UEBQ3523 CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

TUTORIAL 2-APPROXIMATE ESTIMATING

QUESTION 1

By referring to section A-A, plan, and the major unit rates given, estimate the
construction cost for a small factory guard house using the approximate quantities
method.

1200 x 1800 aluminum

casement window

Grade 30

3.000
Timber flush door

150 3.000 150

20mm thick cement and sand
rendering
Grade 30
fabric reinforcement

3.000

150
Half brickwall in
mortar (1:3) with
plaster finishes
2.500

150

(80 marks)
QUESTION 2

Classify the objectives of creating a pre-tender estimate and analyse the variables that
affect the accuracy of cost estimation for construction projects.
(20 marks)

[Total : 100 marks]