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Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet

Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet

Dear friend, we work building quantity calculation in manual in a paper, So now going we area in how to Calculate in Excel use a long wall and short wall method.

This long wall and short wall method is very easy to calculation in the estimation sheet. In this estimation excel sheet easy calution using a excel formulas. In this article also attached construction cost estimate template excel sheet. so please see that.

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Following Quantities Are Building Estimation

  • Excavation
  • Footing P.C.C.
  • Footing R.C.C.
  • Column up to Plinth Level R.C.C.
  • Backfilling
  • Plinth Beam R.C.C.
  • Grae Slab R.C.C.
  • Column Up to Slab Level R.C.C.
  • Brick Masonry  
  • In Side Plaster
  • Out Side Plaster
  • Celling Plaster
  • Slab R.C.C.
  • In Side Paint
  • Out Side Pint

Building Estimation

It is processed by predicting the probable cost of a project by calculating material quantity and their costing with help of market rates before undertaking any construction project.

Or

A building estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project.

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Also, read: How to Find House Construction Cost

1. Excavation

How to Find Excavation as Per Drawing 

Footing excavation work needs sum drawing like Footing location Drawing and Section Drawing. All drawing as per below, please see

Section

Section A-A

Footing Location

Footing Location

In this plan, 11 footings as per drawing.

Length = 0.6m + 1.0m + 0.6m = 2.20m

Here 0.6 m is working space in footing for both sides.

And,1.0 m = footing size

As per follows table format copy of the building estimate excel sheet.

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
1 Earthwork in Excavation in
Foundation:
Footing (1m x 1m) 11 2.200 2.200 1.580 84.12 Cu.m.
Depth From GL = 0.6 + 1 + 0.6
0.6 =Extra For working space
Total Qty= 84.12 Cu.m.

Also, read: What Is Slab Beam / Hidden Beam / Concealed Beam | Advantage and Disadvantage

2. Footing P.C.C.

How to Find Footing P.C.C. as Per Drawing 

In this plan, 11 footings as per drawing.

Length = 0.15m + 1.0m + 0.15m = 1.30m

Here 0.15 m = P.C.C. working space in footing, for both side

And,1.0 m = footing size

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
2 Footing P.C.C.
Footing (1m x 1m) 11 1.300 1.300 0.075 1.39 Cu.m.
Thickness = 0.075
D = 0.150 + 1.0 + 0.150
Total Qty= 1.39 Cu.m.

3. Footing R.C.C.

How to Find Footing R.C.C. as Per Drawing 

In this plan, 11 footings as per drawing.

Length = 1.0m  = 1.0m

Here Height = 0.450 m

And, 1.0 m = footing size

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
3 Footing R.C.C.
Base(1m x 1m) 11 1.000 1.000 0.450 4.95 Cu.m.
Thickness = 0.450
Total Qty= 4.95 Cu.m.


Also, read: Difference Between CPM and PERT/PERT Vs CPM | What Is CPM & PERT

4. Column up to Plinth Level R.C.C.

How to Find Column up to Plinth Level R.C.C. as Per Drawing 

In this plan, 11 footings as per drawing.

Length = 0.230 m, Breadth = 0.230 m

Here Height = 1.05 m

Section

Section A-A

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
4 Column up to Plinth Level R.C.C.
Column 11 0.230 0.230 1.050 0.61 Cu.m.
Total Qty= 0.61 Cu.m.

