CPCCBC4004A Assignment 4: Front Fence Cost Estimation & Analysis

This assignment solution provides a detailed cost estimation for a front fence variation project, adhering to the P10 format as required by CPCCBC4004A. It includes a breakdown of costs for preliminaries, construction works such as demolishing old structures, excavating, constructing brick fences with reinforced concrete and metal panels, installing face bricks and a steel garage door, sandstone capping, and turfing. The solution also addresses labor calculations, potential delays due to material supply, and the advantages of separate costing for materials, labor, and plant. Furthermore, it discusses factors influencing tendering decisions, plant size determination, the builder's margin components, the precedence of engineering drawings over architectural drawings, and the reasons for subcontracting projects to other parties during construction.

Running head: BUILDER CERTIFICATE 4004A ASSIGNMENT4 1
BUILDER CERTIFICATE 4004A ASSIGNMENT4
Name of Student
Institution Affiliation

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Part A
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
EQUIPMENT/SERVICES/WORKS
QTY UNIT
PRICE
(RM)
TOTAL
PRICE
(RM)
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
PRELIMINARIES
Performing checks required on the availed data
and information which is relevant to the project
regarding the layout of the site, the existing
conditions of the site and all that is required to
undertake the task (Seeley, 2014).
To come up with two copies of the drawing, a
hard copy and soft copy (stored in open drive)
bearing the details of the project design as well
as the specifications of the client.
Protection of the finishes that are existing in all
the areas that are affected by the construction
work and taking note of the defects that the
construction will have on the existing
structures. Clearance and thorough cleaning to
be conducted in all the parts in which the work
is to be done before the commencement of the
work and after completion.
Provision for the Bank Guarantee as an Earnest
Money, Public Liability Insurance, and
Workman Compensation insurance.
Defects Liability Period (DLP) to all work
related to project shall be one (1) year after
handing over the process to the client.
LS
2.0
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Supply of tools, equipment, labors, machinery,
professional supervision, materials and all that
is needed in the accomplishment of the
construction task of the project.
Note: Refer drawing for details – Project 1
attached
2.1 Demolishing of any old structures and building,
clearing of garbage and flora and eliminate
from the site.
LS
2.2
Excavating manually and keeping some part to
be used in backfilling and the remaining
discarded.
LS
Construct Brick Fence footage of 600 mm thick
x 150 mm (W) on-site concrete British
600 m

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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
EQUIPMENT/SERVICES/WORKS
QTY UNIT
PRICE
(RM)
TOTAL
PRICE
(RM)
2.3 Reinforced Concrete A7 sides formwork and
concrete G25 and others to complete.
2.4
Construct Brick Fence infill metal panels for
installation between columns. Size of the metal
panel:-
a) 50 mm (L) x 75 mm (W) x 1200 mm
(H) (III, 2014)
LS $100 per
meter supply
and delivery
2.5
Construct 150 mm thick x 300 mm (W) x 300
mm (L) cast on-site concrete column, concrete
G25 as footage and British Reinforced Concrete
A7 sides formwork and for the brick fence
(Cartlidge, 2016).
LS
2.6
Supply and install 225 mm (L) x 112.5 mm (W)
x 75 mm (H) Face bricks
1040
pieces
$700 per
thousand
supply &
delivery
2.7
Supply and install 2400 mm (H) x 2500 mm
(W) steel garage door.
1 no $300 per
piece
Supply and install 300 mm (L) x 300 mm (W) x
20 mm (H) sandstone capping
20 nos $200 per
meter at each
edge
2.8
Close turf affected area to include Backfilling
side of ground beam spread level.
LS
2.9 Site cleaning upon completion LS
3.0 Total Cost for Items 1.0-2.9
4.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(OPTIONAL)
Any other items meant to meet the
specifications of the project but are not included
in the technical specifications part to be
included.
Please state and describe all items forming part
of the above works:-

