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Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.

Council of Student Chapters (IIEE-CSC)
10th MEGA SEMINAR
February 7, 2007 10:30am-12:00nn, University of Sto. Tomas

BUILDING WIRING
ESTIMATING AND COSTING

by
FLORIGO C. VARONA, PEE
FCVARONA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
VALUE-ZEN MECHANELEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
 About
The Speaker
 FLORIGO C. VARONA
Professional Electrical Engineer

VALUE-ZEN
MECHANELEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.

A Management and Technical Consultant

• Conducting Technical Audit as well as providing

Management and Technical advice and solution to clients like

• PRUDENTIAL LIFE, WALTERMART, KINGS COURT,

CLEAN LIVING, ASIA FUSION EQUIPMENT, & others.
 FLORIGO C. VARONA
Professional Electrical Engineer

VALUE-ZEN
MECHANELEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.

A Management and Technical Lecturer of

• Project Management Series at IIEE, SPECS, UP-NEC,

CMDF, and other companies in the construction industries.

• Senior Course on Building Construction Management

sponsored by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
for project managers in Asia-Pacific region in six (6)
consecutive years.
 FLORIGO C. VARONA
Professional Electrical Engineer

VALUE-ZEN
MECHANELEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.

A member of TESDA-SPECS Panel of Expert who

prepared the Occupational Skills Standard as well as the
Competency Assessment Instrument for the Electrical
Construction Sector.

A Professional Electrical Engineer since 1985

backed up by 30-years combined work experience in
design, construction, maintenance, and training.
 IIEE-CSC 10th MEGA SEMINAR

BUILDING WIRING
ESTIMATING AND COSTING
 The objective of
BW ESTIMATING AND COSTING
After the technical session the participants should be able to:
• Know the purpose and importance of estimating & costing.

• Become aware of the factors affecting accurate estimate.

• Determine the estimating phases in a project cycle.

• Understand the steps in preparing cost estimate.

• Identify several types of estimates and their application.

 Course Outline
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Purpose of Estimating & Costing
3.0 Importance of Detailed Costing
4.0 Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
5.0 Steps in Preparing Cost Estimate
6.0 Types of Estimates and Their Costing
Introduction
 COST ESTIMATES

A forecast of future project cost

prepared to ensure success of
project undertaking - particularly
financial success.
 COST ESTIMATES

A basis for approving an

economical and reasonable budget
needed to complete the project
on time with required quality.
[Proponents and Owners]
 COST ESTIMATES

A basis for endorsing a realistic and

reasonable budget acceptable to the
owner without sacrificing public safety
in compliance with codes & regulations
[Designers]
 COST ESTIMATES

A basis for declaring BID PRICE

that is acceptable to the client with
reasonable profit.

[Contractors]
 COST ESTIMATES

A basis for requesting BUDGET

necessary to perform construction
activities in conformance with
quality and delivery requirement.
[Project Engineers]
 Purpose of
Estimating and Costing
 There are several purposes in
estimating and costing
--depending on point of view of--

Proponents/Owners
Designers
Contractors
Project Engineers
Proponents’/Owners’ Point of View

To establish a reliable and

dependable Cost Estimate that will
serve as a basis for awarding the
project to qualified contractor.
 For proponents and owners with
reliable and accurate estimate, Bid
Price is gauge how close it is to reality
of completing the project on time
without sacrificing quality.
 The objective of estimating is to
declare the right budget for the
project to be completed on time
without sacrificing quality.

A budget acceptable to contractors

that is economical and reasonable.
 Contractors’ Point of View

To establish a realistic and

accurate Price with greater chance
of winning the bid and gaining
reasonable profit.
Winning the project without gaining
profit is a losing proposition.
On the other hand, ensuring
greater profit without winning the
project is a futile exercise.
 The objective of estimating is to
declare the right price for each
work item.

A price acceptable to the client with

reasonable profit.
 Designers’ Point of View

To establish alternative budget

options that is realistic and
acceptable to owners without
sacrificing Public Safety.
 For designers with realistic and
reasonable estimate, Owner’s Budget
is gauge how close it is to reality of
ensuring Public Safety and complying
Codes and Regulations.
 The objective of estimating is to
endorse the right budget for the
project without sacrificing public
safety and code compliance.

