for multiple file uploads will be provided on Canvas to enable students to ensure files are
readable.
Emailed submissions will most definitely NOT BE ACCEPTED
Detail is very important in estimating so the following marks will be deducted for failure
to comply with the above requirements:
– File name not in accordance with Course Outline
-10
– Course co-ordinator’s (client’s) name incorrect or missing -5
– More than one file
-5
– Order of submission incorrect
-5
– File contents to be portrait in one direction (uno)
-5
– TOTAL POSSIBLE DEDUCTION
-30
Regards
Cameron
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
2
ARBE2308
Cost Planning & Estimating
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
1
Assessment Guide – Formal Business
Letter
Summary
Overview
What is required for Assessment 2
What do we need to make the client aware
of?
Using a letterhead
Showing manners
Signing off
Some ideas
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
2
Assessment 2
Assessment 2 requires a tender letter as a formal business letter
The client may only have the tender letter to judge your professional approach
Seems like a simple task but it has often been completed badly in the past
The tender letter and professional presentation is 20% of Assessment 2
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
3
What if the client is in awe of my letter?
A common mistake is that people do not put their details on the letter
If you give a client a tender letter and they are so amazed by it’s content and want to engage
you straight away they will need your contact details
Find out who you work for – have a look in the Course Outline
Prepare a letterhead with all your contact details
Make sure you represent the company in the Course Outline or you will be considered to be
moon lighting (trying to steal the client)
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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Ubute Builders
AG123 Architecture Building
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW 2308
P: 02 49216483
M: 0412 041 222
E: pixiedust@newcastle.edu.au
We know how to talk to Architects through dance expression
Make an
appropriate
letterhead
Something professional that
will give the client a good
image of you
Include your contact details
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
5
Who will receive your amazing piece of
literature?
Make sure you get the client’s name and details 100% right
If you spell the client’s name wrong your letter could be immediately disposed
and not read
If you get the client’s organisation wrong it is often the end but not
immediately
The clients details are in the Course Outline – make sure you get them correct
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
6
Addressing your masterpiece
Six steps
1.
Person’s name
2.
Position
3.
Department (if necessary)
4.
Organisation
5.
Street Address
6.
Suburb, State, Postcode
Mr Cameron Beard
Lecturer to the Stars
School of Architecture and Built Environment
University of Newcastle
University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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When did you write the letter
The client will need to know if this letter is current or whether you wrote it two years ago for a
previous tender submission and lost it in your car
Include the date
There could be follow up correspondence to add clarifications which will be referred to as:
◦ Fancy Pants Builders of February 10, 2019
◦ Fancy Pants Builders 15, 2019
◦ Fancy Pants Builders of undated ‐ Does not go down very well, it demonstrates that you are
unprofessional
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
8
Who specifically do you want to see your
letter?
This is important in a large organisation like the University or many other clients like
government organisations
You may address the letter to the head of school or a manager but want someone else to see
it
Use the term “ATTENTION:” in capitals and bold
For example
ATTENTION: Cameron Beard
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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A chance to show your manners!
After all that you now need to show your good manners to the client
Start you letter with “Dear…..”
For Example
Dear Cameron,
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
10
What is the letter about
In ARBE2308 the letter is referring to a tender
Let the recipient know which matter you are writing about by using “RE:”
For example:
RE: Tender Proposal for Holden Crushing Facility
This will distinguish this matter from any other matter in the client’s organisation. Remember
often the mail is opened and sorted by an admin officer who doesn’t know you.
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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Now you can start the letter
Dear Santos,
RE: Tender Proposal for Holden Crushing Facility
In reference to the above proposed project please find within our tender proposal ….
• Cost
• Time
• Quality
The client wants to see the cost first – make it obvious in the top third of the first page
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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What do you want to say?
Clients won’t read five pages
Be concise, add detail into annexures to keep the letter simple
Clients can always ask if they are interested
Don’t make the client search for the essentials of cost, time and quality
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
13
Who wrote the letter?
Show some more good manners and sign off with your details
It is traditional to show the client you are sincere so use the term “sincerely”
There are legalities about who has signed, you personally or you on behalf of your organisation
The liability is great so be careful
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
14
Signing Off
If you sign below the underlined name of the organisation then you are signing on behalf of
that organisation. For example:
Sincerely,
University of Newcastle
Cameron Beard
Cameron Beard
Lecturer to the Stars
(02) 4055 3428
If you sign otherwise you may be signing personally and accepting the liability
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
15
Ubute Builders
AG-22 Architecture Building
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW 2308
P: 02 4055 3428
M: E: pixiedust@newcastle.edu.au
We know how to talk to Architects through dance expression
Mr Cameron Beard
Lecturer to the Stars
School of Architecture and Built Environment
University of Newcastle
University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
April 1, 2021
ATTENTION: Mr Cameron Beard
Dear Cameron,
RE: Tender Proposal for Holden Crushing Facility
In reference to the above proposed project please find within our tender
proposal …. The cost of the works is:
Cost
$1,000,000 excl GST (tender sum can be written out as well)\
It is envisaged that the works will take 255 working days with no allowance
for inclement weather.
Time
The document used to compile this tender are as follows:
A1,A2/z, A/3……………S1b, S2c……….
Quality
Page 1/2
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We would like to take this opportunity to raise the following on which our tender
sum is based ………
1.
2.
3.
……….
……….
……….
These are the tender clarifications and
qualifications
Sincerely,
Ubute Builders
Ulrik Builder
Underlining the name of the
organisation and signing below it is
important
Ulrik Builder
Assistant Junior Aide to the Part Time Assistant Photocopy Officer
Page 2/2
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Tender Letter included in Assessment 2
Of course your tender letter for Assessment 2 may be set out like the previous example but
will be:
From the organisation you work for set out in the Project Scenario
Addressed to the client set out in the Project Scenario
Contain the information required in the Project Scenario
The ideal length should be about two pages (the word limit is the absolute maximum)
Dot points in the last section are a good idea
Resist the urge to fill up the letter with self promotion
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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Here are some
ideas for spacing
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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Discussion
ASSESSMENT GUIDE – FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER
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From: Andrew Quentin-Smith
Sent: Monday, 13 March 2023 10:20 AM
To: Chief Estimator
Subject: DIRECT LABOUR RATES & LABOUR CONSTANTS – A. Primary School, Newcastle
Good morning,
Following on from my last email, please see below the direct labour rates to be used for this project:Labourer (all grades)
$59.00/hr
Skilled labourer – concretor
$68.00/hr
Skilled labourer – reinforcement fixer
$72.00/hr
Formwork carpenter
$74.00/hr
Bricklayer/Blocklayer
$79.00/hr
Quantity Surveyor
$250.00/hr
The above rates include all holiday pay and loadings but need to be marked up with the relevant
project overheads and margin.
The following labour constants (man hours) will apply to all direct labour:
Concretor pumped footings and slabs
1.25hr/m3
Formwork carpenter edgeboards ne250
0.4hr/m
Formwork carpenter soffits and walls
1.2hr/m2
Formwork carpenter sides and soffits of beams
1.5hr/m2
Reinforcement bar fixer ne20mm
20.0hr/t
Reinforcement light fabric fixer
0.05hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 commons at GL
0.85hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 face at GL
1.09hr/m2
Labourer 110 walls (face & common) at GL
0.35hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 commons above GL
0.95hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 face above GL
1.19hr/m2
Labourer 110 walls (face & common) above GL
0.48hr/m2
Blocklayer 200 walls at GL
0.85hr/m2
Labourer 200 walls at GL
0.35hr/m2
Blocklayer 200 walls above GL
0.95hr/m2
Labourer 200 walls above GL
0.48hr/m2
Updates will be advised when they become available.
Regards
Andrew Quentin-Smith (AQS)
Managing Director
Estom82308 & Associates Pty Limited
University Drive
CALLAGHAN, NSW, 2308
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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
WHAT DO I NEED TO SEE IN YOUR ASSESSMENT?
Students should submit a single pdf which can be opened and read with Adobe Acrobat
Reader. The single pdf should be named Last Name_Student number.pdf e.g.
BEARD_1234567.pdf
The single pdf should contain the following information in the following order:
1. A cover page, at a minimum outlining the course name, assignment number, student
name, student number and date, followed by
2. A tender letter addressed to the client from your organisation clearly setting out time,
cost and quality along with any qualifications you may have to the tender price and any
conditions of the AS2124 contract you wish to discuss. This is the only document your client
will see, followed by
3. An analysis of the site describing constraints, site management considerations and
including a layout of the site management i.e location of sheds, etc (drawn over the site
plan). The layout may be A3 landscape and will be reflected in your project Prelims,
followed by
4. The tender strategy including the calculations for overheads, a nominated profit
margin along with the reasons for the margin decision, any risks that have been
identified along with a risk register (remember the four T’s) and any contingencies that
may result, a SWOT analysis to support the bid/no bid decision and a tender
preparation program, followed by
5. Prelims calculations set out in the provided a pro forma including all necessary
calculations of quantities and rates (The more calcs the more marks will be awarded).