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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF
EQUIPMENT/SERVICES/WORKS
QTY UNIT
PRICE
(RM)
TOTAL
PRICE
(RM)
a)
b)
c)
d)
LS
LS
LS
LS
Total Cost for Item 4.0
Part B
1. The calculations of the labor for installation of the metal panels are based on the
length of the fence installed. The labor charges are done as per the perimeter of the
fence.
2. The labor components of the project will be priced at the same rate. The project had
tendered, and adjustments on the original documents may lead to slowing down the
progress of the work, which would lead to delays.
3. The project has deployed labor services from sub-contractor in which the sub-
contractor supplied both skilled and unskilled labor towards the project. The main
contractor would be in charge of the subcontractor who is contracted to supply labor
4. The manufacture of sandstone capping was done through precast hence the risk of
delay was experienced should the manufacturer fail to deliver the supplies on time.
This means the project was to be halted as the supplies of the sandstones capping
were yet to be made (Cartlidge, 2016). The risks can be covered by keeping the
suppliers informed on the urgency of the delivery and conducting close supervision of
the supplies to ensure they are done on time as per the specified time schedules.

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Part C
1. The advantages of estimating the cost of a task by separately costing the materials,
labor, and plant required.
a. To eliminate sub-used labor and equipment maintenance.
Once the project has been subcontracted each subcontractor knows how to
deal with his/ her own labor and equipment which in turn reduces the sub-
contractors using different labor at different phases of the project.
b. It improves the flexibility of the project. Once the amount of labor, materials,
and plant which will be required for the project has been estimated there is
always room for adjustments during the construction process in that way the
flexibility of the project is increased.
c. It is much easier to administer the project by using the estimations. This is
because the client and the contractors are aware of what is expected of them
by using the resources which are listed in the quotation.
d. The delays are reduced. By having accurate quantities of materials, labor, and
equipment which are needed for the project to be completed it is much easier
to set dates when the project will commence and when it is expected to be
completed.
e. It makes it easier to control (cost) finance of the project. All the quantity of the
materials and equipment required for the project are pre-determined to ensure
that enough money is set aside to cater for them all.
f. The quality and quantity of the materials which are required can be full and
accurately determined before the commencement of the project.
g. The quality of the overall project improves. Once the contractor who has been
tasked to execute the project has the overall view of what he/she requires to

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carry out the project he/she will now focus on how to construct a high-quality
project.
2. List the considerations that would affect your decision on whether to tender on a
project or not.
i. The budget for the project which will determine if there are sufficient resources
for the project to be executed. The budget which the different bidders present
during the biding has a great impact whether the client will render the project or
not.
ii. The span/size of the project which is to be constructed.
iii. Availability of materials, labor and equipment for the project to be completed.
iv. The type of the project to be constructed. The type of the project determines the
input regarding the materials, labor, and finance. The small projects are usually
administered by the client without necessarily tendering out. But in cases of
massive projects, the client can opt to involve other parties to improve the quality
of the project.
v. The time available for the project to be carried out. The time available greatly
determines whether the client can execute the project alone or he/she has to tender.
3. Factors which determine the size of the plant needed to complete the task.
The amount of waste soil that has to be moved
Where there is a lot of waste soils that are to be moved heavy plant are required which can be
able to carry out the task without any challenge.
i. The size and depth of the excavation.
The size and depth of the hole to be excavated greatly influences the type of
equipment and machinery which is required to carry out the task.

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ii. The type of the project.
The type of the project affects the price. This is because the size of the project greatly
influences the excavation being done. For instance, in the cases where the project is
massive and has to have basements, it, therefore, requires deep excavations unlike the
small projects which require just strip foundation, and there are no basements.
iii. The type of soil to be excavated.
If the soil in your at the site has particular characteristics that complicate the
excavation process, then the sophisticated equipment will be required to do the
excavation.
4. The builder’s margin include;
 Temporary services
 Council inspection
 Safety equipment
 Site fencing
 Supervision
 Progressive cleaning
 Setout
 Insurances
 Rubbish removal
 Access
5. Why engineering drawings take precedence over architectural drawing
The engineering drawings can be used for the verification process of the bill of
quantities which have been generated/ the architectural drawings cannot be used for
this purpose.

