Preliminaries &

General

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Sequence of events - pricing

of the preliminaries:
Make notes of general requirements

Temporary works, subcontract attendances

Prepare site layout indicating position

of:
Accommodation, access routes, storage
areas, services. Inspect site features &
potential impact!

Use tender programme for planning

Staff, plant & temporary works

Read clients specific requirements

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Visit & Inspect Site

Take time inspecting site & preparing a report
on all aspects of site conditions

Inspection of sewers & checking of levels, open up

works for inspection;
Location, site conditions i.e. fire risks, security
risks, radiation hazards, underground conditions

Transportations costs
Accommodation costs
Possible cost of employing specialists for
reports
Provision of bulk bins & dumping of debris &
waste.

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Heath &
safety

Management

/ Staffing of
the project

Charges,
Levies,
Consultants

Temporary
works &
services

Temporary

Construction

accommodation

equipment

& storage

Access
equipment /
systems
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Plant, Tools and Other

Equipment
Schedule of plant should be prepared at outset
showing the cost, based on the length of time
the plant is required and appropriate chargeout rate.
Must consider:
Initial capital cost, depreciation, maintenance, loss
of interest on capital, licenses, fuel etc

If not included in unit rate, plant must be

priced in Prelims.

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Temporary Facilities &

Services
Definition: Services required for carrying
out the project works.
Inclusion: Installation, operation,
maintenance and removal.

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Temporary Facilities &

Services
Power / Lighting / Heating
Water / Sewer
Telephone
Stationery & postage
Office equipment, desks, chairs, filing cabinets
etc
Computers (+ consumables)
Humidity / temperature control
Security & safety measures

Perimeter fencing, lighting, alarm systems, cameras.

Temporary electrics
Waste skips

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 Mess sheds (incl tables, bench seating, vinyl

floor covering, sink bench unit)
Store sheds
Ablutions and latrines
Cost of erection, dismantling & removal, and
cartage to and from site of temporary
buildings.
Labour & material for cleaning & general
maintenance incl consumables

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Supervision
Contractors employees partially or wholly
on site to carry out general duties.
Inclusions: Employees in head office
carrying out work directly associated with
the project. Salaries, overtime, travelling,
fares.
Exclusions: Managers in head office
carrying out organization management and
the occasional site visit.

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Site Personnel
(Management & Staff)

Site Manager
General Foreman
Engineer & Assistants
Planning / Scheduling engineer
Quantity surveyor / Cost Engineer & Assistants
Sub-contract co-ordinator / purchasing office
Clerk / Typist
Security patrols / Night watchman / Guard dogs
Health & safety officer (First Aid)
Overtime payment & bonus;

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Site Meetings
All expenses incurred in organising,
accommodating, attending and minuting
site meetings must be included
Generally based on records of similar jobs.

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Hoardings & Scaffolding

Temporary structures installed to protect
workers and/or the public, to provide safe
access to and around the site and to provide
temporary support to existing work being
altered or extended.
Often a quotation is obtained from a specialist firm
for supply, erection, hire and removal.

Area of external wall to be covered usually

stated in item description to assist in pricing.

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Signboard
Provision, erection, maintenance and
removal.
Sign writing for Contractor, Arch,
principal consultants etc.

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Insurance
Insurance policies taken out in relation to
construction site activity and associated
items.

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Footpath Crossing
Could involve
Providing temporary protection to footpaths,
grass berms etc
Making good damage caused as required by
Local Authorities

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Access Roads, Paths and

Carparks
Could involve
Provision of metal etc for temporary roading
Labour and plant of placing metal
Reinstatement of roads, grassed areas, as
required if damabed
Removal and making good

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Temporary Services
Installation, maintenance and removal of
a variety of services, incl cost of all
notices, permits & fees not covered in
the building permit.
Water
Drainage for temporary installations
Electricity
Telephones

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Keep site free of water

Dewatering, pumping or some other
approved method to ensure site free
from water at all times.

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Security of the Works

Night watchman &/or Security firm
Security alarm system

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Cleaning Building ready for

Occupation
Works carried out at completion of the
project works.
Housekeeping & fire safety on site, cleaning
up & reinstatement of works on completion.

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Other things to think about

Screens, barricades, rails and nightlights
Notices, permits and Fees
Protection of Public & Private Property
Contract Guarantee Bond
Deposit with Tender
Fire fighting equipment
Guarantees, warranties, testing and samples

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