6. The completely priced BOQ provided on Canvas, along with all relevant in relation to
other pricing, quote comparisons, etc.
The ten nominated items must be priced from first principles (based on direct labour costs,
labour constants, material, plant, labour, any subcontract component, safety,
environmental, overheads and margin) indicating all workings and cost sources. The rate
build up (workings) must be hand written on a separate page adjacent to the BOQ item. The
ten items will be marked in the BOQ provided and will be as follows:
Groundworks – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Concrete – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Formwork – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Reinforcement – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Masonry – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
1
ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
There are material quotes to be compared for the ten items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from
base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C) including the two nominated formwork items. The Quote
comparison pages should be included adjacent to the relative nominated item e.g. a comparison of
brick supply quotes should be included with the nominated item in masonry. There are also
subcontractor quotes for the formwork trade which apply to the items in the trade apart from the two
items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C). The quote
comparison for the formwork trade should be included with that trade.
All workings must be shown. Submissions that do not provide the workings will be at the risk
of not passing.
Important information
The orientation of all pages (apart where noted above) in the single pdf must be upright and
readable on the screen without being turned (i.e. not upside down or sideways). Failure to
provide the correct presentation will incur penalties and be at the risk of not passing.
File submission is via the Assessment area on Canvas and is the responsibility of the
student, unreadable files cannot be marked and zero marks will be awarded. The ability
for multiple file uploads will be provided on Canvas to enable students to ensure files are
readable.
Emailed submissions will most definitely NOT BE ACCEPTED
Detail is very important in estimating so the following marks will be deducted for failure
to comply with the above requirements:
– File name not in accordance with Course Outline
-10
– Course co-ordinator’s (client’s) name incorrect or missing -5
– More than one file
-5
– Order of submission incorrect
-5
– File contents to be portrait in one direction (uno)
-5
– TOTAL POSSIBLE DEDUCTION
-30
Regards
Cameron
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
2
From: Andrew Quentin-Smith
Sent: Tuesday, 14 March 2023 10:46 AM
To: Chief Estimator
Subject: Project Duration – A. Primary School, Newcastle
Good morning,
In regard to A. Primary School, Newcastle which is the current project in the estimating department,
the construction team has determined that the project duration will be 349 working days which
includes one week for site establishment. Prelims should be worked around this duration.
In addition, the construction team has requested an allowance for a barrow hoist to be included in the
prelims for the duration of all external masonry in the building as measured in the BOQ.
You will need to calculate the duration for the masonry works.
Updates will be advised when they become available.
Regards
Andrew Quentin-Smith (AQS)
Managing Director
Estom82308 & Associates Pty Limited
University Drive
CALLAGHAN, NSW, 2308
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ESTOM82308 Pty Ltd – Trade Pricing List
12-Mar-23
1. Earthworks
Subcontractor – Bob Smith – 0417 624 323
# Item
1.1 General site clearing
1.2 Bitumen removal
1.3 Tree Removal – 500-1000 girth
1.4 Tree Removal – 1001-2000 girth
1.5 Tree Protection (Star pickets & bunting)
1.6 Site Strip – Incl. disposal (max 150mm depth)
1.7 Pier boring max. 600 dia
1.8 Pier boring 601 dia to 1000 dia
Unit
m2
m2
No
No
No
m2
m
m
Rate
$
2.95
$
16.80
$ 1,260.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 510.00
$
4.85
$ 120.00
$ 215.00
Subcontractor – Rock Stars Pty Ltd – 0432 111 323
# Item
1.9 Extra Over Rock Excavation – Bulk
1.10 Extra Over Rock Excavation – Detailed
1.11 450 dia socket 300 into rock including cleaning out base
1.12 600 dia ditto
1.13 750 dia ditto
Unit
m3
m3
no
no
no
$
$
$
$
$
Rate
182.50
289.50
160.00
200.00
260.00
Subcontractor – RollingStone Pty Ltd – (02) 6465 4733
# Item
1.14 Trim excavation/fill
1.15 Proof rolling (8t roller)
1.16 Bulk fill – General (S&P)
1.17 Bulk fill – Pavement (S&P)
1.18 75 thick drainage layer (S&P)
1.19 150 thick drainage layer (S&P)
1.20 75 tick DBG20 base course (S&P)
1.21 Supply & place retaining wall backfill
1.22 50mm Sandbed (S&P)
1.23 0.2 thick membrane (S&P)
Unit
m2
m2
m3
m3
m2
m2
m2
m3
m2
m2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Rate
9.80
12.40
28.80
26.60
11.48
23.60
15.40
39.20
5.80
3.80
Subcontractor – Gone4u Pty Ltd
# Item
1.24 Disposal of material (ENM/VENM)
1.25 Disposal of material (GSW)
1.26 Disposal of material (Contaminated)
Unit
m3
m3
m3
$
$
$
Rate
295.00
325.00
800.00
Unit
m3
m3
m3
$
$
$
Rate
375.00
395.00
385.00
2. Concrete
Subcontractor – ConMan Pty Ltd – (02) 6542 3111
# Item
2.1 N25 Mass Concrete – Footings (S&P)
2.2 N25 Mass Concrete – Plinths (S&P)
2.3 N25 Concrete – Footings (S&P)
1 of 3
12-Mar-23
2. Concrete (Continued…)
Subcontractor – ConMan Pty Ltd – (02) 6542 3111
#
2.4 N32 Concrete – Slabs on ground (S&P)
2.5 N32 Concrete – Suspended slabs & beams (S&P)
2.6 N32 Concrete – Walls & Columns (S&P)
2.7 N32 Concrete – Stairs (S&P)
2.8 Saw cut (dummy joint)
2.9 Sawn dowel joint (Incl. R16 dowels 400 cts)
2.10 Butt joint comprising 10 thick abeflex not exceeding 200 high
2.11 Expansion joint (Incl. R16 dowel 400 cts + dowel sleeves)
2.12 Slip joint to top of walls max 280 thick
2.13 Steel trowel finish
2.14 Wood float finish
2.15 Broom Finish
2.16 Scabbling existing surfaces
2.17 Locating and casting in place elements supplied by others
NB: Test & cure included in items 2.1 to 2.7
m3
m3
m3
m3
m
m
m
m
m
m2
m2
m2
m2
each
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Unit
t
t
No
No
m2
m2
m3
Rate
$ 2,980.00
$ 3,150.00
$
34.20
$
42.60
$
35.40
$
41.60
$
62.80
Unit
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m
m
m
m
4
m
m
m
m2
m
m2
Rate
164.80
330.40
196.20
202.40
19.30
42.20
63.60
2.68
4.60
5.50
4.95
5.99
6.20
3.70
28.90
3.98
$
$
$
392.00
396.00
402.00
434.00
35.00
192.00
65.00
208.00
178.00
4.90
$4.50
3.20
45.00
75.00
3. Reinforcement
Subcontractor – TiedUp Pty Ltd – 0429 641 243
# Item
3.1 Supply & fix Bar reinforcement (max N16)
3.2 Supply & fix Bar reinforcement (N20+)
3.3 N20 Dowels – 400 long (S&P)
3.4 N24 Dowels – 400 long (S&P)
3.5 SL72 mesh (S&P)
3.6 SL82 mesh (S&P)
3.7 SL92 mesh (S&P)
4. Brickwork
Subcontractor – AA Bricklaying – 0412 356 782
# Item
4.1 110 common brick walls (Ground Floor)
4.2 230 common brick wall (Ground Floor)
4.3 110 face brick walls (Ground Floor)
4.4 110 face brick walls (First Floor)
4.5 Fair facing
4.6 Raked cutting
4.7 Snapped soldiers
4.8 110 wide DPC
4.9 350 cavity flashing
4.10 400 cavity flashing
4.11 370 flashing
4.12 450 flashing
4.13 470 flashing
4.14 Cavity ties
4.15 Control joints
4.16 Brick clean down
2 of 3
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12-Mar-23
5. Blockwork
Subcontractor – Blockwork Orange – 0431 000 666
# Item
5.1 Raked cutting
5.2 200 DPC
5.3 N20 core filling
5.4 250 formwork
5.5 N12 bar reo
5.6 N16 bar reo
5.7 Block clean down
Unit
m
m
m3
m
t
t
m2
3 of 3
Rate
$
38.20
$
2.60
$ 310.00
$
19.80
$ 2,750.00
$ 2,800.00
$
3.65
12-Mar-23
ARBE 2308
Cost Planning and Estimating
By LCY
Assignment 2
Requirements
1. Tender Strategies Rubrics (10%)
Tender Strategy 10%
Overall tender strategy
Over heads components
Profit determination
Requirements:
• Excellent articulation of a tendering strategy focused on winning the
tender
• The tendering strategy is approached from a number of perspectives
(marketing, competitive behaviour, internal resources, economic
conditions) with assessment of risk exposure.