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The uniformity of the engineering drawings enable the cost estimator to come up with a
system of estimating forms and procedures that exactly meet the requirements of the project,
and that is understood and accessible by other parties who are involved in the project. The
architectural drawing lacks that aspect of uniformity which makes it very difficult in
estimating the cost of the project (Cartlidge, 2016).
The engineering drawings tend to be consistent in that the ideas are logically presented,
unlike the architectural drawings. Consistent methods allow several estimators to complete
various parts of the quantity survey, or be continued later by another estimator.
The engineering drawings, unlike the architectural drawings, allow an engineer to be
involved in coming up with a structure that will aid in researching and developing alternative
methods that will result in cost optimization.
The engineering drawings in most cases are detailed and straightforward to understand the
speciation which is presented, unlike the architectural drawings which in most cases presents
ideas on how the spaces will be used without giving the clear specifications which will be
used.
6. Reasons for sub-contracting projects to other parties during the construction process.
 To Increase Productivity
By subcontracting very specialized teams are involved in the project. The
subcontractors tend to start presenting larger productivity than when the main
company was to be involved alone.
 To improve flexibility
The flexibility of a company can be defined as the ability of the company to adapt to the
changes in the market by subcontracting any given project the regarding the labor and the
finance.

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 To Increase Productivity
By subcontracting very specialized teams are involved in the project. The subcontractors tend
to start presenting larger productivity than when the main company was to be involved alone.
 Improves the Product’s Quality
By involving specialized people in all the phases of the project, there are very high chances
that the overall project on completion will be of high quality unlike when only one company
was to be involved in the execution (Seeley, 2014).
 To reduce delays.
During the process of subcontracting all, he involved parties agree on the duration which the
contract should run. All the teams involve a lot of labor to ensure that the task which they are
assigned is done within the agreed deadlines. To avoid the penalties which are well stated in
the contract law?
 To eliminate sub-used labor and equipment maintenance.
Once the project has been subcontracted each subcontractor know how to deal with his/her
own labor which and equipment which in turn reduces the sub-using different labor at
different phases of the project.
 To ease the control of finances
Subcontracts are very fixed contracts. During the process of subcontracting all the teams are
required to present their bill of quantities to determine which of the subcontractors can
provide the services at the lower price at the same time the agreed amount of money are
never changed. The cost of supervision is also lowered by subcontracting.
7. Issues of obtaining quotations from specialist trades or companies with whom you
have no previous association and no direct knowledge of.

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The specialist or the company is likely to increase unusual additions in the quantities of
materials. The unusual additions will result in the execution of the project is very expensive.
The quotations which are obtained cannot be able to fully and accurately represent the
quantities of materials and work to be carried out.
The obtained quotation cannot be able to be used properly for the administration of the
project because the contents of this quotation are not accurate. The quotation cannot also be
used to estimate the cost of the similar project in future. Also, the specialist or the new
company can take advantage to exploit and exaggerate the charges which they usually charge
to their clients (III, 2014).
8. The On-costs associated with directly employed labor.
9. Direct labour salaries
10. Pension contributions
11. Commissions
12. Payroll tax.
13. Piece rate wages.
14. Conditions of a contract which may produce a cost on the project and are included in
the bill of quantities.
 Payment conditions
 Penalties
 Contract change conditions
 Validity considerations
 Price variations clauses
15. How to calculate the labor cost to complete a task when you do not know the time
involved to carry out the work.

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In the cases where one is not aware of the time which has been allocated for the project, it is
much better to look at the similar projects which have been done. The high level of
repeatability of different aspects of the project can allow one to estimate. The project is
divided into different aspects of work the cost per unit of the completed project should be
compared to the unit of work which you divided. The multiply the cost per unit by the total
number of units.
References
Cartlidge, D. (2016). New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice. London: Routledge.
III, M. F. (2014). The Measurement of Environmental and Resource Values: Theory and
Methods. London: Routledge.

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Seeley, I. H. (2014). Quantity Surveying Practice. London: Springer Customer Service Center
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