5. Backfilling

How to Find Backfilling as Per Drawing 

Footing backfilling qty for 11 Qty

Length & Breadth = 2.2 m, Height Footing Bottom to ground level = 1.580 mm

Backfilling = Excavation – Footing P.C.C – Column R.C.C

Plinth Beam Backfilling

Height of backfilling = 0.600 m

Total plinth beam backfilling = Total Area – Plinth beam

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
5 BackFilling
5.a Backfilling In Footing
Excavation Area 11 2.200 2.200 1.580 84.12 Cu.m.
Deduction
Footing P.C.C. -11 1.300 1.300 0.075 -1.39 Cu.m.
Footing R.C.C. -11 1.000 1.000 0.450 -4.95 Cu.m.
Footing Column -11 0.230 0.230 1.050 -0.61 Cu.m.
5.a Total Qty= 77.16 Cu.m.
5.b Plinth Beam Backfilling
Plinth area out to out 1 10.240 7.690 0.600 47.25 Cu.m.
Deduction
L-1 -3 10.240 0.230 0.600 -4.24 Cu.m.
L-2 -4 3.000 0.230 0.600 -1.66 Cu.m.
L-3 -3 4.000 0.230 0.600 -1.66 Cu.m.
L-4 -1 1.500 0.230 0.600 -0.21 Cu.m.
L-5 -1 2.315 0.230 0.600 -0.32 Cu.m.
5.b Total Qty= 39.17 Cu.m.
5.a + 5.b Total Qty= 116.33 Cu.m.

Also, read, Rate Analysis of Brick Masonry

6. Plinth Beam R.C.C.

How to Find Plinth Beam R.C.C. as Per Drawing 

Lintel Beam

Lintel Beam

As per lintel beam drawing, L-1 = 3 nos., L-2 = 4 nos., L-3 = 3 nos., L- 4 = 1 nos, L-5 = 1 nos of qty and length

and beam size = 0.230 m x 0.600 m

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
6 Plinth Beam R.C.C.
Beam (230 mm x 600 mm)
L-1 3 10.240 0.230 0.600 4.24 Cu.m.
L-2 4 3.000 0.230 0.600 1.66 Cu.m.
L-3 3 4.000 0.230 0.600 1.66 Cu.m.
L-4 1 1.500 0.230 0.600 0.21 Cu.m.
L-5 1 2.315 0.230 0.600 0.32 Cu.m.
Total Qty= 0.32 Cu.m.

7. Grae Slab R.C.C.

How to Find Grae Slab RCC as Per Drawing 

Grae Slab RCC = ( Total Length x Total Breadth x Thickness ) – Column

Grae Slab RCC = ( 10.240 x 7.690 x 0.100 ) – ( 11 x 0.230 x 0.230 x 0.100)

Grae Slab RCC = ( 7.87 ) – (0.06)

Grae Slab RCC = 7.82 Cu.m.

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
7 Grae Slab R.C.C.
Plinth area out to out 1 10.240 7.690 0.100 7.87 Cu.m.
Deduction
Column -11 0.230 0.230 0.100 -0.06 Cu.m.
Total Qty= 7.82 Cu.m.

8. Column Up to Slab Level R.C.C.

How to Find Grae Slab RCC as Per Drawing 

Column Length & Breadth= 0.230 m

Height = Ground Slab – Ground Floor – Slab Beam

Height = 3 – 0 – 0.350 = 2.650 m

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
8 Column Up to Slab Level R.C.C.
Column 11 0.230 0.230 2.650 1.54 Cu.m.
Total Qty= 1.54 Cu.m.

Also, read: What Is Floating Slab| Floating Slab Construction | How to Build a Floating Slab | Advantages & Disadvantages Floating Slabs

9. Brick Masonry  

How to Find Brick Masonry as Per Drawing 

PLAN

Plan

Elevation

Elevation

SectionSection

Brick masonry calculation uses a Long wall and Short wall method

All length as per drawing and height = 3.00 m – 0.35 m = 2.65 m.