A budget acceptable to owners that

is realistic and reasonable.
Project Engineer’s Point of View

To establish alternative budget

options that is realistic and
reasonable to company without
sacrificing Quality and Delivery.
 For engineers with realistic and
accurate estimate, Company’s Budget
is gauge how close it is to reality of
ensuring the project will be completed
on time without sacrificing quality.
 The objective of estimating is to
endorse the right budget for the
project to be completed on time
with the required quality.

A budget acceptable to the company

that is realistic and reasonable.
 Importance of
Detailed Costing
 Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING DESIGN & PLANNING STAGE
Preliminary Cost Advice and Budgetary

For owners, knowing the

budgetary requirement is a must.

It is necessary for making a --

GO or NO GO decision.
 Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING DESIGN & PLANNING STAGE
Studying Possible Design Option
With costing in design options,
the owner is able to study not only
the quality behind…

But also the cost implication

for such option.
 Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING DESIGN & PLANNING STAGE
Cost Planning
The management can plan
for cost appropriation,
if cost of work is clear.

Budget approval
would be easier --eventually.
Importance of Detailed Costing
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Pricing
For contractors, cost estimating is
necessary in coming up with the
most reasonable price with…

greater chance of winning the bid

and gaining good profit.
Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Project Cost Control
With cost details, monitoring and
control is easier to implement.

Cost Performance Evaluation

can be done quickly to assess
savings or cost over run.
Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Billing and Collection
Without Cost Estimates, billing
would be unreliable.

Worst, it might become unrealistic

that the client will seek further
justification.
Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Evaluating Work Progress
In detailed costing, work items are
declared with clear and definite
costing per time interval.

Time scaled costing serves as a

basis for Progress Evaluation.
Importance of Detailed Costing
DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Variation Claims
Change Orders and Extra Works
have to be quantified and given
costing prior to execution.

Approved Detailed Costing is

necessary before working.
 Importance of Detailed Costing
POST CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Basis for Performance Analysis of the Project
After completing the project, final
costing is done to reflect profit.

The final cost becomes part of

cost information needed as
reference of future project.
Estimating Phases
in a Project Cycle
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
BUDGETARY ESTIMATE
An owner’s quick estimate of Total Project Cost
It serves as a basis for sizing up
whether financial standing is
sufficient or not.

Most appropriate during

Conceptualization Stage.
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
PROGRAMMING ESTIMATE
An estimate of major work item in percent weight

It serves as a basis for cost

allocation of major work items.

Most appropriate during

Project Definition Stage.
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
SCHEMATIC ESTIMATE
A designer’s estimate of major work items
Estimates are more accurate
when material specifications and
bill of quantities are known.

Most appropriate during

Project Planning Stage.
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
A contractor’s estimate of the project

An estimate that is focused on

winning the bid and gaining profit.

Most appropriate during

Project Tendering Stage.
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
FINAL ESTIMATE
An optimum estimate from a bid winner
An estimate that is focused on
establishing cost control as well
as maximizing profit.

Most appropriate during

Pre-planning Stage.
Estimating Phases in a Project Cycle
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
A construction estimate based on production plan
An estimate that is focused on
optimizing resources, productivity
and cost savings.

Most appropriate during

Project Execution Stage.
Steps in preparing
Cost Estimates
 Step #1

LEARN ABOUT THE

PROPOSED PROJECT
 Step #1
LEARN
about the proposed project.

BEGIN
by fully understanding the
Proposed Project Package.
Apply 5W2H.
 First “W”
Stands for WHO?
(Who is the owner of project?)
Knowing the owner
will give us an idea about the
Proposed Project Package.
Owners have particular
quality, delivery, and cost
requirement.
 Second “W”
Stands for WHAT?
(What the project is all about?)
A brief description that
will give us an overview about
the Proposed Project.
Details can be found in
the Invitation to Bid
and Scope of Work.
 Third “W”
Stands for WHERE?
(Where the project is located?)
Be familiar with the location of
the proposed project.
Is it remote? Far?
Is it Near? Accessible?
Some factors have to be
considered based on
project location.
 Fourth “W”
Stands for WHEN?
(When to submit the bid?)
(When to start and finish the project?)
Know the deadline in order to
submit the bid on-time.
Determine when to start and finish
the proposed project.
Know the project schedule.
When? What date? How long?
 Fifth “W”
Stands for WHY?
(Why undertake the project?)
Unwritten most of the time.
But, there is always a reason
behind a project being done.
Knowing this hidden
“WHY?” is a plus factor.
It answers the quality, delivery
and cost requirement.
 First “H”
Stands for HOW?
(How the project would be done?)
Knowing “HOW” is...
...knowing the step-by-step work
to be undertaken on the project.
Knowing the “STEP” is...
…knowing the quality,
delivery and cost component
of the WORK.
 Second “H”
Stands for HOW MUCH?
(How much is the cost of the project?)
Knowing how much...
…is the approved budget…
... is a plus factor.
DECLARED OR NOT...
…you must have an idea to
make the estimate realistic.
 5W2H

WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHEN?
WHY?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT?
WHERE?
WHEN?
WHY?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE?
WHEN?
WHY?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE IT IS LOCATED?
WHEN?
WHY?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE IT IS LOCATED?
WHEN TO START/FINISH?
WHY?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE IT IS LOCATED?
WHEN TO START/FINISH?
WHY DO THE PROJECT?
HOW?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE IT IS LOCATED?
WHEN TO START/FINISH?
WHY DO THE PROJECT?
HOW IS IT UNDERTAKEN?
HOW MUCH?
 5W2H

WHO IS THE OWNER?

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
WHERE IT IS LOCATED?
WHEN TO START/FINISH?
WHY DO THE PROJECT?
HOW IS IT UNDERTAKEN?
HOW MUCH IS THE COST?
 Step #2

ACQUIRE PLANS, SPECS,

AND PROPOSAL.
THEN CHECK & ACT
 Step #2
Acquire Plans, Specs & Proposal
then CHECK, and ACT
GET & CAUSIOUSLY STUDY
The Technical Drawings,
Specifications, and Contract
Documents
QUALIFIED? CAPABLE?
DECIDE IF OK OR NOT.
 ACQUIRE AND CHECK FOR
Completeness of Plans.
Ensure the details are clear.
CHECK FOR COMPLETENESS OF
ELECTRICAL PLAN

LIGHTING LAYOUT
POWER LAYOUT
AUXILIARY LAYOUT
SCHEDULE OF LOADS
ONE-LINE DIAGRAM
RISER DIAGRAM
SYMBOLS & LEGEND
 OTHER PARTS OF
ELECTRICAL PLAN

MOUNTING DETAILS

WIRING DIAGRAM

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
 The Focus of Checking the Plan is...
Completeness & Clarity.
To make accurate & reliable estimate.
 Part of the Electrical Plan not mentioned is...
NOTES & SPECIFICATION
Others prepare this on separate sheet.
 ACQUIRE AND STUDY PARTS OF
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORK

CODES, PERMITS

GUARANTEE

MATERIALS
CHECK FOR SPECIFICATION OF
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS

WIRES
CONDUITS
BOXES & FITTINGS
LIGHTING FIXTURE
WIRING DEVICES
PANELS & BREAKERS
AUXILIARY DEVICES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION EW – ELECTRICAL WORK

EW 101: SCOPE

The work to be done by the CONTRACTOR under this

division consists of furnishing all labor and materials
required completing and making ready for use the following
items in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

.General Lighting System

.Stalls Individual Electrical Power System
.(MECO) Electric Meter Center
.Submeters for Tenants (temporary power provisions)
EW 102: CODES, PERMITS, CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION AND APPROVAL:

102.1 The installation specified herein shall comply

with the provision of the latest approved edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code with all laws and regulations
of local authorities having jurisdiction over electrical
installations, and with all rules and requirements of the
local power company.

102.2 The Contractor, prior to the start of the work,

shall obtain at his own expense, all permits required by the
government approving Authorities and, after completion of
the work, shall furnish the Owner a copy of the Certificate
of Final Inspection and Approval from the above
authorities. The Contractor shall pay all penalties incurred
by him or his agents.
EW 104: MATERIALS

All materials shall be new and shall conform to the Standard of

the Underwriter’s Laboratories and shall comply with the
specifications, unless specifically accepted and all materials
where not specified shall be of their respective kind. Samples of
any materials shall be submitted for approval as required by the
Project Architect.
EW 105: WIRE

105.1 All wire shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed,

shall be of 90% conductivity, shall be smooth and true of a
cylindrical form and shall be within 1% of the actual size called
for.

