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COST ESTIMATION
ESTIMATION GUIDE
1. Prepare paper, pencils, scale and rulers. Mark papers indicating the panel no., circuit
number and the location of the circuit run.
2.1 Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical and Architectural Estimators about the following
2.1.4 Major beams and columns thru which conduits may not pass
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3.1 For the conduit (each circuit) - measure the length from the last outlet to the
panel using the scale. The trace of the route must be followed as per drawing.
3.2 For the wire – measure the length between outlets and the length shall be
multiplied by the no. of wires. The sum of the products (lengths x the no of wires)
shall be the approximate length of wire.
3.3 Sum up the total length of conduit per size and divide by 3. Round off and add 10%.
3.4 Sum up the total length of wire for each size and divide by 150 to get the no of
rolls. Round off and add 10%.
4. Determine the approximate length of wire and conduct for the panel homerun to the
main panel or main distribution panel.
4.1 Conduits – measure the length of the run. Check the shortest possible route and
avoid obstructions. Total length divide 3 and add 5%
5. Boxes
5.1 Octagonal boxes – provide one box for each lighting fixtures
5.2 Utility box 4”x 2” – provide one box for each switch, duplex outlet or special
outlet (small)
5.3 Square box 4” – provide one box if the conduits terminating exceed 4 conduits or
special big outlets.
5.4 Square box 4 11/16 – provide one box for one-inch diameter conduits or for special
purpose outlets. Also provide one box for multiple (6 or more) terminations.
5.5 Pull boxes – provide one box for every 18 meters of conduits length depending
upon the length of run. Other pull boxes may be designated by plans. Check with
the designer/consultant about the sizes.
6. Fittings
6.1.1 Couplings – provide 1 coupling for every length plus 1 coupling for every
termination.
6.1.2 Elbows – provide 1-900 elbow for every quarter turn for sizes of 32 mm (1
1/4”) and above.
6.2.2 Elbows- provide one 90-degree elbow every 90-degree turn for sizes of
25 mm (1”) diameter above.
6.2.3 Locknut and bushing – provide one pair for every termination.
6.3.3 Adapters w/ locknut and bushing- for every termination are 1 adapter and
1 pair of locknut and bushings.
6.4 Straps – two (2) straps for every length of conduit. In sizes of 25 mm diameter and
above use clamps especially for RSC or EMT conduits.
7. Other Considerations
7.1 for lighting fixtures – add 1 m of wire for every termination or lighting
fixtures
a. Add 0.8 m. for every C.0. to the length of pipe and 1m of wire for
every termination
b. Add 0.4 m above the height of counters if the C.O. is above the
counter in addition to the height of the counter. Add also 1 m of
wire for every termination.
7.3 for homeruns terminating a panel boards add 2 meters of wires for every
circuit.
7.4 provide an empty conduit for every spare circuit per panel
8.6 Connectors – (solderless less) total termination of each size for wire #6 wire and
above.
8.7 Tape – 1 roll PVC tape for every 100 m of wire plus 1 roll of rubber tape for every
200m of wire.
8.8 other materials must be itemized.
9. Costing
9.1 get the unit cost for each item and deduct all discounts.
9.3 For all others materials like duets, panels, transfer switches, safety switches, and etc.-
get the price from the fabricator net (less discounts) and add 5% markup.
Safety Devices_________________________________
Others________________________________________
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Subtotal A
b. Supervision is 3% of subtotal A
10.4 Overhead – this include the cost of transportation, office staff tools and
equipment depreciation, papers and office supplies to representation, and
cost of money.
10.5 Permits – show the plans to the municipal electrical engineer or his
assistant and request for an estimate. Add 5% to cover the exingencies.
10.6 a. the sum cost as computed in 10.1 and 10.5 is to be multiplied by 0.03 to
get the contractor’s tax.
b. Add the contractor’s tax to the sum of sections 10.1 to 10.5 and round off. This will be your
bid price.