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
9 Brick Masonry  
230 mm thick wall Brick Masonry
Long Wall 3 10.240 0.230 2.650 18.72 Cu.m.
Shot wall-1 3 3.000 0.230 2.650 5.49 Cu.m.
Shot wall-1 1 3.000 0.230 1.200 0.83 Cu.m.
Shot Wall-2 3 4.000 0.230 2.650 7.31 Cu.m.
Deduction
Column -11 0.230 0.230 2.650 -1.54 Cu.m.
Window W -2 2.000 0.230 1.200 -1.10 Cu.m.
Window W1 -2 1.500 0.230 1.200 -0.83 Cu.m.
Window W2 -3 1.200 0.230 1.200 -0.99 Cu.m.
Window W3 -1 1.200 0.230 1.500 -0.41 Cu.m.
Door o -2 1.200 0.230 2.100 -1.16 Cu.m.
Door D -1 1.200 0.230 2.100 -0.58 Cu.m.
Door D1 -1 1.000 0.230 2.100 -0.48 Cu.m.
Door MS -1 2.000 0.230 1.200 -0.55 Cu.m.
Vent -1 0.900 0.230 0.600 -0.12 Cu.m.
Vent V1 -1 0.600 0.230 0.600 -0.08 Cu.m.
Total Qty 230 mm Thick Wall= 24.49 Cu.m.
115 mm thick wall Brick Masonry
Bath Room 1 1.500 0.115 2.650 0.46 Cu.m.
Passage wall 1 2.315 0.115 2.650 0.71 Cu.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -2 0.750 0.115 2.100 -0.36 Cu.m.
Parapet Wall
Long Wall 2 10.240 0.115 1.000 2.36 Cu.m.
Shot Wall 2 7.460 0.115 1.000 1.72 Cu.m.
Total Qty 115 mm Thick Wall= 4.87 Cu.m.

10. In Side Plaster

How to Find In Side Plaster as Per Drawing 

Sum Note Point for deduction

  • 0.5 sq.m. below section is a full deduction
  • 0.5 sq.m. to 3.0 sq.m. between  half deduction in area
  • 3.0 sq.m. above full deduction but add side pattas
QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
10 In Side Plaster
Bed Room
Long Wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 3.000 3.000 18.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D1 -0.5 1.000 2.100 -1.05 Sq.m.
Window W2 -0.5 1.200 1.000 -0.60 Sq.m.
Window W3 -0.5 1.200 1.200 -0.72 Sq.m.
Kitchen + Dining
Long Wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door O -0.5 1.200 2.100 -1.26 Sq.m.
Window W2 -1 1.200 1.000 -1.20 Sq.m.
Verandah
Long Wall 2 3.000 3.000 18.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 1 3.000 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 1 3.000 1.200 3.60 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door MS -0.5 1.200 1.200 -0.72 Sq.m.
Door D -0.5 1.200 2.100 -1.26 Sq.m.
Window W -0.5 2.000 1.200 -1.20 Sq.m.
DRG. Room
Long Wall 2 5.550 3.000 33.30 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door O -1 1.200 2.100 -2.52 Sq.m.
Door D -0.5 1.200 1.200 -0.72 Sq.m.
Window W -0.5 2.000 1.200 -1.20 Sq.m.
Window W1 -1 1.500 1.200 -1.80 Sq.m.
Bath Room
Long Wall 2 1.500 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.200 3.000 7.20 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -0.5 0.750 2.100 -0.79 Sq.m.
Vent V1 -0.5 0.900 0.600 -0.27 Sq.m.
W.C.
Long Wall 2 1.500 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.000 3.000 6.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -0.5 0.750 2.100 -0.79 Sq.m.
Vent -0.5 0.600 0.600 -0.18 Sq.m.
Passage
Long Wall 2 2.320 3.000 13.92 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.390 3.000 8.34 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -1 0.750 2.100 -1.58 Sq.m.
Door D1 -1 1.000 2.100 -2.10 Sq.m.
Door O -1 1.200 2.100 -2.52 Sq.m.
Total Qty In Side Plaster= 208.89 Sq.m.

11. Out Side Plaster

How to Find Out Side Plaster as Per Drawing 

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
11 Out Side Plaster
Front Side 1 4.450 4.775 21.25 Sq.m.
1 3.230 2.180 7.04 Sq.m.
Lintel W 1 2.000 1.300 2.60 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door MS -0.5 1.200 1.200 -0.72 Sq.m.
Window W -0.5 2.000 1.200 -1.20 Sq.m.
Back Side 1 7.690 4.775 36.72 Sq.m.
Lintel W 2 2 1.200 1.300 3.12 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W 2 -1 1.200 1.000 -1.20 Sq.m.
Right Side 1 10.240 4.775 48.90 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W -0.5 2.000 1.200 -1.20 Sq.m.
Window W 3 -0.5 1.200 1.200 -0.72 Sq.m.
Vent -0.5 0.600 0.600 -0.18 Sq.m.
Vent V1 -0.5 0.900 0.600 -0.27 Sq.m.
Left Side 1 10.240 4.775 48.90 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W 1 -1 1.500 1.200 -1.80 Sq.m.
Window W 2 -0.5 1.200 1.000 -0.60 Sq.m.
Parapet Wall
Long Wall 2 10.010 1.115 22.32 Sq.m.
Shot Wall 2 7.460 1.000 14.92 Sq.m.
Total Out Side Plastet Qty = 197.87 Sq.m.

