Estimating in Building Construction

Chapter 19 HVAC
 HVAC WORKS
• As in electrical and plumbing work, this portion of the work may be bid under
single or separate contracts.
• Bidding under separate contracts for HVAC work is similar to bidding under
separate contracts for electrical and plumbing work.
• Like all work, this portion must be designed and installed in accordance with
all federal, state, and local codes. Many different codes may have control,
depending on the types of systems used.
 SINGLE CONTRACT
• Subcontractors who specialize in this type of work will be submitting bids to
estimators, so your area of responsibility falls within the preparation of an
approximate bid for comparison.
• Referring to the working drawings and specifications, estimators prepare a
complete list of major items required. They determine exactly where the
responsibility for each portion rests.
• If responsibility boundaries are unclear, estimators should request that the
architect/engineer clarify them, as it is unwise to make assumptions about
this or any portion of the project.
 SINGLE CONTRACT
• The takeoff includes piping, ductwork, drains, equipment, fixtures, and
accessories.
• The specifications will state who is responsible for trenching, both from the
road to the building and within the building.
• Estimators need a general knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air-
conditioning to understand the equipment involved.
 SEPARATE CONTRACT
• The same general conditions prevail with HVAC work under separate contracts
as when the electrical and plumbing are bid as separate contracts.
• Estimators must understand the mutual responsibilities involved and what the
coordination requirements are.
• The work still must be integrated into the building construction.
HVAC SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
COORDINATION ISSUES
CHECKLIST
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