National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad

Department of Civil Engineering

CE-372 – Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

Assignment No.1 CLO-1 & 2

Semester: Spring 2022 Max Marks: 10
Announced Date: May 13, 2022, Due Date: May 20, 2022
Instructor: Engr. Hamza Subhani
Student Name: CMS ID:

Question No.1. What is the relationship between the working drawings and
the specifications?
Question No.2. How does the work involved in being an estimator for a
general contractor differ from that of an estimator who works for a
subcontractor?
Question No.3. With separate contracts, describe three options available to
the owner for managing the contractor’s work on the project.
Question No.4. List and briefly define the types of agreements that may be
used for the owner’s payment to the contractor.