• Well justified mark up discussion:
• Profit expectations are clearly established on a rationale basis
considering the tendering strategy
• Overheads are calculated and % chosen explained
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
3
1. Tutorial – Tender Time-table &
tender Strategies (Week 2)
1. Prepare a draft tender time-table
2. A write-up on Tender Strategies adopted for the bid
• Environment scanning – External & Internal factors SWOT
Analysis
• Decision to bid
• Overall Strategy
• Risk assessment & register
• Decision on the mark-up (overheads and profits)
• Approaches to make these decisions
• OHs & Profit strategy & approach
• Mark up determination
• Long term relationship with client?
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
4
2. Site Analysis & Management Rubrics
(10%)
Site analysis and management 10%
Site constraints
Site management considerations
Site management layout
Requirements:
• Clear and detailed account of site constraints
• Excellent discussion of site management issues that impact on cost of
operations
• Very thoughtful site layout taking into account the progress of the
project.
• Access, boundaries, storage, traffic management etc are discussed
with regard to the tender cost.
• Environmental management is evident.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3 Tutorial – Working out Preliminaries
5
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt (Week 3)
6
• Give details of site address
• Photographs?
1. Site Constraints
• A description of site eg. ground conditions, access,
temporary roads, restricted?, surrounding neighbours?
Utilities & services connections etc
• How constraints affect operations & impact on costs & time
2. Risks Analysis (Risk Register)
• Env issues, Safety issues, site issues
• How risks are mitigated
• Risk register
• Prepare site constraints table with solutions (at least 2)
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt
7
3. Site Layout
• Some important Considerations:
• Safety (Fire protection, medical services/emergencies,
Construction safety – PPE & tools)
• Site accessibility – proper direction signs, temp roads
construction, parking lots
• Information signages – a site map, traffic regulatory
signages & emergency routes, signages for offices,
accoms, storage, medical etc
• Security – Entrance with booth, fencing, lighting
• Storage & facilities
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt
8
3. Site Layout
• Environmental Issues and management
• Discussion on rationale for decisions & how layout plan
overcome constraints & risks highlighted
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
3. Pricing Unit Rates Rubrics (10 rates
from 1st principles) – [50%]
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Groundworks 10%
Concrete 10%
Formwork 10%
Reinforcement 10%
Masonry 10%
Resource identification
Rate built up
Note: At least 5 of the ten built up rates from 1st
principles must be handwritten.
• Alll items in the BoQ must be priced.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
9
3. Pricing Unit Rates Rubrics (10 rates
from 1st principles) – [50%]
Requirements:
Clear identification of components.
Accurate reflection of labour and plant constants
Interaction between construction method, site
constraints and rate.
Excellent demonstration of methods to build up rates.
Easy to follow template.
Source of base prices provided.
Overheads and profits included.
Clear explanatory notes.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
10
4. Pricing Preliminaries & Temporary
Works Rubrics (10%)
Pricing preliminaries and temp. work 10%
Identification and allocation
Pricing
Requirements:
• Preliminaries build up is extensive and accounts for all non direct costs
of the project.
• Innovative use of preliminaries to provide a competitive advantage.
• Items that are the responsibility of the main contractor or
subcontractors are identified.
• All temporary works are clearly identified and priced and linked to the
site analysis and program.
• All the implications of the contract conditions are clearly accounted.
• Clear easy to follow workings.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3 Tutorial – Working out Preliminaries
11
4. Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Uni Rate
t
Amoun
t
1
No
299.0 $299.00
0
Rental/wk/mt 4
h
Or an
allowance
No
$240.00
Site Services
Telephone
Set up &
Installation (line
connection)
Power
Water
Running Costs
Telephone
Power
Water
Total for Site
Services:
60.00
Preliminaries Calculations
13
1. Select contract durations (70 weeks or
649 working days) which include one
week of site establishment
2. Add % of profit and overheads to total
preliminaries costs
3. Need to include barrow hoist &
calculate duration of masonry work
4. Rates – refer to Rawlos (given) or carry
out internet searches
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
Preliminaries Items
14
March 22, 2023
ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3B Preliminaries
Brooks (2004, p2001)
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
35
Wk
2,100.00
1. Employer’s
Requirements
a) Accommodation
4880×2880 office
(Rawlos Prelims
2017)
Delivery and return $200×2
60.00
400.00
a) Furniture &
Equipment
Total for Employer’s
2500.00
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
2. Management Staff
(See Table for total
Costs)
Total for Mgt Staff:
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Site Management Staff
Prel imina ries – Major
Proje cts
Issue Date
Job No
Proje ct Name
Cons truction
Cost $
Prel 1
Cons truction
Time
Fixed Charge
D ESCRIPTIO N
Note
$
Time related Charges
No. Weeks
Total
Weeks
$/
Week
Note
17
G.F.A.(M 2)
Section
Totals
Total
ADM INISTRA TION
& SUPERVI SION
0
Project Manager
0
0
0
0
0
Site Manag er
0
0
0
0
0
Site Ad min istrator
0
0
0
0
0
Project Engineer
0
0
0
0
0
Servic e En gineer
0
0
0
0
0
Qua n tity Su rveyor
0
0
0
0
0
Techn ical
Assistan t/ Engine er
0
0
0
0
0
Genera l Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Sub -Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Purch asin g Officer
0
0
0
0
0
Clerk
0
0
0
0
0
Time Keeper
0
0
0
0
0
Typist/ Telep h onist
0
0
0
0
0
Progr amm er
0
0
0
0
0
Draf tsman
0
0
0
0
0
March 22, 2023
ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3B Preliminaries
Site management staff
18
s/
n
Staff
Requirements
No
Weeks $/Week
Total
1
Project Manager
0.5
35
$38,500.00
2
Project Engineer
1
$2000
3
Quantity Surveyor
0.5
$1900
4
Foreman
1
$1500
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
$2200
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
1
No
299.00
$299.00
4
No
60.00
$240.00
3. Facilities & Site
Services
Telephone
Set up &
Installation (line
connection)
Power
Water
Running Costs
Telephone
Power
Water
Total for Site
Services:
Rental/wk/mth
Or an
allowance
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
2
$16,000
4. Mechanical Plant
a) Mobile crane (9t)
(include operator and
fule)
b) Hoist
Total for Mech Plant:
Wk
$8000
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
92.00
m
8740.00
5. Temporary Works
a) Hoarding
Site = 26mx20m
Length = 46×2 =
92.00m
Total for Temp
Works:
(1800mm high
stud framed with
waterproof
plywood)
95.00
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
35
Wk
4375.00
6. Site
Accommodations
a) Lunch room
(12000x3000mm)
including tables,
benches, exhaust fans
Delivery & return
$200×2
125
400.00
Site Accommodation
23
Prel imina ries – Major
Proje cts
Issue Date
Job No
Proje ct Name
Cons truction
Cost $
Prel 1
Cons truction
Time
Fixed Charge
D ESCRIPTIO N
Note
$
G.F.A.(M 2)
Time related Charges
No. Weeks
Total
Weeks
$/
Week
Note
Section
Totals
Total
0
SITE
ACCO MMODA TION
Contractor’s Off ice
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ar chit ects Off ice
0
0
0
0
0
0
Change Ro om s
0
0
0
0
0
0
Lun ch Room s
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sanitar y Facilities
0
0
0
0
0
0
St orage Sh eds
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ur n s, Pie Warme rs,
etc.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Air Cond itioners
0
0
0
0
0
0
March 22, 2023
ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3B Preliminaries
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
7. Attendant labour
(see calculations)
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Uni Rate
t
Amoun
t
Attendant Labour
25
s/
n
Staff
Requirements
No
Weeks $/Week
1
Unloading &
distribution
2-3
35
2
Cleaning
2-3
3
Setting out
assistant
1-2
4
Drivers & Pump
attendant
1-2
5
General attendant
2-3
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
$1500
Total
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
8. Contract
Conditions
a) Insurance
(Public liabilities &
work)
One time cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty Unit
Rate
Amount
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
9. Non-Mechanical
Plant
a) Small tools and
equipment
Lump sum fixed
cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
10. Miscellaneous
a) Testing and
samples
Lump sum fixed
cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
5. Tender submission scope & business
letter Rubrics(20%)
5. Tender Submission
Requirements:
All of the items in the BOQ are priced and a total tender
sum is calculated.
The submission is complete
The submission is well structured. And presentation is
outstanding.
