Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation in MEP

Learn to compute duct takeoff quantities in Excel for HVAC systems by calculating duct area, gauge, and wastage, including plenum, straight and elbow ducts, and sheet count.

Calculate flexible duct takeoff quantities for MEP projects, converting rectangular to circular ducts, using maximum 1.5 m lengths, and detailing floor-by-floor measurements in Excel.

Learn to calculate diffuser takeoff quantities for supply and return air diffusers on upper ground and first floors, using neck size, face size, and next size concepts.

Compute volume control damper takeoff quantities for an upper ground floor and first floor mep duct system by identifying vcd sizes in each branch and summing total quantities.

Learn to calculate chilled water pipe takeoff quantity for a hotel by measuring ground and upper floor pipe lengths, determining supply and return sizes, and applying GPM flow data.

Learn to calculate fire sprinkler and hydrant pipe take off quantities for a hospital by interpreting schematics, zones, diameter sizes, and floor-level length measurements.

Learn to perform fire sprinkler take-off quantities by identifying pendant, upright, and side-wall sprinklers on each floor, using project legends, select similar, and quick properties to compile the counts.

Explore fire fighting hose cabinet and valve take-off, detailing internal fire hose cabinets, hose reels, landing walls, sprinkler control valves, and related fittings across multiple floors.

Calculate lighting fixture quantity takeoff for electrical services using a mall project example. Identify light types, record quantities in Excel, and understand lighting circuits and emergency lighting.

Calculate power point quantities and socket types in an MEP. Include six amp and 16 amp raw sockets with switch, UPS sockets with switch, and directional signage using the power layout.

Calculate cable tray quantity by measuring running meters for two GI perforated cable trays (300 by 50, 150 by 50) in the electrical room using dimension lines and simple addition.

Identify and quantify equipment from the equipment layout, including lighting distribution boards, power distribution boards, UPS and inverter boards, and hvac dbs, to support cost estimation and BOC preparation.

Calculate conduit quantities and junction box counts from floor plans using blue 25 mm pvc power conduit and magenta 25 mm pvc it conduit, guided by the underfloor layout.

Explore the single line diagram layout for electrical distribution and learn to prepare a cable schedule from the main light panel to lighting distribution boards, including cable types and protection.

learn to calculate sanitary fixture quantities for a six-floor hospital building by counting water closets, urinals, basins, sinks, showers, geysers, and related items from floor plans and Excel sheets.

Learn to perform plumbing drainage material take off for a hospital lower ground floor, calculating running meters and quantities for soil pipes, waste pipes, delay tanks, and ETP.

Compute cable tray quantities for the water supply system by totaling running meters for 300 by 50 and 150 by 50 GI perforated trays from the electrical room layout.

Explore the purpose of estimation, including budgeting, tendering, resource planning, feasibility, risk management, valuation, contract administration, and legal considerations, and learn the main estimate types, cost components, and drivers.

Master labor cost estimation, material cost estimation, and equipment cost estimation, and determine overheads and profit margins to deliver a comprehensive project cost.

Understand how to create and use a bill of quantities (BOQ) for MEP projects, covering purpose, structure, itemization, unit rates, and bid evaluation for cost estimation and project control.

Learn to prepare a bill of quantities for HVAC work by reviewing project scope, detailing components, quantifying items, pricing units from market quotes, and compiling a BOQ with totals.

Determine unit rates, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare a detailed bill of quantities for plumbing works by breaking down materials, labor, and equipment.

Learn to prepare a bill of quantity for firefighting works by breaking the project into categories, listing components, quantifying items, applying unit rates, and compiling boq documents.

Explore tendering procedures for MEP projects, including open, selective, negotiated, two-stage, framework, and design-and-build methods, and learn to prepare comprehensive tender documents for transparent, competitive bids.

Explore contract administration in construction, detailing lump sum, unit price, cost plus, time and materials, design build, and target cost contracts, plus managing variation and claims in MEP projects.

Identify and assess risks in MEP projects using risk identification, risk assessment, and a risk register, then implement mitigation strategies and monitor risks across design, materials, labor, compliance, logistics, finances.

Master hvac takeoffs in revit, including duct takeoff quantity schedules for supply and return air ducts, plus chilled water pipe take off quantity and equipment takeoffs.

Compute plumbing material take off and cost using pipe schedules for cold and hot water, soil and vent pipes, drains, fittings, and fixtures like wash basins.

Learn to perform material takeoff quantity for firefighting work by calculating pipe and sprinkler quantities with report and schedule tools, sorting by system abbreviation and cost.

Develop material takeoff quantities for electrical works in MEP by creating schedules of lighting fixtures, conduits, and cable trays. Sort by family and type, and calculate total cost and length.

Explore the Planswift user interface for estimating and quantity takeoff in MEP, including measuring piping, wiring, ductwork, and fixtures, generating material cost estimates from digital plans.

Learn to import drawings into Planswift, set metric or imperial units, convert PDFs to TIFF at 300 dpi for true color, and save the job locally.