CONSTRUCTION

ESTIMATING
MODULE 2

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 Elements

❖ Contents:
• Defining Elements

• Pricing Elements / Components

• Pricing Items in Trades

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Defining Elements
• What is an Element in a building?

Elements are defined as major features, common to most

buildings which usually perform a given function
regardless of the design, specification, construction
method or materials used, thus facilitating the use of
information obtained from a building when estimating
the cost of other similar buildings (Guide to Elemental
Cost Estimating & Analysis for Building Works 2013)

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Defining elements for YOU

The principals in elemental estimating can help

Try to identify the principals in elemental estimating,

which you can use in your area of expertise

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Elements for your “trade”

• Foundation
structure??
• Structural frame??
• Enclosure??
• Conveyance
system??
• Finishes??
• Commissioning??
• ???

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Elements for your “trade”
• Design??
• Template??
• Procurement of
material??
• Special plant??
• Expertise??
• Manufacturing??
• Transport???
• Installation??
• Testing??

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Pricing Components

Every element consists of components and

every component consists of measurable items
It is very important to make sure that you allow
for all the items which will make up the
construction of a specific component and
therefore the price of the component
Please refer to the complete list of elements and components on
the copies provided.
You can buy the Guide to Elemental Cost Estimating & Analysis for
Building Works 2013 from The Association of South African
Quantity Surveyors. www.asaqs.co.za
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