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Estimating Vs

Measurement
LARA TOOKEY
Learning Objectives

 State the definition and purpose of estimating and measurement.


 Outline the difference between estimating and measurement.
 Recognise the various terminologies commonly used in this topic.
 Name the international references that are relevant to estimating and
measurement.
By now you should have:

1. Written down your thoughts on the


differences between Estimation and
Measurement
2. Watched the YouTube clip What's the
difference between accuracy and
precision? - Matt Anticole
3. Made adjustments to your original
thinking – if necessary and taken the first
CHOICE
By now you should have cont.:

4. Reviewed the definitions of an Estimate


5. Reviewed the definitions and looked at
some examples of Measurement
6. Thought about how close (ideal) or far off
(need some work) your answers from
activity 1 are. Submitted your answers
(truthfully) to CHOICE.
“
”
Mathematically…
YES, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE.
“
”
CM

QS
What does an Estimator do?

 Significant experience (10+ years) in the creation of cost estimates for civil infrastructure
projects.
 Experience in estimating a broad range of civil infrastructure work, including 3 waters,
pavements, streetscapes, earthworks and minor structures.
 In-depth understanding and the ability to accurately interpret client tender
documentation.
 Actively drive the development of cost-efficient solutions working closely with our delivery
teams through a tender.
 Experience and understanding of different contract models and an ability to lead
collaborative estimates such as ECIs. (Early Contractor Involvement)
 Relevant site experience - with solid understanding of programming, sequencing and
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construction methods
 You will have an extensive network of suppliers to on call for pricing.
Or:

 Prepare tenders for projects ranging in size from $500K to $30M+


 Measure and price builder's quantities
 Manage tender documentation
 Build Strong Industry Relationships
 Source Trade partner and supplier quotes
 Analyse data relating to land, buildings or construction
 Follow due diligence in interpreting the cost implications of tender
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What does a QS (Measurer) do?

 Measure, scope and prepare all tender documentation for projects based
on design drawings
 Prepare financial project reporting including managing variation and
claims
 Prepare requests for subcontractors and review pricing.
 Work with external stakeholders, including architects, Quantity Surveyors
and Clients Project Managers
 Prepare financial project reporting
 Site visits for scoping inspections
 Managing variations and claims
Or:

 Reporting to our Commercial Manager and Senior


Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the
financial management of projects, setting and
monitoring budgets, reviewing cost to complete,
programming review, progress claims and variations,
and financial reporting and systems.
 Excellent NZ contract law knowledge.

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In Summary

Estimation Measurement
 Process of calculating the quantities of  The transformation of a set of
items and unit costs of these items over a construction plans into a Bill of Quantities
period of time to derive a budget. (BoQ).
 Can the project be completed in the  The process allows the QS to create a
timeframe and on budget? document that can be sent out to
various contractors for pricing i.e. call for
 Allows the team to prepare a budget tenders.
based on various levels of information at
a give time. Quantities can be derived  This BoQ allows for effective project
and multiplied by a unit cost of the item contract administration.
concerned.
Estimation Measurement

 Discussed in terms of early stage  Discussed in terms of length, area,


estimating or preliminary estimating, volume etc.
design stage estimating, elemental
estimating etc.  Has a unit of measure i.e. cm, kg, m2.
 Has no defined starting point.  Has a starting point of “zero”
 Standard methods of estimating exist  Standard methods of measurement exist
 Cost per functional unit  RICS New Rules of Measurement 2

 Cost per m2 of gross internal floor area  ANZSMM 2018

 Elemental method (do not confuse with


elemental cost plan)
 Order of cost estimate
 And various others depending on the
amount of information you have to hand
and whether it is a new build or a
refurbishment
Some
reference
books that
are handy
ELEMENTAL
Some
reference
books that
are handy
MEASUREMENT
NRM1 – Order of Cost Estimating and
Cost planning

Level of
design detail Included in
increases as the course
you progress
through
each stage

 RIBA Plan of Work, NRM1


 g 25
“ What is the purpose of NRM1?
”
(or NRM2?), or the ANZSMM2022…. These are questions you need to be able to answer, along with
definitions of several of the terms you will find in each publication.
APPROXIMATE ESTIMATING
TECHNIQUES
• Functional
• Rate per square metre
Next week:
Please use the tutorial time to
do your readings.

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