tendering and estimating assignment 02

BTEC HND in QS & BE

Tendering & Estimating – Assignment 2 International College of Business and Technology

Lecturer – Indra M.Rajapakse

Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Builder, Dip. Arbitrator

Program BTEC HND in QS and BE

Unit / Module Tendering & Estimating

Assessment Assignment 2 – Understand, analyse and apply method of pricing and

technique of estimating

Lecturer Ms. Indra M. Rajapakse

Student Name ID QS/.../…/___

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P2.4

P3.1

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P3.4

P4.3

M1

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M3

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D3

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

Assessed by (name):

Signature: Date Assessed

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Student Signature & Comments

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 (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. However, note that submissions handed in one week

late will be graded lower (Please refer to the Student Handbook on Assessments - Late

Submissions & Penalties).

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

else’s 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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ICBT- QUANTITY SURVEYING

ASSIGNMENT 2

TENDERING AND ESTIMATING

TASK

You have been selected as a cost advisor by “X” contractors (Pvt) Ltd, for commercial building complex

comprising two structures of ten stories each. “X” who is an eligible contractor will submit their tender with

priced BOQ within time. It is to be expected after the tender evaluation that “X” contractors (Pvt) Ltd. is the

lowest and expected the project to be awarded to them and in anticipation of such project.

Your role would be to make aware for success in this project.

Your special attention should be drawn into the following points and prepare your individual report.

P2.1 Explain how do you collect data to build up unit cost such as labour plant and material.

P2.2 Analyse how do you apply coverage rules while you are using SMM7 or CESSM 3 to build up a unit rate

(provide examples).

P2.3 Prepare a method statement suitable for building a unit cost using. Cost of material including terms of

supply, handling etc,

P2.4 Calculate a unit cost for following items.

i. Trench excavation for depth of 1m in a firm soil to 15m length (width of trench to be assumed and

stated).

ii. Superstructure brick work in 1:5 cement mortars, 1B thick walls (for 100m2)

iii. Calculate a unit rate for concrete 1:2:4, 20mm (grade 20) aggregate (for 1m3).

Note: Assumption that of the prices of material, labour and overhead mark up to be attached in logical

and professional manner.

P3.1 Explain how the bills of quantities used to build up commercial estimates.

P3.2 Describe the critical factors which might affect the profit margin in a construction organization.

P3.4 Describe the critical factors which might affect the overhead cost, in a construction organization.

P4.3 Analyse the selecting forms of contact for variety of construction.

The document shall be word-processed or neatly hand written on one side of A4 papers and neatly present as a

bound document.

Merit Grade:

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Merit grade is achieved by meeting all following grade descriptors.

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 with types

of estimates and price analysis. .

M2 Select/estimate

and apply appropriate

methods/ techniques

Relevant theories and techniques

have been applied

A range of methods have been

applied.

Complex information/data has been

synthesized and processed

appropriate learning methods have

been applied

Appropriate knowledge in preparing

rates/estimates. Assignment must be a

communication with relevant areas

and process of Tendering and

Estimating.

M3 Present and

communicate

findings

The appropriate structure and

approach has been used

Coherent and logical development of

principles/ concepts for the intended

audience

A range of methods of presentation

has been used.

Communication has taken place in

familiar and unfamiliar situations

Student must discuss relevant

concepts by displaying their

knowledge for pricing and build up

unit rates..

Distinction Grade:

Distinction grade is achieved by meeting all following grade descriptors.

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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.

D 1 Use critical reflection

to evaluate own work and

justify valid conclusions.

Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis

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 illustrate

with supplementary

information which may

required in your

answers..

D 2 Take responsibility

for managing and

organizing activities

Autonomy / Independence have been

demonstrated.

Substantial activities, projects or investigations

have been carried out.

Activities have been managed.

.The unforeseen has been accommodated.

The importance of interdependence has been

recognized and achieved.

Describe your

answers using

different type of

estimates.

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

Establish the

completeness of

description in logical

and professional

manner.

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