Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work Book by Martin Brook

Book Description

Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract, often defined by complex conditions and documents, as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, explains the job of the estimator through every stage, from early cost studies to the creation of budgets for successful tenders.

This new edition reflects recent developments in the field and covers:

• new tendering and procurement methods
• the move from basic estimating to cost-planning and the greater emphasis placed on partnering and collaborative working
• the New Rules of Measurement (NRM1 and 2), and examines ways in which practicing estimators are implementing the guidance
• emerging technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modelling) and estimating systems which can interact with 3D design models

With the majority of projects procured using design-and-build contracts, this edition explains the contractor’s role in setting costs, and design statements, to inform and control the development of a project’s design.

Clearly-written and illustrated with examples, notes and technical documentation, this book is ideal for students on construction-related courses at HNC/HND and Degree levels. It is also an important source for associated professions and estimators at the outset of their careers.

Design-to-cost aims and processes — Design-to-cost tools — Controlling areas — Option appraisals — Design-to-cost team reports — What can go wrong? — 9 Tenders with cost planning — Introduction — Terminology — Cost plan aims — Funding and affordability — Benchmarking — Cost benchmarking — Re-basing cost data — The first cost plan — Cost plan format — ‘Linear’ bill of quantities — New build and refurbishment — Pricing the refurbishment of buildings — Condition surveys — Furniture, equipment and ICT for a school project — Fixtures, fittings and medical equipment in hospitals — Aspects of good practice — Tender timetable and reviews — Final review — Value-drawdown charts — 10 Quantification for estimating — Introduction — Standard methods of measurement — Level of detail and using COBie — Bill production for estimators — 11 Tender planning and method statements — Introduction — The role of the planning engineer — Method statements — Logistical planning — Tender programmes — Tender planning with Building Information Modelling (BIM) — 12 Resource costs: labour, materials and plant — Introduction — Labour rates — Material rates — Plant rates — 13 Unit rate pricing — Introduction — Components of a rate — Method of measurement — Pricing notes — Model rate and pricing examples — 14 Sub-contractors and market testing — Introduction — Domestic sub-contractors — Nominated sub-contractors — Market testing rates for cost planned tenders — 15 Risk, opportunities and inflation — Introduction — High-level risk assessments — Risk management — Collaborative projects — Risk workshops — Pricing risks — Monte Carlo simulation — Fluctuations — Standard fluctuations clauses — Calculation of non-recoverable increases — Inflation calculations for tenders with cost planning — 16 Provisional sums and dayworks