12. Celling Plaster

How to Find Celling Plaster as Per Drawing 

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
12 Celling Plaster
Bed Room 1 4.000 3.000 12.00 Sq.m.
Kitchen + Dining 1 4.000 4.000 16.00 Sq.m.
Verandah 1 3.000 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
DRG. Room 1 5.550 4.000 22.20 Sq.m.
Bath Room 1 1.500 1.200 1.80 Sq.m.
W.C 1 1.500 1.000 1.50 Sq.m.
Passage 1 2.320 1.390 3.22 Sq.m.
Total Out Side Plastet Qty = 65.72 Sq.m.

13. Slab R.C.C.

How to Find In Out Slab  R.C.C. as Per Drawing 

Slab Beam

Slab Beam

Section

Section

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description  No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
13 Slab RCC
Slab Area 1 10.240 7.690 0.100 7.87  Cu.m.
S-1 3 10.240 0.230 0.350 2.47  Cu.m.
S-2 4 3.000 0.230 0.350 0.97  Cu.m.
S-3 3 4.000 0.230 0.350 0.97  Cu.m.
S-4 1 1.500 0.230 0.350 0.12  Cu.m.
S-5 1 2.315 0.230 0.350 0.19  Cu.m.
Total RCC Slab Qty= 12.59  Cu.m.

14. In Side Paint

How to Find In Side Paint as Per Drawing 

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
14 In Side Paint
Bed Room
Long Wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 3.000 3.000 18.00 Sq.m.
Bed Room Ceiling 1 4.000 3.000 12.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D1 -1 1.000 2.100 -2.10 Sq.m.
Window W2 -1 1.200 1.000 -1.20 Sq.m.
Window W3 -1 1.200 1.200 -1.44 Sq.m.
Kitchen + Dining
Long Wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
Kitchen + Dining Celling 1 4.000 4.000 16.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door O -1 1.200 2.100 -2.52 Sq.m.
Window W2 -2 1.200 1.000 -2.40 Sq.m.
Verandah
Long Wall 2 3.000 3.000 18.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 1 3.000 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 1 3.000 1.200 3.60 Sq.m.
Verandah Celling 1 3.000 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door MS -1 1.200 1.200 -1.44 Sq.m.
Door D -1 1.200 2.100 -2.52 Sq.m.
Window W -1 2.000 1.200 -2.40 Sq.m.
DRG. Room
Long Wall 2 5.550 3.000 33.30 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 4.000 3.000 24.00 Sq.m.
DRG. Room Ceiling 1 5.550 4.000 22.20 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door O -2 1.200 2.100 -5.04 Sq.m.
Door D -1 1.200 1.200 -1.44 Sq.m.
Window W -1 2.000 1.200 -2.40 Sq.m.
Window W1 -2 1.500 1.200 -3.60 Sq.m.
Bath Room
Long Wall 2 1.500 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.200 3.000 7.20 Sq.m.
Bath Room Ceiling 1 1.500 1.200 1.80 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -1 0.750 2.100 -1.58 Sq.m.
Vent V1 -1 0.900 0.600 -0.54 Sq.m.
W.C.
Long Wall 2 1.500 3.000 9.00 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.000 3.000 6.00 Sq.m.
W.C Celling 1 1.500 1.000 1.50 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -1 0.750 2.100 -1.58 Sq.m.
Vent -1 0.600 0.600 -0.36 Sq.m.
Passage
Long Wall 2 2.320 3.000 13.92 Sq.m.
Shot wall 2 1.390 3.000 8.34 Sq.m.
Passage Celling 1 2.320 1.390 3.22 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door D2 -2 0.750 2.100 -3.15 Sq.m.
Door D1 -2 1.000 2.100 -4.20 Sq.m.
Door O -2 1.200 2.100 -5.04 Sq.m.
Total Qty In Side Plaster= 252.14 Sq.m.