105.2 No wire shall be smaller than 2.0 sq. mm. except for
control leads, plastic insulated for 600 volts working pressure,
type THW insulation and shall be as manufactured by Phelp
Dodge or Duraflex.
 The Focus of Studying the SPECS is...
QUALITY REQUIREMENT.
To make realistic and competitive
cost estimate.
The other aspect of the project to be...
CAUTIOUSLY STUDIED IS
THE BID PROPOSAL
CAREFULLY STUDY THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE BID PROPOSAL

Bid Form
DETAILED ESTIMATE
Summary Sheet
CASH FLOW
Payment Schedule
SCHEDULE, S-CURVE
Construction Methods
Other requirements to be studied as part of the
THE BID PROPOSAL
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
List of Construction Personnel
MANPOWER SCHEDULE
Equipment Loading
SITE INSPECTION
Bid Security
CREDIT LINE
Safety and Health Program
 Thoroughly study the details of
THE SCOPE OF WORK
Roughing-in Works
WIRING WORKS
Wiring Device Installation Works
FIXTURE MOUNTING WORKS
Equipment Installation Works
 Cautiously study also the
GENERAL REQUIREMENT
PERMIT & LICENSES
Mobilization
DEMOBILIZATION
Insurance, Coverage, Bonds
UTILITIES & SECURITIES
Temporary Facilities
AS-BUILT PLANS/DRAWINGS
Others needed prior to operation
 Review also the prescribed
BILL OF QUANTITIES
Unit of Measurement

Details of BOQ

Summary of BOQ
 ACQUIRING COMPLETE SET OF

PLANS, SPECS, & PROPOSAL

Is a must. Focusing on
CLARITY AND ACCURACY
To come up with a
COMPETITIVE & PROFITABLE
ESTIMATE.
 AFTER ACQUIRING & STUDYING

PLANS, SPECS, & PROPOSAL

The next thing to do is to…
ACT PROMPTLY

Quickly Deciding
TO PROCEED OR NOT.
 Step #3

PERFORM ON-SITE VISIT

AND OCULAR INSPECTION
 Step #3
Perform On-Site Visit and
OCCULAR INSPECTION
As much as possible
VISIT THE SITE
AND CONDUCT
OCCULAR INSPECTION
To become familiar of the
locality.
Focus and Become Familiar of the following during
ON-SITE VISIT
Transportation
UTILITIES
Local Government Requirement
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Vendors & Suppliers Capability
SECURITY
Local Climatic Condition
Project Site Situation
Look into difficulties/uncertainties of the following
AT THE PROJECT SITE
Material & Equipment Handling
WAREHOUSING
Fabrication Yard
BARRACKS
Layout Difficulties
MOUNTING DIFFICULTIES
Location Uncertainties
OBSTRUCTIONS
 ACTUAL CONDUCT OF

ON-SITE VISIT
Is really very necessary to come up
with more accurate, more realistic,

And above all, most reasonable

but profitable estimate.
 Step #4

GATHER SUBSTANTIAL
AND ACCURATE
ESTIMATE DATA
 Step #4
Gather Substantial & Accurate
ESTIMATE DATA
OBTAIN UPDATED
ESTIMATE DATA.
DETERMINE 5M TO BE
UTILIZED AND
ANALYZE SWOT.
 Secure substantial and accurate
ESTIMATE DATA
Latest Material Pricing
UPDATED PRODUCTIVITY
MEASUREMENT
Current Project Performance
RESOURCE UTILIZATION
SWOT Analysis
 Accurate Estimating Involves Acquiring
THE LATEST MATERIAL PRICE

Basic Material Listing

MATERIAL PRICE
DATA BANK
Quotation Form
ABSTRACT OF CANVAS
Reliable Labor Cost Estimate is derived from
UPDATED PRODUCTIVITY
MEASUREMENT

Method Study

WORK MEASUREMENTS

Productivity Index
Realistic Estimating Requires Comparing with
CURRENT PROJECT
PERFORMANCE
Progress Report
MATERIAL COST GRAPH
Labor Cost Graph
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Competitive Estimate is based on economical
RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Manpower Utilization

EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION

Material Utilization
Optimized Profitability could be gained by conducting
SWOT Analysis

STRENGTH
Weakness
OPPORTUNITY
Threat
 Gathering Substantial and Accurate

ESTIMATE DATA
Is really very necessary to come up
with more accurate, more realistic,

And above all, most reasonable

but profitable estimate.
 Step #5

PREPARE CAREFULLY
AND PROMPTLY THE
COST ESTIMATE
The following are steps in coming up with
COST ESTIMATE
Identify Sub-con Items
SECURE SUB-CON PRICES
Verify Track Record/Capability
CONTACT SUPPLIERS
Review Insurance, Bonding
REVIEW WAGE POLICY
Prepare Work Breakdown Structure
DEVELOP TAKE-OFF SHEET
 The following are suggested
BREAKDOWN OF WORK
Roughing-in Works
WIRING WORKS
Wiring Device Installation
FIXTURE MOUNTING WORKS
Equipment Mounting & Installation
AUXILIARY WIRING WORKS
Auxiliary Device Installation
TESTING & COMMISSIONING
 Suggestion in
DEVELOPING TAKE-OFF SHEET

Material Quantity Take-off

Bill of Materials with costing
Detailed Labor Costing
Detailed Bill of Quantities
The following are cost additive of
MATERIALS
Transport Expense
HANDLING EXPENSE
Storage Expense
WASTE & LOSSES
Value Added Tax
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE
The following are cost additive for
LABOR
SSS
Pag-ibig
MEDICARE
Cost of Living Allowance
13th MONTH PAY
Bonus
HOLIDAY PAY
Other Compensation
The final part of estimating is to come up with
COST SUMMARY
DIRECT COST
Job Overhead Expenses
GENERAL OVERHEAD
Project Cost
PROFIT
Total Cost
CONTRACTOR’S TAX
Bid Cost
 BILL OF MATERIALS FOR CLI MAIN FEEDER LINE
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
1.0 wire # 125 mm.sq. thhn 900 mts. 278.00 250,200.00
2.0 50mm.dia.RSC 40 pcs. 450.00 18,000.00
3.0 50mm.dia.coupling 40 pcs. 75.00 3,000.00
4.0 locknut & bushing 8 pcs. 30.00 240.00
5.0 50mm.Elbow 6 pcs. 160.00 960.00
6.0 Pullbox.30x.30x.15mm. 2 pcs. 450.00 900.00
7.0 Entrance cap 50mm. 2 pcs. 150.00 300.00
8.0 Secondary rack 14 pcs. 150.00 2,100.00
9.0 Expansion bolt 30 pcs. 7.00 210.00
10.0 Guide wire 2 kilo 45.00 90.00
11.0 Wire connector 250mm. 4 pcs. 240.00 960.00
12.0 Rubber tape 4 roll 75.00 300.00
13.0 Electrical tape 5 roll 40.00 200.00
14.0 U- clamp 12 pcs. 15.00 180.00
15.0 U- clamp holder 12 pcs. 45.00 540.00
16.0 L- vie 50mm. 2 pcs. 250.00 500.00
A. TOTAL MATERIAL COST........................................................ 278,680.00
PROJECT : SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CLI SERVICE ENTRANCE
OWNER : CLEAN LIVING INC.
LOCATION : Tunasan, Muntinlupa
CONTRACTOR : VALUE-ZEN/FCVARONA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

DETAILED COST ESTIMATE

ITEM DESCRIPTION QNTY. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

1.00 One (1) unit CONCRETE PEDESTAL
dimension: 300 x 450 x 2000mm
on top of CLI Perimeter wall (includes
form, rebar, and concreting works)

1.10 MATERIALS
1.1.1 Cement 4.00 bags 95.00 380.00
1.1.2 Sand 0.25 cu.m. 200.00 50.00
1.1.3 Gravel 0.50 cu.m. 400.00 200.00
1.1.4 Tie Wires 0.50 kgs. 35.00 17.50
1.1.5 Coco lumber 16.00 bd.ft. 7.00 112.00
1.1.6 Plywood 1/2" x 4' x 8' 2.00 shts. 500.00 1,000.00
1.1.7 Rebar #3 2.00 length 36.00 72.00
1.1.8 Rebar #5 4.00 lengths 95.00 380.00

Sub-total of 1.10 2,211.50

1.20 LABOR
1.2.1 Labor 4.00 mday 180.00 720.00
1.2.2 Steel man 1.00 mday 250.00 250.00
Contractor : VALUE-ZEN INC. / FCVARONA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Project : Proposed Renovation of Caltex Clubhouse (ELECTRICAL WORKS)
Location : San Pascual, Batangas
Owner : CALTEX (Philippines) INC.

