Tendering Estimating Assignment 01[1]

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Measuring, Tendering and Estimating for Construction International College of Business and Technology

Program BTEC HND in QS & BE

Unit / Module Tendering and Estimating

Assessment Assignment 1 Tender Procedures & Estimating

Lecturer Ms. S. Kavitha

Student Name ID HNDQS/MT/26/__

Date Handed Over 01st November 2013. Date Due To Be Informed

Initial Submission Date Re-Submission

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Grading

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Criteria Met?

Assessor Feedback Initially On Resubmission

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P2.4

P3.1

P3.2

P3.3

P3.4

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

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M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

Final Grade Distinction (D) Merit (M) Pass (P)

Assessed by (name):

Signature: Date Assessed :

Student Signature & Comments

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Important Information for Students

The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce

must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer

to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a

reference list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can

hand over the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior approval

from the Program Manager Undergraduate.

Assignments returned to students for re-working must be re-submitted within 10 days (Please

refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission).

Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will

mean that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading

criteria of the assignment before completing this assignment.

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Plagiarism:

While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment, the deliberate copying of

someone elses work or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT

permitted. You may be subject to disciplinary procedure if you do this. You should sign this sheet

to show that you comply with these regulations.

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st Oct 2013

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Assignment 01

A private investor is initiating a plan of building a large shopping mall named Buy in Lavania in

Mount Lavania. He wants to build a 10 storey building and make it a landmark of Mount Lavania,

adopting more new technology. He is in the process of developing the best design for his

construction and design will be completed by end of next month.

Discuss the following issues, regard this project.

1. Client plays a major role throughout the lifecycle of the project. Specify typical clients for

which tenders are required. (P1.1)

2. Once the design is developed, the contractor has to be chosen. The client wishes to go either

open or selective tendering. Before deciding on the tender type, describe the stages of open and

selective tendering. (P4.1)

3. Once the tender type is confirmed, the contract type for this project has to be decided. Select a

contract type for this project with reasons. (P4.3)

4. Since the client needs a very quality project, it is decided to go for selective tendering. In

selective tendering, the bidders will be short listed based on their pre-qualification. Specify the

factors that are used to create select lists of bidders. (P4.2)

5. In this tender, BOQ plays a vital role in contractors estimating. Demonstrate how the bill of

quantities format can be prepared by the consultant and how the contractor can use it to build

up estimates. (P3.1)

6. In an estimate buildup of this project, basic rates will be calculated initially and the top

management will decide on the overhead and profit margin of the project, before applying to

the tender.

6.1. The management has decided the profit margin as 8 % for this project. There are critical

factors used affected this decision. Determine the critical factors. (P3.2)

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6.2. Overheads of this project are identified below.

Item Cost in Rs.

Site access roads & maintenance 900,250.00

Accommodation of site labour 500,000.00

Head office utilities such as lights, telephone, stationery supplies,

furniture etc. 1,343,570.00

Salaries of Workshop & Yard store keepers, Drivers, Foreman, Mechanics

& Workmen 10,320,000.00

Fencing & protection 210,000.00

Cleaning Contractor & Consultant Site Offices 450,000.00

Setting out & measurements 500,000.00

Preparing samples for testing 650,000.00

Insurance, Interest and taxes on business 450,000.00

Insurance of work & workmen's compensation 800,000.00

6.2.1. Calculate the head office overhead and site overhead separately. (P3.4)

6.2.2. If the basic cost of the tender is Rs. 321, 315, 300.00. Calculate the head office

overhead margin and site overhead margin of this project.

