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WorksheetsTopic 1- Introduction to estimating
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is Gross Floor Area (GFA)?
All the spaces
All the enclosed spaces
All covered spaces
All open spaces
Enclosed spaces are spaces have 1)______, 2)_______ and 3)________.
floor
ceiling
enclosing wall at all side
roof
internal wall
Are columns and balustrades considered as enclosing walls?
yes
no
When measure GFA, sloping surfaces such as staircases shall be measured...
Sloping as per real measurement
Flat on plan
Opened roof top carparks are calculated as GFA?
Yes
No
Your name
What is the role of planning engineer in estimating?
Report on the technical & financial progress to estimator
Provide most economic sources for the supply of materials and plant, get quotations
Prepare programme, temporary work designs, organisational chart
Prepare BQ, examine amendments, set up agreements, assess risks
Why first estimate is very important?
Used to decide whether the project should be proceeded or not.
Important to construct the building.
Used to compare with subsequent estimate.
As basis to allocate budget.
During tendering stage, subcontractor will submit a quotation to main contractor, hence they need to perform an estimate. Which of the following is not the reason why they need to perform an estimate?
to prepare BQ and specification for the project
to have an idea of what is involved in the project
to know at what stages they will be needed
to justify how long it will take to complete their work
to know how many workers and how much equipment
Which of the following is not important when we decide which estimating methods to be used?
The amount of information available during estimating stages
The duration given to perform estimate
The cost data information available in the company
The project location
