BLDG 2013 Construction Estimating Group Assignment Brief T1 2025 | UNSW

Group Formation 

You are required to form groups of five members (max.) in your tutorial class to complete this assessment task.

Tasks for Group Work  

Based on the given set of architectural drawings (9 pages, see drawing list) and supplementary information for a proposed child care centre project in Katoomba, you are appointed as the Consultant QS to carry out the cost planning. Your cost planning task MUST include: 

1. An elemental cost plan using ACMM format as at today’s prices (i.e., 30 June 2025). It should include:  

• a cost plan summary;  
• a summary of cost;  
• an elemental summary;  
• a list of elements; and 
• The working sheets on measurement tasks. 

A cost plan template in an MS Excel spreadsheet is available on the course Moodle.  

2. An estimating report that should include:  

• Introduction (Description of project);
• Basis of estimate (e.g., current market price with no allowance for future fluctuations);  
• Assumptions  of estimate  (e.g.,  method of construction, structural system, contractual arrangement, etc.);  
• Exclusions (e.g., professional fees, loose furniture, special equipment, GST, etc.); and
• Any other relevant information on various matters that are cost significant. 

Supplementary information  

1. Site area is a quarter-circle area on the A2001 Site Plan, including the shaded grey area of the car parking space.  
2. Assumed soil condition on site: clay  
3. No demolition of the existing building required. All existing buildings, trees, hard and soft landscaping on site will be demolished and disposed of by the client.  
4. Allow for all bulk and detailed excavation as required.  
5. Structural components  

• All concrete to be 25 MPa
• All columns to be structural steel Grade 350 SHS 89 x 89 x 5
• Allow for strip footings: (i) 300 x 400mm edge beam along the outer perimeter of the building, and (ii) 300 x 400mm internal beam spaces at 4 metres c/c.
• Allow for a 150 mm-thick concrete ground floor slab.   

6. Landscaping work for the outdoor play area 

• Allow for 30% planting and 70% synthetic turfing.   

7. Visitor car park 

• Allow for 25mm thick bituminous concrete paving with 100mm thick cement-treated crushed rock and 150mm thick crushed rock basecourses.  

8. Services 

• Allow for air-conditioning for the child care centre.
• Allow for connections to service authorities mains, including sewer, stormwater, water and electrical.

Marking Scheme 

• The marking for the group work report will be based on the quality and content of the report (see page 7 for assessment criteria).
• Every group member will get EQUAL marks for the group work final submission (i.e., 30% of the total assessment). Your group should aim for equal individual contributions.