COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Building System Design Activity Manual

ACTIVITY NO. 6: Financial Report

1.1. Program Outcomes (POs) Addressed by the Activity

a) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
b) ability to communicate effectively

1.2. Activity Intended Learning Outcomes (AILOs)

At the end of the activity, the students shall be able to:
a) Familiarize the estimating methods in building design
b) Identify costing of materials and construction projects
c) Specify life-cycle cost

1.3. Aims of the Activity

The aim of this activity is to be able to orient students with estimates and costing of building
construction and materials.

1.4. Principle of the Activity

Research on the following topics to familiarize yourself with the background of the activity:
a) Building Estimates
b) Materials Take-Off
c) Costing in Construction
d) Life-Cycle Cost

1.5. Procedures/Instruction
The activity comprises of the following steps:
A. Building Estimates
1. Estimate the materials needed for each portion of the project as specified:
a. Structural
b. Architectural
c. Lighting & Electrical
d. Mechanical
e. Plumbing
2. Summarize the estimate for each segment.

B. Costing
1. Create a financial report of the costing for each portion of the project as specified:
a. Structural
b. Architectural
c. Lighting & Electrical
d. Mechanical
e. Plumbing
2. Summarize the cost for each segment and the over-all costing of the whole project.

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 C. Life-cycle Costing
1. Apply Life-Cycle Costing for the whole project.

1.6. Data and Discussion

1.6.1. Principle of the Activity

1.6.2. Design Attachments/Illustrations (See attached)

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Attachment 2:
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1.6.3. Observation

1.6.4. Conclusion

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1.6.5. Documentation

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