All cost items are referenced as source, page number,
ie.g. Rawlinsons 2012, page 425,
Business letter sets out innovative offer and is
professionally presented
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
29
5. Tender submission scope & business
letter (20%)
Business Letter
• Letterhead & details (professional
presentation)
• Proper address to client
• Thanking client for opportunity to tender
• How tender price is arrive – careful study of
tender documents (list)
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
30
5. Tender submission scope & business
letter (20%)
• Price (GST)
• Duration of Project
• Discrepancies, mistakes, missing info in the
tender documents – how to manage them
• Risks?
• Any ethical issues?
• Any business proposal eg to save time &
costs?
• Enhance quality?
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
31
Assignment 2 – Submission Requirements
1. Tender Letter
2. Tender Program
3. Preliminaries – BoQ/Calculations
4. Ground works – BoQ/Calculations
5. Concrete – BoQ/Calculations (Quotation Analysis)
6. Formwork – BoQ/Calculations
7. Reinforcement – BoQ/Calculations
8. Masonry – BoQ/Calculations
9. Method statement
10. Construction Program
11. Site analysis & Layout Plan
12. Tender Strategies – Ohs & Profit calculations
13. Risk Assessment
14. Swot Analysis
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
32
From: Andrew Quentin-Smith
Sent: Monday, 13 March 2023 10:20 AM
To: Chief Estimator
Subject: DIRECT LABOUR RATES & LABOUR CONSTANTS – A. Primary School, Newcastle
Good morning,
Following on from my last email, please see below the direct labour rates to be used for this project:Labourer (all grades)
$59.00/hr
Skilled labourer – concretor
$68.00/hr
Skilled labourer – reinforcement fixer
$72.00/hr
Formwork carpenter
$74.00/hr
Bricklayer/Blocklayer
$79.00/hr
Quantity Surveyor
$250.00/hr
The above rates include all holiday pay and loadings but need to be marked up with the relevant
project overheads and margin.
The following labour constants (man hours) will apply to all direct labour:
Concretor pumped footings and slabs
1.25hr/m3
Formwork carpenter edgeboards ne250
0.4hr/m
Formwork carpenter soffits and walls
1.2hr/m2
Formwork carpenter sides and soffits of beams
1.5hr/m2
Reinforcement bar fixer ne20mm
20.0hr/t
Reinforcement light fabric fixer
0.05hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 commons at GL
0.85hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 face at GL
1.09hr/m2
Labourer 110 walls (face & common) at GL
0.35hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 commons above GL
0.95hr/m2
Bricklayer 110 face above GL
1.19hr/m2
Labourer 110 walls (face & common) above GL
0.48hr/m2
Blocklayer 200 walls at GL
0.85hr/m2
Labourer 200 walls at GL
0.35hr/m2
Blocklayer 200 walls above GL
0.95hr/m2
Labourer 200 walls above GL
0.48hr/m2
Updates will be advised when they become available.
Regards
Andrew Quentin-Smith (AQS)
Managing Director
Estom82308 & Associates Pty Limited
University Drive
CALLAGHAN, NSW, 2308
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ESTOM82308 Pty Ltd – Trade Pricing List
12-Mar-23
1. Earthworks
Subcontractor – Bob Smith – 0417 624 323
# Item
1.1 General site clearing
1.2 Bitumen removal
1.3 Tree Removal – 500-1000 girth
1.4 Tree Removal – 1001-2000 girth
1.5 Tree Protection (Star pickets & bunting)
1.6 Site Strip – Incl. disposal (max 150mm depth)
1.7 Pier boring max. 600 dia
1.8 Pier boring 601 dia to 1000 dia
Unit
m2
m2
No
No
No
m2
m
m
Rate
$
2.95
$
16.80
$ 1,260.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 510.00
$
4.85
$ 120.00
$ 215.00
Subcontractor – Rock Stars Pty Ltd – 0432 111 323
# Item
1.9 Extra Over Rock Excavation – Bulk
1.10 Extra Over Rock Excavation – Detailed
1.11 450 dia socket 300 into rock including cleaning out base
1.12 600 dia ditto
1.13 750 dia ditto
Unit
m3
m3
no
no
no
$
$
$
$
$
Rate
182.50
289.50
160.00
200.00
260.00
Subcontractor – RollingStone Pty Ltd – (02) 6465 4733
# Item
1.14 Trim excavation/fill
1.15 Proof rolling (8t roller)
1.16 Bulk fill – General (S&P)
1.17 Bulk fill – Pavement (S&P)
1.18 75 thick drainage layer (S&P)
1.19 150 thick drainage layer (S&P)
1.20 75 tick DBG20 base course (S&P)
1.21 Supply & place retaining wall backfill
1.22 50mm Sandbed (S&P)
1.23 0.2 thick membrane (S&P)
Unit
m2
m2
m3
m3
m2
m2
m2
m3
m2
m2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Rate
9.80
12.40
28.80
26.60
11.48
23.60
15.40
39.20
5.80
3.80
Subcontractor – Gone4u Pty Ltd
# Item
1.24 Disposal of material (ENM/VENM)
1.25 Disposal of material (GSW)
1.26 Disposal of material (Contaminated)
Unit
m3
m3
m3
$
$
$
Rate
295.00
325.00
800.00
Unit
m3
m3
m3
$
$
$
Rate
375.00
395.00
385.00
2. Concrete
Subcontractor – ConMan Pty Ltd – (02) 6542 3111
# Item
2.1 N25 Mass Concrete – Footings (S&P)
2.2 N25 Mass Concrete – Plinths (S&P)
2.3 N25 Concrete – Footings (S&P)
1 of 3
12-Mar-23
2. Concrete (Continued…)
Subcontractor – ConMan Pty Ltd – (02) 6542 3111
#
2.4 N32 Concrete – Slabs on ground (S&P)
2.5 N32 Concrete – Suspended slabs & beams (S&P)
2.6 N32 Concrete – Walls & Columns (S&P)
2.7 N32 Concrete – Stairs (S&P)
2.8 Saw cut (dummy joint)
2.9 Sawn dowel joint (Incl. R16 dowels 400 cts)
2.10 Butt joint comprising 10 thick abeflex not exceeding 200 high
2.11 Expansion joint (Incl. R16 dowel 400 cts + dowel sleeves)
2.12 Slip joint to top of walls max 280 thick
2.13 Steel trowel finish
2.14 Wood float finish
2.15 Broom Finish
2.16 Scabbling existing surfaces
2.17 Locating and casting in place elements supplied by others
NB: Test & cure included in items 2.1 to 2.7
m3
m3
m3
m3
m
m
m
m
m
m2
m2
m2
m2
each
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Unit
t
t
No
No
m2
m2
m3
Rate
$ 2,980.00
$ 3,150.00
$
34.20
$
42.60
$
35.40
$
41.60
$
62.80
Unit
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m
m
m
m
4
m
m
m
m2
m
m2
Rate
164.80
330.40
196.20
202.40
19.30
42.20
63.60
2.68
4.60
5.50
4.95
5.99
6.20
3.70
28.90
3.98
$
$
$
392.00
396.00
402.00
434.00
35.00
192.00
65.00
208.00
178.00
4.90
$4.50
3.20
45.00
75.00
3. Reinforcement
Subcontractor – TiedUp Pty Ltd – 0429 641 243
# Item
3.1 Supply & fix Bar reinforcement (max N16)
3.2 Supply & fix Bar reinforcement (N20+)
3.3 N20 Dowels – 400 long (S&P)
3.4 N24 Dowels – 400 long (S&P)
3.5 SL72 mesh (S&P)
3.6 SL82 mesh (S&P)
3.7 SL92 mesh (S&P)
4. Brickwork
Subcontractor – AA Bricklaying – 0412 356 782
# Item
4.1 110 common brick walls (Ground Floor)
4.2 230 common brick wall (Ground Floor)
4.3 110 face brick walls (Ground Floor)
4.4 110 face brick walls (First Floor)
4.5 Fair facing
4.6 Raked cutting
4.7 Snapped soldiers
4.8 110 wide DPC
4.9 350 cavity flashing
4.10 400 cavity flashing
4.11 370 flashing
4.12 450 flashing
4.13 470 flashing
4.14 Cavity ties
4.15 Control joints
4.16 Brick clean down
2 of 3
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12-Mar-23
5. Blockwork
Subcontractor – Blockwork Orange – 0431 000 666
# Item
5.1 Raked cutting
5.2 200 DPC
5.3 N20 core filling
5.4 250 formwork
5.5 N12 bar reo
5.6 N16 bar reo
5.7 Block clean down
Unit
m
m
m3
m
t
t
m2
3 of 3
Rate
$
38.20
$
2.60
$ 310.00
$
19.80
$ 2,750.00
$ 2,800.00
$
3.65
12-Mar-23
Annexure Part A to AS 2124 – 1992.