7. Health, safety & welfare are important issues in the construction. Preplanning of these, will

avoid unwanted big expenditures. Evaluate how the health, safety and welfare plan affects this

tender (P3.3)

8. The client, consultant and the contractor might have several limitations when they are going

for a selective tender. Determine the constraints which may apply to this tender process. (P1.2)

9. Documentation is very important in the construction contracts. Any dispute arises, will be

resolved based on the documentation evidence. Describe the scope of contractual

documentation required to support the tender process (P1.3)

10. There some items of the shopping mall have been given for you to estimate. Calculate the rate

including overhead and profit margin. (P2.4)

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10.1. Grade 30 reinforced concrete for 225 x 225 mm columns in ground floor.

10.1.1. Find the rate per m3

10.1.2. Find the rate per m

10.2. 150mm block wall, Block of 150mm thick, 200 x 400 mm, on Stretcher Bond on 1:5

cement: sand mortar. Find the rate per m2.

10.3. Painting walls with two coats of weather shield paint. Find the rate per m2.

Note:

In order to do the each estimate, you have to do the following tasks,

a) Produce a method statement suitable for compiling unit cost for each. (P2.3)

b) This construction is based in Colombo. Collect quotations/ bills from suppliers in

Colombo, for Material, Plant & Labour. Attach them to the document to make it more

reliable. (P2.1) Use the overhead and profit margin you obtained from Task 6.

c) While calculating the prices, use NRM for the measurement systems. (P2.2)

You are allowed to refer BSR (Building Schedule of Rates) published by ICTAD, as guidance

with a proper reference.

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Merit Grade:

Performance Descriptors Indicative Characteristics Contextualized

evidence

In order to achieve a

Merit the leaner must

The Learners evidence shows. To achieve the

grade will need to

student.

M1 Identify and apply

strategies to find

appropriate solutions

Effective judgments have been made

Complex problems with more than one variable

have been explored

An effective approach to study and research has

been applied

Effective judgments

have been made on

deciding the

contract type in

Task 03.

M2 Select/design and

apply appropriate

methods/ techniques

Relevant theories and techniques have been applied

A range of methods and techniques have been

applied

A range of sources of information has been used

The selection of methods and techniques/sources

has been justified the design of methods/techniques

has been justified

Complex information/data has been synthesized

and processed appropriate learning

methods/techniques have been applied

Calculating the

overhead margins

with appropriate

technique, using the

data given in Task

6.2.2.

M3 Present and

communicate findings

The appropriate structure and approach has been

used

Coherent, logical development of

principles/concepts for the intended audience

A range of methods of presentation have been used

and technical language has been accurately used

Communication has taken place in familiar and

unfamiliar contexts

The communication is appropriate for familiar and

unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have

been used

The overall

document should be

presented in a

professional report

structure.

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Distinction Grade:

Performance Descriptors Indicative Characteristics Contextualized

evidence

In order to achieve a

distinction the leaner

must

The Learners evidence shows. To achieve the

grade will need to

student.

D 1 Use critical reflection

to evaluate own work and

justify valid conclusions.

Conclusions have been arrived at through

synthesis of ideas and have been justified

The validity of results has been evaluated using

defined criteria

Self-criticism of approach has taken place

Realistic improvements have been proposed

against defined characteristics for success

Critically reflect your

own work and

evaluate with

supplementary

information building

up rates in Task 10.

D 2 Take responsibility

for managing and

organizing activities

Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated

Substantial activities, projects or investigations

have been planned, managed and organized

Activities have been managed

The unforeseen has been accommodated

The importance of interdependence has been

recognized and achieved

Use various methods

to plan, manage and

organize activities to

complete the report

and submit on time

with appropriate

structure.

D 3 Demonstrate

convergent/lateral/

creative thinking

Ideas have been generated and decisions taken

Self-evaluation has taken place

Convergent and lateral thinking have been applied

Problems have been solved

Innovation and creative thought have been applied

Receptiveness to new ideas is evident

Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar

contexts

Demonstration of

effective thinking

have been done

throughout the report

and finding solutions

for the scenario by

applying the theory.

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Grading Matrix

Grade code Assignment 1

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P2.4

P3.1

P3.2

P3.3

P3.4

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

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