15. Out Side Pint

How to Find Out Side Plaster as Per Drawing 

QUANTITY SHEET
Sr. No. Item Description No. Length
(m)		 Widht/
Breadth
(m)		 Height/
Depth
(m)		 Quantity Unit
15 Out Side Plaster
Front Side 1 4.450 4.775 21.25 Sq.m.
1 3.230 2.180 7.04 Sq.m.
Lintel W 1 2.000 1.300 2.60 Sq.m.
Deduction
Door MS -1 1.200 1.200 -1.44 Sq.m.
Window W -1 2.000 1.200 -2.40 Sq.m.
Back Side 1 7.690 4.775 36.72 Sq.m.
Lintel W 2 2 1.200 1.300 3.12 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W 2 -1 1.200 1.000 -1.20 Sq.m.
Right Side 1 10.240 4.775 48.90 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W -1 2.000 1.200 -2.40 Sq.m.
Window W 3 -1 1.200 1.200 -1.44 Sq.m.
Vent -1 0.600 0.600 -0.36 Sq.m.
Vent V1 -1 0.900 0.600 -0.54 Sq.m.
Left Side 1 10.240 4.775 48.90 Sq.m.
Deduction
Window W 1 -2 1.500 1.200 -3.60 Sq.m.
Window W 2 -1 1.200 1.000 -1.20 Sq.m.
Parapet Wall
Long Wall 2 10.010 1.115 22.32 Sq.m.
Shot Wall 2 7.460 1.000 14.92 Sq.m.
Total Out Side Plastet Qty = 191.18 Sq.m.

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FAQ

Building Estimation

A building estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works.

Calculated to Estimate

  • Estimation is used to predict the answer to a calculation.
  • The estimation uses round numbers in a calculation to make it quicker or easier to get an approximate answer.
  • For example, if we were to estimate the answer to 11.87 x 4.876. We could use the calculation 10 x 5 = 50.

Estimation of Building

Estimation of A Building With Plan is processed of predicting the probable cost of the project by calculating material quantity and their costing with help of market rates before undertaking any construction project.

Estimate of Building in Excel

Cost Estimation RCC Building Excel Sheet In order to determine the rate of a particular item, the factors affecting the rate of that item are studied carefully and then finally a rate is decided for that item. This process of determining the rates of an item is termed as analysis of rates or rate analysis.

Estimate for Building

Estimation of A Building With Plan is processed of predicting the probable cost of the project by calculating material quantity and their costing with help of market rates before undertaking any construction project.

Estimation and Costing of Building

The basic definition of estimation is the estimate of record materials an item of work or cost of all projects all detail of uses the building item-like beam column slab wall window door, etc, and also the cost of labor number of labor also to calculate the time of finished the project. we have given drawing skect.

Estimation in Civil Engineering

Estimation in civil engineering is the process of determining the number of materials, resources, and money needed to operate during a construction project. This is usually done before the start of the project, so you can procure estimated materials and gather the funds as the project progresses.

Estimate of Building Construction

The valuation of a building or property is found by multiplying the net income by year’s purchase. The valuation, in this case, can be too high in comparison with the actual cost of construction.

Estimation of a House

As a rough estimate, the average cost to build a house in the United States ranges from $100 to $400 per square foot, depending on the above-mentioned factors. So, for example, if you are planning to build a 2,000 square foot house, the estimated cost could be between $200,000 to $800,000.

House Estimate Format

A typical format for a house estimate includes:

  • Header
  • Introduction
  • Scope of work
  • Materials and labor costs
  • Payment terms
  • Estimated timeline
  • Terms and conditions
  • Signature

Civil Estimation

Civil estimation refers to the process of estimating the cost and resources required for civil engineering projects such as building construction, road construction, bridge construction, and other infrastructure projects. Civil estimation involves calculating the cost of materials, labor, equipment, and other expenses involved in a construction project.