The General Conditions of Contract AS2124 – 1992 together with the Annexure Part A and Part B
hereunder, shall form part of this Contract. Annexure Part B includes deletions, modifications and
Special Conditions amending Clauses in the General Conditions.
ANNEXURE to the Australian Standard
General Conditions of Contract (AS2124-1992)
PART A
Item
1
2
The law applicable is that of the State or
Territory of:
(Clause 1)
NSW
Payments under the Contract shall be made
at:
(Clause 1)
Newcastle, NSW
3
The Principal:
(Clause 2)
Santos Clawes and his sister.
4
The address of the Principal:
1 University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
5
The Superintendent:
(Clause 2)
Cameron Beard
6
The address of the Superintendent:
1 University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
7
Limits of accuracy applying to quantities for
which the Principal accepted a rate or rates:
(Clause 3.3(b))
+/ – 2%
8
Bill of Quantities – the alternative applying:
(Clause 4.1)
Alternative 1 = BOQ forms part of the
contract
9
The time for lodgement of the priced copy of
the Bill of Quantities:
(Clause 4.2)
28 days after the date of the Letter of
Acceptance
10
11
Contractor shall provide security in the
amount of:
(Clause 5.2)
Principal shall provide security in the amount
of:
(Clause 5.2)
5% of the Contract Sum in the form of
two equal bank guarantees (2.5%
each). The amounts shall be inclusive
of GST.
Nil
12
13
14
15 A
The period of notice required of a party’s
intention to have recourse to retention
moneys and / or to convert security:
(Clause 5.5)
5 days
The percentage to which the entitlement to
security and retention moneys is reduced:
(Clause 5.7)
50%
Interest on retention moneys and security –
the alternative applying:
(Clause 5.9)
Interest retained by principal
Order of precedence to apply in resolving
discrepancies in contract documents:
(Clause 8.1)
i)
Formal Instrument of Agreement;
ii)
Letter of Acceptance;
iii) AS2124 – 1992 General
Conditions of Contract and
Annexure Parts A and B to
AS2124 – 1992;
iv) Drawings with larger scale taking
precedence;
v)
BOQ;
vi) Specifications;
vii) Draft Construction Program –
where applicable;
viii) Other documents forming part of
the Contract (if any).
15 B
16
17
18
The number of copies to be supplied by the
Principal:
(Clause 8.3)
5 printed copies and 1 electronic copy
The number of copies to be supplied by the
Contractor:
(Clause 8.4)
5 printed copies and 1 electronic copy
The time within which the Superintendent
must give a direction as to the suitability and
return the Contractor’s Copies:
(Clause 8.4)
Work which cannot be subcontracted without
approval:
(Clause 9.2)
19
The percentage for profit and attendance:
(Clause 11(b))
20
The amount or percentage for profit and
attendance:
(Clause 11(c))
10 working days
10 items in the BOQ noted to be based
on first principles
5%.
Nil
21
22
23
24
Insurance of the Works – the alternative
applying:
(Clause 18)
The assessment for insurance purposes of
the costs of demolition and removal of debris:
(Clause 18(ii))
$1,200,000
The assessment for insurance purposes of
consultants’ fees:
(Clause 18(iii))
$1,000,000
The value of materials to be supplied by the
Principal:
(Clause 18 (iv))
Nil
25
The additional amount or percentage:
(Clause 18(v))
26
Public Liability Insurance – the alternative
applying:
(Clause 19)
27
28
29
Alternative 1 – Insurance by
Contractor
The amount of Public Liability Insurance shall
be not less than:
(Clause 19)
The time for giving possession of the Site:
(Clause 27.1)
The Date for Practical Completion:
(Clause 35.2)
Nil
Alternative 1 – Insurance by
Contractor
$20 million for any one occurrence
Within 15 working days after the Date
of the Letter of Acceptance.
Within……working days after the date
of possession of site.
Note1: Liquidated Damages will
become deductible after the elapse of
this period subject to extension of
time.
OR
Note 2: Time Extensions will only be
granted where the cause affects the
critical path shown on the accepted
construction program.
The Date for Practical Completion:
(Clause 35.2)
(Insert the Date )
30
Liquidated Damages per day:
(Clause 35.6)
$1,400.00 excluding GST per calendar
day
31
Limit of Liquidated Damages:
(Clause 35.7)
Unlimited
32
Bonus per day for early Practical Completion:
(Clause 35.8)
$100.00 per day
33
Limit of bonus:
(Clause 35.8)
$5,000.00
34
Extra costs for Delay or Disruption:
(Clause 36)
Nil
35
The Defects Liability Period:
(Clause 37)
104 weeks from the Date of Practical
Completion
36
The charge included for profit and overheads,
etc for the Valuation of Variations:
(Clause 40.5 (a) and (b))
0%
37
(Clause 40.5 (c))
5%
(Clause 40.5 (d))
5%
The Charge for overheads, profit. etc. for
Daywork:
(Clause 41(f)
Not applicable
38
Times for Payment Claims:
(Clause 42.1)
On the 1st of each month or within 5
days prior.
39
Unfixed Plant and Materials for which
payment claims may be made
notwithstanding that they are not
incorporated in the Works:
(Clause 42.1(ii))
40
Retention Moneys on:
(Clause 42.3)
41
Unfixed Plant or Materials-the alternative
applying:
(Clause 42.4)
42
The rate of interest on overdue payments:
(Clause 42.9)
43
The delay in giving possession of the Site
which shall be a substantial breach:
(Clause 44.7)
44
Not applicable
Not applicable
Alternative 2 plus additional security
1.5%
60 days beyond the Date of the Letter
of Acceptance.
The alternative required in proceeding with
dispute resolution:
(Clause 47.2)
Alternative 2 (as amended)
45
The person to nominate an arbitrator:
(Clause 47.3)
The Chairperson for the time being of
the Institute of Arbitrators Australia,
NSW Chapter
46
Location of arbitration:
(Clause 47.3)
Newcastle
ARBE 2308
Cost Planning and Estimating
By LCY
Assignment 2
Requirements
1. Tender Strategies Rubrics (10%)
Tender Strategy 10%
Overall tender strategy
Over heads components
Profit determination
Requirements:
• Excellent articulation of a tendering strategy focused on winning the
tender
• The tendering strategy is approached from a number of perspectives
(marketing, competitive behaviour, internal resources, economic
conditions) with assessment of risk exposure.
• Well justified mark up discussion:
• Profit expectations are clearly established on a rationale basis
considering the tendering strategy
• Overheads are calculated and % chosen explained
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
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1. Tutorial – Tender Time-table &
tender Strategies (Week 2)
1. Prepare a draft tender time-table
2. A write-up on Tender Strategies adopted for the bid
• Environment scanning – External & Internal factors SWOT
Analysis
• Decision to bid
• Overall Strategy
• Risk assessment & register
• Decision on the mark-up (overheads and profits)
• Approaches to make these decisions
• OHs & Profit strategy & approach
• Mark up determination
• Long term relationship with client?
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
4
2. Site Analysis & Management Rubrics
(10%)
Site analysis and management 10%
Site constraints
Site management considerations
Site management layout
Requirements:
• Clear and detailed account of site constraints
• Excellent discussion of site management issues that impact on cost of
operations
• Very thoughtful site layout taking into account the progress of the
project.
• Access, boundaries, storage, traffic management etc are discussed
with regard to the tender cost.
• Environmental management is evident.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3 Tutorial – Working out Preliminaries
5
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt (Week 3)
6
• Give details of site address
• Photographs?
1. Site Constraints
• A description of site eg. ground conditions, access,
temporary roads, restricted?, surrounding neighbours?
Utilities & services connections etc
• How constraints affect operations & impact on costs & time
2. Risks Analysis (Risk Register)
• Env issues, Safety issues, site issues
• How risks are mitigated
• Risk register
• Prepare site constraints table with solutions (at least 2)
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt
7
3. Site Layout
• Some important Considerations:
• Safety (Fire protection, medical services/emergencies,
Construction safety – PPE & tools)
• Site accessibility – proper direction signs, temp roads
construction, parking lots
• Information signages – a site map, traffic regulatory
signages & emergency routes, signages for offices,
accoms, storage, medical etc
• Security – Entrance with booth, fencing, lighting
• Storage & facilities
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
2. Tutorial – Site Analysis & Mgt
8
3. Site Layout
• Environmental Issues and management
• Discussion on rationale for decisions & how layout plan
overcome constraints & risks highlighted
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
3. Pricing Unit Rates Rubrics (10 rates
from 1st principles) – [50%]
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Groundworks 10%
Concrete 10%
Formwork 10%
Reinforcement 10%
Masonry 10%
Resource identification
Rate built up
Note: At least 5 of the ten built up rates from 1st
principles must be handwritten.
• Alll items in the BoQ must be priced.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
9
3. Pricing Unit Rates Rubrics (10 rates
from 1st principles) – [50%]
Requirements:
Clear identification of components.
