17 Aug The objective of the term project assignment is to prepare a Cost Estimate Proposal for constructing a single story residential building (Johnson Residence)
TERM PROJECT ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION Single Story Residential Building (Johnson Residence)
OBJECTIVE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The objective of the term project assignment is to prepare a Cost Estimate Proposal for constructing a single story residential building (Johnson Residence). Students 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.
General requirements of the proposal are as following:
Use the project plans and other reference material posted on Canvas to identify the scope of work in this project and complete the quantity take-off.
Follow the CSI MasterFormat® (2004 Edition) in organizing the cost estimate proposal.
Use the R.S. Means Online website (https://www.rsmeansonline.com) to get cost data for all identified work items. It is the students’ responsibility to follow up on the invitation email to setup an account on the R.S. Means Online website and to inform the instructor immediately if they have not received such email (double check your junk folder).
In case of any missing or incomplete information, students can make reasonable and justifiable assumptions. All assumptions must be clearly listed in the proper sections of the proposal, as described later in this document.
MINIMUM SCOPE
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