BILL OF QUANTITIES

ACTIVITIES QTY. UNIT UNITCOST TOTAL COST

A. Labor & Materials
I. Mobilization 1.0 lot 40,000.00 40,000.00
II. Preparatory Works 1.0 lot 18,000.00 18,000.00
III. Roughing-in works
II.1 80mm dia. RSC Pipes & Acc. 48.0 lm 1,500.00 72,000.00
II.2 25mm dia. RSC Pipes & Acc. 150.0 lm 135.00 20,250.00
II.3 20mm dia. RSC Pipes & Acc. 1,200.0 lm 125.00 150,000.00
IV. Wiring Works
III.1 60 sq.mm. THW 100.0 mts. 275.00 27,500.00
III.2 30 sq.mm. TW 100.0 mts. 135.00 13,500.00
III.3 8 sq.mm. THW 300.0 mts. 36.00 10,800.00
III.4 3.5 sq.mm. TW 3,600.0 mts. 9.75 35,100.00
V. Panelboards
IV.1 500A DPDT Switch 1.0 set 25,000.00 25,000.00
IV.2 500A MDP w/ 32 Branch 1.0 set 45,000.00 45,000.00
PROJECT : ELECTRO-MECHANICAL WORKS FOR PRUDENTIAL BANK BUILDING PROJECT
OWNER : PRUDENTIAL BANK/UNICORN CONSTRUCTION
LOCATION : Grace Park, Caloocan City
CONTRACTOR : VALUE-ZEN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SPECIALISTS CO. / FCVARONA CONSULTANCY

BILL OF QUANTITIES

ITEM DESCRIPTION QNTY. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST %WT.

ELECTRICAL WORKS

I. ROUGH-IN BOXES & FITTINGS

1.00 Materials
1.01 40mm dia. IMC Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 38.00 lengths 723.69 27,500.13 1.12
1.02 80mm dia. IMC Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 9.00 lenghts 2,003.75 18,033.75 0.73
1.03 40mm dia. IMC Elbow 25.00 pcs. 312.50 7,812.50 0.32
1.04 80mm dia. IMC Elbow 4.00 pcs. 1,125.00 4,500.00 0.18
1.05 40mm dia. IMC Coupling 50.00 pcs. 93.75 4,687.50 0.19
1.06 80mm dia. IMC Coupling 15.00 pcs. 112.50 1,687.50 0.07
1.07 40mm IMC Locknut & Bushing 50.00 pcs. 6.44 321.88 0.01
1.08 80mm IMC Locknut & Bushing 15.00 pcs. 13.19 197.81 0.01
1.09 15mm dia. EMT Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 345.00 lengths 122.06 42,111.56 17.06
1.10 20mm dia. EMT Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 160.00 lenghts 185.19 29,630.00 12.01
1.10 25mm dia. EMT Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 20.00 lenghts 222.23 4,444.50 1.80
1.10 50mm dia. EMT Pipe (MATSUSHITA) 10.00 lenghts 555.56 5,555.63 2.25
1.11 15mm dia. EMT Elbow 345.00 pcs. 25.94 8,948.44 3.63
1.12 20mm dia. EMT Elbow 160.00 pcs. 37.13 5,940.00 2.41
1.12 25mm dia. EMT Elbow 20.00 pcs. 44.55 891.00 0.36
1.13 15mm dia. EMT Coupling 345.00 pcs. 7.13 2,458.13 1.00
1.14 20mm dia. EMT Coupling 160.00 pcs. 11.25 1,800.00 0.73
1.14 25mm dia. EMT Coupling 20.00 pcs. 22.50 450.00 0.18
1.14 50mm dia. EMT Coupling 10.00 pcs. 56.25 562.50 0.23
1.15 15mm EMT Connector 690.00 pcs. 6.44 4,441.88 1.80
PROJECT : ELECTRO-MECHANICAL WORKS FOR PRUDENTIAL BANK BUILDING PROJECT
OWNER : PRUDENTIAL BANK/UNICORN CONSTRUCTION
LOCATION : Grace Park, Caloocan City
CONTRACTOR : VALUE-ZEN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SPECIALISTS CO. / FCVARONA CONSULTANCY