Accurate reflection of labour and plant constants
Interaction between construction method, site
constraints and rate.
Excellent demonstration of methods to build up rates.
Easy to follow template.
Source of base prices provided.
Overheads and profits included.
Clear explanatory notes.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
10
4. Pricing Preliminaries & Temporary
Works Rubrics (10%)
Pricing preliminaries and temp. work 10%
Identification and allocation
Pricing
Requirements:
• Preliminaries build up is extensive and accounts for all non direct costs
of the project.
• Innovative use of preliminaries to provide a competitive advantage.
• Items that are the responsibility of the main contractor or
subcontractors are identified.
• All temporary works are clearly identified and priced and linked to the
site analysis and program.
• All the implications of the contract conditions are clearly accounted.
• Clear easy to follow workings.
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3 Tutorial – Working out Preliminaries
11
4. Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Uni Rate
t
Amoun
t
1
No
299.0 $299.00
0
Rental/wk/mt 4
h
Or an
allowance
No
$240.00
Site Services
Telephone
Set up &
Installation (line
connection)
Power
Water
Running Costs
Telephone
Power
Water
Total for Site
Services:
60.00
Preliminaries Calculations
13
1. Select contract durations (70 weeks or
649 working days) which include one
week of site establishment
2. Add % of profit and overheads to total
preliminaries costs
3. Need to include barrow hoist &
calculate duration of masonry work
4. Rates – refer to Rawlos (given) or carry
out internet searches
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
Preliminaries Items
14
March 22, 2023
ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 3B Preliminaries
Brooks (2004, p2001)
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
35
Wk
2,100.00
1. Employer’s
Requirements
a) Accommodation
4880×2880 office
(Rawlos Prelims
2017)
Delivery and return $200×2
60.00
400.00
a) Furniture &
Equipment
Total for Employer’s
2500.00
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
2. Management Staff
(See Table for total
Costs)
Total for Mgt Staff:
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Site Management Staff
Prel imina ries – Major
Proje cts
Issue Date
Job No
Proje ct Name
Cons truction
Cost $
Prel 1
Cons truction
Time
Fixed Charge
D ESCRIPTIO N
Note
$
Time related Charges
No. Weeks
Total
Weeks
$/
Week
Note
17
G.F.A.(M 2)
Section
Totals
Total
ADM INISTRA TION
& SUPERVI SION
0
Project Manager
0
0
0
0
0
Site Manag er
0
0
0
0
0
Site Ad min istrator
0
0
0
0
0
Project Engineer
0
0
0
0
0
Servic e En gineer
0
0
0
0
0
Qua n tity Su rveyor
0
0
0
0
0
Techn ical
Assistan t/ Engine er
0
0
0
0
0
Genera l Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Sub -Foreman
0
0
0
0
0
Purch asin g Officer
0
0
0
0
0
Clerk
0
0
0
0
0
Time Keeper
0
0
0
0
0
Typist/ Telep h onist
0
0
0
0
0
Progr amm er
0
0
0
0
0
Draf tsman
0
0
0
0
0
March 22, 2023
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Site management staff
18
s/
n
Staff
Requirements
No
Weeks $/Week
Total
1
Project Manager
0.5
35
$38,500.00
2
Project Engineer
1
$2000
3
Quantity Surveyor
0.5
$1900
4
Foreman
1
$1500
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
$2200
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
1
No
299.00
$299.00
4
No
60.00
$240.00
3. Facilities & Site
Services
Telephone
Set up &
Installation (line
connection)
Power
Water
Running Costs
Telephone
Power
Water
Total for Site
Services:
Rental/wk/mth
Or an
allowance
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
2
$16,000
4. Mechanical Plant
a) Mobile crane (9t)
(include operator and
fule)
b) Hoist
Total for Mech Plant:
Wk
$8000
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
92.00
m
8740.00
5. Temporary Works
a) Hoarding
Site = 26mx20m
Length = 46×2 =
92.00m
Total for Temp
Works:
(1800mm high
stud framed with
waterproof
plywood)
95.00
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Rental
35
Wk
4375.00
6. Site
Accommodations
a) Lunch room
(12000x3000mm)
including tables,
benches, exhaust fans
Delivery & return
$200×2
125
400.00
Site Accommodation
23
Prel imina ries – Major
Proje cts
Issue Date
Job No
Proje ct Name
Cons truction
Cost $
Prel 1
Cons truction
Time
Fixed Charge
D ESCRIPTIO N
Note
$
G.F.A.(M 2)
Time related Charges
No. Weeks
Total
Weeks
$/
Week
Note
Section
Totals
Total
0
SITE
ACCO MMODA TION
Contractor’s Off ice
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ar chit ects Off ice
0
0
0
0
0
0
Change Ro om s
0
0
0
0
0
0
Lun ch Room s
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sanitar y Facilities
0
0
0
0
0
0
St orage Sh eds
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ur n s, Pie Warme rs,
etc.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Air Cond itioners
0
0
0
0
0
0
March 22, 2023
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Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
7. Attendant labour
(see calculations)
Fixed Cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Uni Rate
t
Amoun
t
Attendant Labour
25
s/
n
Staff
Requirements
No
Weeks $/Week
1
Unloading &
distribution
2-3
35
2
Cleaning
2-3
3
Setting out
assistant
1-2
4
Drivers & Pump
attendant
1-2
5
General attendant
2-3
March 22, 2023
ARBE 2308 Cost Planning and Estimating Week 2B – Margins & Overheads
$1500
Total
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
8. Contract
Conditions
a) Insurance
(Public liabilities &
work)
One time cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty Unit
Rate
Amount
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
9. Non-Mechanical
Plant
a) Small tools and
equipment
Lump sum fixed
cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
Preliminaries
Preliminaries Items
Fixed Cost
10. Miscellaneous
a) Testing and
samples
Lump sum fixed
cost
Time-based
Cost
Qty
Unit Rate
Amount
5. Tender submission scope & business
letter Rubrics(20%)
5. Tender Submission
Requirements:
All of the items in the BOQ are priced and a total tender
sum is calculated.
The submission is complete
The submission is well structured. And presentation is
outstanding.
All cost items are referenced as source, page number,
ie.g. Rawlinsons 2012, page 425,
Business letter sets out innovative offer and is
professionally presented
March 22, 2023
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5. Tender submission scope & business
letter (20%)
Business Letter
• Letterhead & details (professional
presentation)
• Proper address to client
• Thanking client for opportunity to tender
• How tender price is arrive – careful study of
tender documents (list)
March 22, 2023
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5. Tender submission scope & business
letter (20%)
• Price (GST)
• Duration of Project
• Discrepancies, mistakes, missing info in the
tender documents – how to manage them
• Risks?
• Any ethical issues?
• Any business proposal eg to save time &
costs?
• Enhance quality?
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Assignment 2 – Submission Requirements
1. Tender Letter
2. Tender Program
3. Preliminaries – BoQ/Calculations
4. Ground works – BoQ/Calculations
5. Concrete – BoQ/Calculations (Quotation Analysis)
6. Formwork – BoQ/Calculations
7. Reinforcement – BoQ/Calculations
8. Masonry – BoQ/Calculations
9. Method statement
10. Construction Program
11. Site analysis & Layout Plan
12. Tender Strategies – Ohs & Profit calculations
13. Risk Assessment
14. Swot Analysis
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From: Andrew Quentin-Smith
Sent: Tuesday, 14 March 2023 10:46 AM
To: Chief Estimator
Subject: Project Duration – A. Primary School, Newcastle
Good morning,
In regard to A. Primary School, Newcastle which is the current project in the estimating department,
the construction team has determined that the project duration will be 349 working days which
includes one week for site establishment. Prelims should be worked around this duration.
In addition, the construction team has requested an allowance for a barrow hoist to be included in the
prelims for the duration of all external masonry in the building as measured in the BOQ.
You will need to calculate the duration for the masonry works.
Updates will be advised when they become available.
Regards
Andrew Quentin-Smith (AQS)
Managing Director
Estom82308 & Associates Pty Limited
University Drive
CALLAGHAN, NSW, 2308
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notify us immediately by e-mail to support@Estom82308.com.au and then destroy any electronic or paper copy of this
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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
WHAT DO I NEED TO SEE IN YOUR ASSESSMENT?
Students should submit a single pdf which can be opened and read with Adobe Acrobat
Reader. The single pdf should be named Last Name_Student number.pdf e.g.