Sample Detailed Estimate of Building

  • Site preparation and foundation work: $50,000
  • Structural frame: $100,000
  • Exterior and interior walls: $80,000
  • Roofing: $30,000
  • Plumbing: $40,000
  • Electrical: $50,000
  • HVAC: $60,000
  • Finish work: $100,000

Total estimate: $510,000

How to Prepare Estimate for a Building?

How to Write a Construction Estimate in 8 Steps

  • Review The Scope of The Project.
  • Provide a rough timeline.
  • Determine What Work You Need to Subcontract Out.
  • Put Together an Estimate of The Cost of Materials.
  • Check Out The Competition.
  • Outline Your Terms And Conditions.
  • Make Your Estimate Professional.
  • Submit Your Estimate.

Quantity of Various Item Involved in the Structure Are Calculated Using

The quantity of various items involved in a structure, such as materials, labor, and equipment, is typically calculated using a combination of mathematical formulas, engineering principles, and project management software.

How to Calculate Estimate of Building

Approximate cost on various work of material to complete the construction for 1000 ft 2

  1. Total Cost. = Builtup area × Approx cost per sq. ft. = 1000 × 1000. = 1000000.00 Rs.
  2. Amount of Aggregate Required. = Builtup area × 0.608. = 1000 × 0.608. = 608.00 Ton.
  3. Flooring. = Builtup area × 1.3. = 1000 × 1.3. = 1300.00 Sq.

Detailed Estimate Example

For example, if a project contains only two tasks, Task A and Task B, and they are the exact same size: If Task A has an estimate with an accuracy of 10%, and. If Task B has an estimate with an accuracy of 20%, The accuracy of the project estimate is (10 + 20) / 2 = 15%

Estimation Format

To provide an estimation, I would typically need the following information:

  • The task or project you want an estimation for
  • The scope and requirements of the task or project
  • The deadline or timeline for completion
  • The level of complexity involved
  • The resources and team required
  • Any potential risks or challenges that may affect the estimation

Estimating and Costing of Building

Estimating and costing of a building is the process of calculating the approximate cost of construction of a building project before construction begins. This involves a detailed analysis of the materials, labor, and other expenses that will be required to complete the project. The following are the steps involved in estimating and costing a building:

  1. Design the building
  2. Quantity surveying
  3. Cost analysis
  4. Labor costs
  5. Overhead costs
  6. Contingencies
  7. Summarize the costs

Calculate the Quantity of Earth Filling in Plinth for Room 5 M X 4 M for Plinth Height Is 0.6 M.

To calculate the quantity of earth filling in plinth for a room, we need to know the dimensions of the plinth and the height.

Given:

  • Room dimensions: 5 m x 4 m
  • Plinth height: 0.6 m

To calculate the quantity of earth filling, we can use the formula:

Volume of earth filling = Length x Width x Height

The length and width of the plinth will be the same as the room dimensions, so we can substitute those values into the formula:

  • Volume of earth filling = 5 m x 4 m x 0.6 m
  • Volume of earth filling = 12 cubic meters

Therefore, the quantity of earth filling in the plinth for a room with dimensions 5 m x 4 m and plinth height of 0.6 m is 12 cubic meters.

Quantity Estimation of Building

Cubical Contents Method
The cost of a structure is calculated approximately as the total cubical contents (Volume of buildings) multiplied by Local Cubic Rate. The volume of building is obtained by Length x breadth x depth or height. The length and breadth are measured out to out of walls excluding the plinth off set.

Estimation for Residential Building

As a rough estimate, a basic 1,500 square foot single-story home in a suburban area can cost around $150,000 to $250,000 to build, while a larger 2,500 square foot two-story home in the same area could cost around $250,000 to $400,000.

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Comments

  1. Swapnil Sutar says

    Hello Sir,
    Its really nice to visit your website. luckily I got your website and I saw that, its complete ocean of knowledge for civil engineers. really appreciable of your talent and knowledge. Thanks a lot Sir for sharing your valuable knowledge and experience…. I pray for your success…
    Sir, can you share the File of “Complete Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet Calculator”. Sir, If you can, plz mail me on —- [email protected].
    Thanking you. Best of Luck Sir.

    Reply

  2. yaseen says

    dear ,

    where is estimation & , its only quantity of concrete ,
    how much building material required ?
    thanks for sharing knowledge .