LUMP SUM PRICE BREAKDOWN

ITEM DESCRIPTION LABOR EQPT/MATLS PROFIT/OH TOTAL

I. Rough-in Boxes & fittings 80,445.00 300,344.56 67,198.16 447,987.72

3.27 12.22 2.73 18.22

II. Wires & Cables 56,250.00 239,696.25 52,225.81 348,172.06

2.29 9.75 2.12 14.16

III. Panelboards, Breaker 52,400.00 246,804.75 52,800.84 352,005.59

Gutter & Circuit Breaker 2.13 10.04 2.15 14.32

IV. Lighting Fixtures 45,000.00 259,543.75 53,743.01 358,286.76

1.83 10.56 2.19 14.57

V. Wiring Devices 27,450.00 107,214.00 23,764.24 158,428.24

1.12 4.36 0.97 6.44

VI. Fire Alarm System 22,844.32 419,024.25 77,976.81 519,845.38

0.93 17.04 3.17 21.14

VII. Telephone System 10,850.00 32,062.50 7,572.79 50,485.29

0.44 1.30 0.31 2.05

VIII. Others (Plans, Permits, 70,000.00 120,000.00 33,529.41 223,529.41

Testing & Commissioning) 2.85 4.88 1.36 9.09

T O T A L 365,239.32 1,724,690.06 368,811.07 2,458,740.45

14.85 70.15 15.00 100.00
CONTRACTOR : VALUE-ZEN EMS COMPANY
PROJECT : 2 STOREY RESIDENCE WITH ATTIC
LOCATION : MUNTINLUPA CITY
DATE : FEB. 10, 1999
BILL OF QUANTITIES
ITEM DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT UNIT COST AMOUNT
I GENERAL PROVISIONS PHP PHP
1.1 Mobilization/ demobilization 1.00 lot 50,000.00 50,000.00
1.2 Temporary Facilities 1.00 lot 50,000.00 50,000.00
1.3 Permits & Licenses 1.00 lot 45,000.00 45,000.00
1.4 Bonds & Insurance 1.00 lot 21,000.00 21,000.00
1.5 Power, water, illumination, Misc. 1.00 lot 40,000.00 40,000.00
Sub-total I 206,000.00
II SITE WORK
2.1 Clearing & Grabbing 225.00 sq.m. 188.50 42,412.50
2.2 Excavation 210.00 cu.m. 325.00 68,250.00
2.3 Backfilling & Compaction 290.00 cu.m. 134.85 39,106.50
2.4 Gravel Fill & Compaction 30.00 cu.m. 735.15 22,054.50
2.5 Hauling & Disposal of excess soil 160.00 cu.m. 331.50 53,040.00
2.6 Termite Treatment 1.00 lot 75,000.00 75,000.00
2.7 Others. 1.00 lot 25,000.00 25,000.00
Sub-total II 324,863.50
III FORMWORKS 1,019.00 sq.m. 568.50 579,301.50
IV REBARWORKS 25,375.00 kgs. 25.50 647,062.50
 Well experience Bidder could determine the

BEST BID.
Having the maximum marked-up that
could be inserted in a bid.
The mark-up is usually based
on mathematical computation
as well as extra-sensory calculation
focused on winning and gaining.
 In conclusion

A BID WINNER
Could release the right bid proposal, at
the right price, at right time and place.

Just like a martial art champion

releasing the right strike at the right
time at the right point.
 Types of Estimates
and Their Application
 Types Estimates
• Ratio Estimate (±25% Accurate)
– Used in Feasibility Study.
• Factored Estimate (±15% Accurate)
– Used in Early Stage Estimate.
• Office Estimate (±10% Accurate)
– Used in Preliminary Budget Approval
• Definitive Estimate (±5% Accurate)
– Used in Preparing Control Budget
• Final Estimate (±5% Accurate)
– Used in Preparing Cost Information
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