BEARD_1234567.pdf
The single pdf should contain the following information in the following order:
1. A cover page, at a minimum outlining the course name, assignment number, student
name, student number and date, followed by
2. A tender letter addressed to the client from your organisation clearly setting out time,
cost and quality along with any qualifications you may have to the tender price and any
conditions of the AS2124 contract you wish to discuss. This is the only document your client
will see, followed by
3. An analysis of the site describing constraints, site management considerations and
including a layout of the site management i.e location of sheds, etc (drawn over the site
plan). The layout may be A3 landscape and will be reflected in your project Prelims,
followed by
4. The tender strategy including the calculations for overheads, a nominated profit
margin along with the reasons for the margin decision, any risks that have been
identified along with a risk register (remember the four T’s) and any contingencies that
may result, a SWOT analysis to support the bid/no bid decision and a tender
preparation program, followed by
5. Prelims calculations set out in the provided a pro forma including all necessary
calculations of quantities and rates (The more calcs the more marks will be awarded).
6. The completely priced BOQ provided on Canvas, along with all relevant in relation to
other pricing, quote comparisons, etc.
The ten nominated items must be priced from first principles (based on direct labour costs,
labour constants, material, plant, labour, any subcontract component, safety,
environmental, overheads and margin) indicating all workings and cost sources. The rate
build up (workings) must be hand written on a separate page adjacent to the BOQ item. The
ten items will be marked in the BOQ provided and will be as follows:
Groundworks – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Concrete – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Formwork – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Reinforcement – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
Masonry – Two items identified in the BOQ provided
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
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ARBE2308 – Cost Planning &
Estimating
There are material quotes to be compared for the ten items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from
base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C) including the two nominated formwork items. The Quote
comparison pages should be included adjacent to the relative nominated item e.g. a comparison of
brick supply quotes should be included with the nominated item in masonry. There are also
subcontractor quotes for the formwork trade which apply to the items in the trade apart from the two
items nominated in the BOQ to be built up from base principles (i.e. L,M,P & S/C). The quote
comparison for the formwork trade should be included with that trade.
All workings must be shown. Submissions that do not provide the workings will be at the risk
of not passing.
Important information
The orientation of all pages (apart where noted above) in the single pdf must be upright and
readable on the screen without being turned (i.e. not upside down or sideways). Failure to
provide the correct presentation will incur penalties and be at the risk of not passing.
File submission is via the Assessment area on Canvas and is the responsibility of the
student, unreadable files cannot be marked and zero marks will be awarded. The ability
for multiple file uploads will be provided on Canvas to enable students to ensure files are
readable.
Emailed submissions will most definitely NOT BE ACCEPTED
Detail is very important in estimating so the following marks will be deducted for failure
to comply with the above requirements:
– File name not in accordance with Course Outline
-10
– Course co-ordinator’s (client’s) name incorrect or missing -5
– More than one file
-5
– Order of submission incorrect
-5
– File contents to be portrait in one direction (uno)
-5
– TOTAL POSSIBLE DEDUCTION
-30
Regards
Cameron
ASSESSMENT 2 – REQUIREMENTS
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ARBE2308
Cost Planning & Estimating
TUTORIAL – ASSESSMENT 2
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Tutorial – Assessment 2
Summary
Overview
Assessment Requirements
What we want to see
Sample Calc sheets
Final check list
TUTORIAL – ASSESSMENT 2
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Assessment 2
Submit a single pdf named Last Name Student number.pdf e.g. BEARD 1234567.pdf including:
Cover page
Formal tender letter
Site analysis and management
Tender strategy &Tender method statement
Prelims calculations (completed proforma)
Priced BOQ with calc sheets and quote analysis
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Assessment 2 (Continued…)
Detail is very important in estimating so the following marks will be deducted for failure to
comply with the requirements of the Course Outline:
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Formal Tender Letter
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Site Management
Site analysis – description, limitations, access, deliveries, plant
Site management – mark up a site plan showing layout of major components sheds, etc
Show where you will park the crane, the concrete pump and trucks
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Tender Strategy
Outline your company strategy e.g. the type of
work you plan to undertake, the size job
SWOT analysis
Overheads calc *(show the calc)
Explain Margin %
Risk analysis including register and the “Four T’s”
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Tender Preparation Program
Set out and very briefly describe the steps in putting a tender together – this bar chart if for
the tender period
Prepare a bar chart of the process
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Prelims Pro-Forma
TUTORIAL – ASSESSMENT 2
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BOQ – Main Summary
Completed
Main Summary
Even if a trade is $0
it must be completed
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Preliminaries
Figure from separate calc
sheets or pro forma
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Prelims Collection
Page
All page numbers must have
a total even if $0
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Calc Sheets
Give the BQ page at
the top of the calc
sheet
Overheads and margin
on every item
Reference on every
item
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Calc Sheets
Calc sheets go just before or
just after the BOQ page
Set out with plenty of room,
mark ups and references
If you need more room just
add pages
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Calc Sheets
Don’t be afraid to be
descriptive in a calc –
give references
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Special built up rates
– there are 10
Set out with plenty of
room, mark ups and
references
Clearly set out L,M,P &
S/C
Diagrams can be used
in calc sheets
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Typical Trade
All bill items noted as
“item” must have
something entered
against them
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Quote Analysis
The quote analysis goes with the trade it relates to
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Make sure of the following:
The labour rates in the inter office email have been used in the 10 built up rates
The total working days in the inter office email is the same as the tender letter
The total working days in the inter office email is the same as the prelims
The total on the Main Summary includes the marked up prelims
The total on the Main Summary is the same as the tender letter
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Discussion
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1. Introduction
We are an elite quantity surveyor organization from QS2301 & Associates Pty Limited,
commissioned by Mr. Santos claes to provide findings and recommendations on the list
of works for ESTOM8-2308 & Associates Pty Limited to undertake a new primary
school project in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, and to prepare accurate tenders for the
requirements of the project, as well as reflecting market opportunities and threats.
2. Site analysis
2.1.
Site constraints
Site scope
Figure 1: Site plan
The bold red line in the site plan will mark the extent of this proposed project as shown
in Figure 1. The proposed project will involve the construction of a primary school
within this area. There are buildings to the east and north of the proposed building, with
only the south and west sides being open. The southern side of the proposed building
will be connected to the GARRA road and therefore the entrance to the site will be
located to the south of the building.
We will also analyses the site constraints and impacts of the proposed building in the
table below to ensure that the project is feasible and to minimize the impact of this
constraint on the project plan through early identification of site constraints.
Site constraints
1. Overshadowing
2. Noise pollution
3. Structural constraints
4. Zoning regulations
5. Access constraints
Impacts
If an adjacent building is taller than the
proposed development, it may cast
shadows on the site, affecting available
sunlight and natural ventilation. This
may require changes to the building
design to maximize the use of natural
light and airflow.
If adjacent buildings are sources of noise
pollution, this may affect the design and
use of the site.
If the adjacent building is very close to
the proposed building, it may limit the
type of foundation or structural system,
which may affect the design of the
building and may increase the cost of the
project.
Local regulations may restrict the height,
size or use of buildings in the area. If the
proposed building does not comply with
these
regulations,
subsequent
amendments will affect the timing and
cost of the overall project.
The presence of adjacent buildings may
restrict access to the site, which may
affect the type and method of
construction equipment that can be used
during the construction phase.
Table 1: Site constraints
2.2.
Site management considerations
We will consider the following 3 areas to ensure efficient, safe and effective
management of the site:
1) Health and Safety-To ensure the safety of workers and visitors on site. The
contractor should provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and regularly
check safety equipment.
2) Environmental considerations-Dust pollution, air pollution, noise pollution and
water pollution generated during construction need to be taken into account. Dust
and air pollution can be reduced by watering the site, using environmentally
friendly construction materials and building temporary fences to limit the spread
of noise.
3) Site Security-To secure the site and prevent theft and vandalism of construction
materials, security cameras, fenced sites and security guards can be installed on the
site.
We will provide appropriate solutions to the site restrictions to ensure the project runs
properly, as shown in the table below:
Site constraints
Solutions
1. Overshadowing
To mitigate the effects of overshadowing
by adjacent buildings, the proposed
building may increase the size of window
openings and provide skylights or other
features that maximise the use of natural
light and airflow.
2. Noise pollution
To address noise pollution from adjacent
buildings, the proposed building could
take measures to apply sound insulation
materials or noise barriers to building
materials at the design stage. And for
areas of the building that need to be kept
quiet to be located away from noise
sources.
3. Structural constraints
A detailed site survey should be carried
out during the design phase of the
proposed building to avoid conflicts
between the building structure and
adjacent buildings.
4. Zoning regulations
The proposed building needs more
communication with the authorities
during design and construction to ensure
that the proposed building complies with
the relevant regulations and to avoid
subsequent
demolition
and
reconstruction.
5. Access constraints
The design of entrances and exits to the
site should provide space for construction
vehicles, equipment, and materials.
Table 2: Site constraints solutions
2.3.
Site layout
Legend
Central access
Hoist
Temporary fencing
Office area
Staff accommodation
Material storage areas
Car park
Toilets
Crane
Entranc
Exit
e
We have proposed the following on the proposed site:
⚫ Construction of a temporary perimeter wall for sound and security purposes.
⚫ A crane has been set up in the middle of the site, which covers the entire proposed
building.
⚫ A hoist space has been created around the proposed building.
⚫ A central access is provided in the middle of the proposed building to facilitate the
passage of employees.
⚫ Staff accommodation, office areas and toilets are located at the end of the site.
⚫ We have created a car park and material storage area to facilitate the unloading of
trucks.
⚫ A car washer has been installed at the exit to prevent the trucks from taking dirt off
the site and causing environmental pollution.
⚫ A storage area for non-waterproof materials has been set up to the right of the exit.
Vehicle washers
Warehouse
Tell a Story about Selfies
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Impact of social media on body image and self-esteem
Student’s Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Course Name and Number:
Instructor’s Name:
Assignment Due Date:
Tell a Story about Selfies
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Impact of social media on body image and self-esteem
Executive summary
The purpose of this report is to explore the impact of peer perception on people’s self-esteem and
behavior through the lens of selfies. The topic of this report is the pervasive influence of peer
perception on individuals’ mental well-being and behavior in relation to selfies. We will examine
how the desire for social acceptance and conformity to societal norms can impact individuals’
self-perception, and how this is reflected in the selfies they take and share with others. The
context of this exploration is in all contexts where people interact with their peers, including
schools, workplaces, and social situations. The target audience for this assignment includes
mental health professionals, researchers, and individuals who are interested in the intersection of
technology, culture, and mental health. To facilitate the dissemination of our findings, we will
create a media artifact in the form of an interactive website that will feature multimedia content,
such as photos, videos, and text.
Impact of social media on body image and self-esteem
The topic of this assignment is the impact of social media on body image and self-esteem among
young women. In particular, we will focus on the ways in which social media platforms such as
Instagram and TikTok can promote unrealistic beauty standards, leading to negative body image
and self-esteem issues. The idea is relevant in contemporary times, as social media has become
an increasingly pervasive part of our lives, particularly among younger generations. The pressure
to conform to societal beauty standards, as perpetuated by social media, can lead to serious
mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. The actors in this idea are young women
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who are active users of social media, as well as mental health professionals, researchers, and
advocates who study the impact of social media on mental health and body image (Steinsbekk et
al.,2020).
Literature review
1.Henriques, M., & Patnaik, D. (2020). Social media and its effects on beauty. In BeautyCosmetic Science, Cultural Issues and Creative Developments. Intech Open.
Https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/73271
The source is a book chapter in a publication by Intech Open, which is a reputable publisher of
scientific and technical literature. The authors are affiliated with academic institutions and their
credentials are provided. The chapter explores the impact of social media on beauty standards
and the body image of individuals. It discusses the positive and negative effects of social media
on beauty and provides recommendations for individuals and society to promote healthy body
image.
The chapter is a review of existing literature and does not use a specific research methodology.
Social media has contributed to the standardization and homogenization of beauty ideals. The
use of social media has been associated with negative body image and disordered eating
behaviors. Social media can also be a source of empowerment and support for individuals to
embrace diverse beauty standards.
Theme (A): social media and its impact on body image and beauty standards Theme (B):
Motivations for posting selfies on social media
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2.Rounsefell, K., Gibson, S., mclean, S., Blair, M., Molenaar, A., Brennan, L., … & mccaffrey, T.
A. (2020). Social media, body image and food choices in healthy young adults: A mixed methods
systematic review. Nutrition & Dietetics, 77(1), 19-40.
Https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31583837/
This is a scholarly article published in the journal Nutrition & Dietetics, which is a peerreviewed academic journal in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
The article is a systematic review that examines the relationship between social media, body
image, and food choices among healthy young adults.
The article uses a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research
methods to synthesize existing research on the topic.
The research findings are:
Social media use is associated with negative body image and disordered eating behaviors in
young adults. Social media can also have a positive influence on healthy eating behaviors, such
as promoting awareness of healthy food choices.
The impact of social media on body image and food choices varies based on factors such as
gender, age, and the type of social media platform used.
Theme: The impact of social media on body image and food choices among young adults.
3.Mills, J. S., Musto, S., Williams, L., & Tiggemann, M. (2018). “Selfie” harm: Effects on mood
And body image in young women. Body Image, 27, 86-92.
Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.08.007
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Scholarly source – peer-reviewed article published in a scholarly journal (Body Image).
The article reports on a quantitative study using an online survey of 180 women aged 18 to 25
years old from Australia, investigating the impact of taking and posting selfies on body image
and mood.
Research methodology: Quantitative method – online survey.
Research findings: Women who took and posted selfies reported higher levels of selfobjectification, appearance anxiety, and negative moods than those who did not take selfies.
4.Sung, Y., Lee, J-A., Kim, E., & Choi, S.M. (2016). Why we post selfies: Understanding
Motivations for posting pictures of oneself. Personality and Individual Differences, 97, 260-265.
Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.04.004
Scholarly source – peer-reviewed article published in a scholarly journal (Personality and
Individual Differences).
The article reports on a qualitative study using interviews with 32 participants from South Korea,
investigating the motivations for posting selfies.
Research methodology: Qualitative method – interviews.
Research findings: Selfies are posted for various reasons, including self-expression, social
connection, mood enhancement, and self-promotion.
5.Tiidenberg, K., & Gómez Cruz, E. (2015). Selfies, Image and the Re-making of the Body.
Body
& Society, 21(4), 77-102.
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Https://doi.org/10.1177/1357034X15592465
Scholarly source – peer-reviewed article published in a scholarly journal (Body & Society).
The article reports on a qualitative study using interviews with 12 participants from Estonia,
investigating the cultural and social meanings of selfies.
Research methodology: Qualitative method – interviews.
Research findings: Selfies are a form of self-expression that enable people to control their image
and negotiate their identity, while also reinforcing cultural norms and social hierarchies.
6.Sheldon, P., & Bryant, K. (2016). Instagram: Motives for its use and relationship to narcissism
And contextual age. Computers in Human Behavior, 58, 89-97.
Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.12.059
Scholarly source – peer-reviewed article published in a scholarly journal (Computers in Human
Behavior).
The article reports on a quantitative study using an online survey of 326 Instagram users aged 18
to 65 years old from the United States, investigating the motivations for using Instagram and
their relationship to narcissism and age.
Research methodology: Quantitative method – online survey.
Research findings: Instagram is used for various reasons, including self-presentation, social
interaction, entertainment, and information-seeking. Narcissism was positively associated with
self-promotion and followers, while age was negatively associated with self-presentation and
followers.
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7.Steinsbekk, S., Wichstrøm, L., Stenseng, F., Nesi, J., Hygen, B. W., & Skalická, V. (2021). The
impact of social media use on appearance self-esteem from childhood to adolescence–A 3-wave
community study. Computers in Human Behavior, 114, 106528.
Https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563220302806
“Computers in Human Behavior” is a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on research
related to human-computer interaction and the social impact of technology.
The authors are affiliated with universities and research institutions, indicating expertise and
involvement in academic research.
The article examines the relationship between social media use and appearance self-esteem in
children and adolescents over three years. The findings suggest that increased social media use is
associated with decreased appearance self-esteem in girls, but not in boys.
Research methodology
Quantitative methods: The study is a longitudinal, 3-wave community study that utilizes surveys
to collect data on social media use and appearance self-esteem.
Research findings
Girls who reported more frequent social media use had lower appearance self-esteem over time.
Boys did not show a significant relationship between social media use and appearance selfesteem.
The effect of social media use on appearance self-esteem was moderated by age, with younger
girls showing a stronger relationship.
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Theme (A): The impact of social media on body image and appearance self-esteem. Theme (B):
Motivations for posting selfies and effects on mood and behavior
Media artifact
(a) The person I have chosen for this assignment is my neighbor who likes taking selfies but has
never thought about the use of selfies in branding campaigns or about the reasons why people
heavily edit their selfies. I chose this audience because they have a personal interest in taking
selfies and can relate to the topic on a personal level, but are not familiar with the broader
implications and motivations behind selfie culture (Henriques et al.,2020).
(b) I have created an infographic to present the topic of research because it is a visual and
concise way to present complex information. The use of visuals and graphics can help to engage
and capture the attention of the audience, and make the information easier to understand and
remember (Sheldon et al.,2016).
The infographic presents the following information:
A definition of selfies and their popularity
The motivations behind selfie-taking and posting
The impact of social media and selfies on body image and self-perception
Reflection
I enjoyed the research aspect of this assignment the most, particularly finding and reading
academic articles related to the topic of selfies. It was fascinating to learn about the various
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motivations behind why people take selfies and the potential impact that social media can have
on one’s self-image and mental health.
The part of this assignment that I enjoyed the least was probably the media artifact creation.
While I enjoyed brainstorming creative idea…