    Reply

  5. JAGDISH CHANDRA DANGI says

    It’s only quantity of total material used in construction… Please provide estimate excel sheet … Thank you for sharing knowledge !!

    Reply

  8. Rahul patil says

    I want this this type plan…calculate the quantity of items work using standard measurement sheets load bearing residential structure using description of items from DSR(1bhk plan with staircase)

    Reply

  10. Kiran says

    Hello Krunal,

    Thank you for your building estimator. Its really very helpful to understand estimate.
    I have different query – I got detailed drawing for construction of house but could not able to estimate using your estimator as i am not very well versed with terminology.

    Do you give paid service to give me detail estimation such as how much exact concrete required, steel required, other things such as masonry (bricks, plastering), plubming, electricity etc. if i provide you details of the plan ? This will help me to decide whether to go with only labor or give to builder ?

    Looking for your reply.

    Thank you very much.

    Reply

  12. Kaushal Kishore Sinhaa says

    Sir, Thanks for such a great information. I have to build a g+3 building under a contractor. But I want to have some knowledge about footings, columns, beams and slab. Can I have specific knowledge from your site? i.e. specification of steel bars and their dia etc.

    Reply

  13. Vaishnavi says

    Sir can you tell that by which method it is done longwall and shortwall method or center line method sir….

    Reply

  15. Peter-Derick Kome says

    I found your material very help and explanatory.
    Please i also have some problems with certain figures and how you came about deriving those figures from the drawings.
    A few of them being: the doors, and windows dimensions, openings/entrances and some long and short walls dimensions including passages.

    but i must admit that i gained a wealth of experience from your work already.
    quite the genius

    dhanyavaad (thank you)

    Reply

    • Matthew L. Deloney says

      Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad to hear that you found the information helpful.

      Regarding your questions about specific figures derived from drawings, I would be happy to assist you.I won’t be able to provide direct measurements or dimensions.

      To accurately determine the dimensions of doors, windows, openings, walls, and passages, it’s important to refer to the architectural drawings or plans associated with the specific project. These drawings typically include detailed measurements and annotations that indicate the sizes and locations of various elements within a building or structure.

      If you have access to the drawings or plans, I recommend reviewing them carefully. The dimensions and measurements should be clearly labeled on the drawings, and they may include specific references or scaling information to help you understand the size and proportions of different elements.

      If you need assistance with interpreting specific symbols, notations, or terms on the drawings, I would be happy to help explain them to the best of my ability based on the information you provide.

      Remember that it’s always a good idea to consult with a professional architect, engineer, or other relevant experts when dealing with specific construction or design projects. They will have the expertise and knowledge to provide accurate measurements and guidance based on the specific drawings and requirements.

      If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

      Reply

  16. Prashant yadav says

    Hello sir
    Your article is very helpful to understand building estimation but sir how steel ,labour charges and foam work include in estimation please reply sir or send me explanation of above three mention things.thanks sir for sharing valuable knowledge

    Reply

  18. KRISHNAKUMARRAJA says

    Please send details house plan at 4 BHK WITH 2 CAR PARKING

    SOUTH FACING layout 40 x 70 house design
    SITE PLAN 70 X 40

    40
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    70 FEET

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  19. Bediako Agyeman says

    very good article in your presentation you didnt include how to calculate labour , steel , form work. please need more on that. thanks

    Reply

  20. Farooq says

    Hello Sir,
    Its really nice to visit your website. luckily I got your website and I saw that, its complete ocean of knowledge for civil engineers. really appreciable of your talent and knowledge. Thanks a lot Sir for sharing your valuable knowledge and experience…. I pray for your success…
    Sir, can you share the File of “Complete Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet Calculator”. Sir, If you can, plz mail me on [email protected]

    Reply

    • Matthew L. Deloney says

      I apologize, but I am emailing you any sheet or any external files.

      However, to help you with your request for a calculation sheet for reinforcements, I suggest looking online for various resources that can help you calculate the required reinforcements for your project. You may want to search for “reinforcement calculation sheet” or “reinforcement calculation excel template” to find downloadable resources.

      Reply

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