CIE 126: Quantity Surveying

Laboratory Exercise # 2

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Laboratory title: Quantity Takeoff

Learning Targets:
1. To separate material, labor, and equipment expenses into quantifiable and concise advances
dependent on the bid drawings and specifications

2. To compute the precise costs required to finish a construction project.

A. INTRODUCTION

Quantity take-offs (QTO) are a detailed measurement of materials and labor needed to complete a
construction project. They are developed by an estimator during the pre-construction phase. This process
includes breaking the project down into smaller and more manageable units that are easier to measure or
estimate. The level of detail required for measurement may vary. These measurements are used to format a bid
on the scope of construction. Estimators review drawings, specifications and models to find these quantities.
Experienced estimators have developed procedures to help them quantify their work.

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 CIE 126: Quantity Surveying
Laboratory Exercise # 2

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

B. PRE-LAB QUESTIONS

1. What stage in the project should a quantity takeoff take place?

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2. Why ensure quantity takeoffs are done right?

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C. MATERIALS/INSTRUMENTS

1. Computer
2. Set of Plans on Laboratory Exercise # 1

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 CIE 126: Quantity Surveying
Laboratory Exercise # 2

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Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

D. PROCEDURES

1. Refer on complete set of plans in your previous laboratory exercise.

2. Review the provided plan before answering the above questions.

3. Do the Quantity Takeoffs of the following:

a. Earthworks

b. Concrete Elements

c. Masonry

d. Structural Steel

e. Electrical Systems

f. Sanitary/Plumbing Systems

g. Mechanical Systems

E. OBSERVATIONS

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Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

F. CONCLUSIONS

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G. POST LAB QUESTIONS

What can you say about the extent of a peer review of Quantity Takeoffs (QTO)?

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