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Assignment -

The objective of the term project assignment is to prepare a Cost Estimate Proposal for constructing a single story residential building (Johnson Residence). Must approach the assignment from the perspective of a construction contractor attending a bid, and prepare a professional cost estimate proposal using their knowledge, skills and common sense. This requires proper efforts with regards to:

• Reading and understanding plans;
• Recognizing construction work items;
• Surveying the quantity for various types of work;
• Using cost databases to acquire cost of construction efforts;
• Estimating indirect and total cost of construction; and
• Submitting and presenting a professional proposal of their cost estimation.

Follow the CSI MasterFormat (2004 Edition) in organizing the cost estimate proposal. Use the R.S. Means Online website to get cost data for all identified work items.

This section describes the minimum scope of work required in this project. This includes items from the Following 14 CSI MasterFormat divisions:

Division 01: General Conditions and Requirements

• Identify all general requirement items that should apply to this job, assuming 12 month duration for entire construction. Students are encouraged to make reasonable and justifiable assumptions based on common sense and regular construction practices to cover any missing information.

Division 03: Concrete (for Slab, Footings, and Foundations)

• Concrete forming and reinforcing steel, including required accessories (use separate cost items).
• Concrete placement (including curing and finishing, wherever applicable).

Division 04: Masonry

• Masonry units (including mortar, if needed).

Division 06: Wood

• Roof framing structure (prefabricated truss system) and sheathing.
• Floor structure.

Division 07: Thermal and Moisture Protection

• Below-grade moisture protection (primer, vapor barrier, protection board, coving material, etc.).
• Walls (interior and exterior) and ceiling thermal insulation. Use R-11 insulation for interior walls.
• Roof Shingles.

Division 08: Openings

• Doors and Windows.

Division 09: Finishes

• All wall, flooring and ceiling finishes (See Finish Schedule posted on Canvas).

Division 11: Equipment

• Residential appliances such as kitchen equipment, washers and dryers, etc.

Division 31: Earthwork

• Structural excavation and backfill (with compaction) of the whole building area, considering 3 ft. working area all sides, excavation depth of 3 ft. and excavation slope of 1:1.

Division 32: Exterior Improvements

• Site fencing, sidewalks and driveways.

The final report must be submitted as a single PDF file organized in the following sections:

Cover Sheet: Your information and title of the report.

Proposal Summary Sheets: summary table of cost estimates in both CSI MasterFormat and AST Uniformat II. (see spreadsheet templates posted on Canvas).

Separate section for each CSI division, consisting of:

Summary sheet including cost items identified for the division. The description of each item should be clear and written to describe the work item not the description of the RS Means item used for pricing (see cover table template on Canvas),

Estimated cost of items and divisions, included in the above summary table.

List of all the assumptions made in order to complete the quantity takeoffs, and

Typed takeoff calculations of all quantities included in the estimate or a scanned copy of neatly written and properly-organized handwritten takeoff calculations. You should:

• Keep calculations neat and clear.
• Separate calculations of different items using lines and titles.
• Mention name of methods that you used in calculations (if applicable).
• Show proper and adequate comments for your calculations.

In addition to the PDF file, the Microsoft Excel file used to develop the cost summary sheets mentioned above should also be submitted.

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar