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QUESTION 1
a) Uniformity is one of the most crucial aspects in presenting data when preparing
the Bill of Quantities. Give FIVE (5) reasons why parties involved in
construction projects need to have uniformity when preparing the Bill of
Quantities.
ANSWER:
I) we can evaluate it thoroughly. We can float the tenders & can compare the
contractors based on each item. Hence, we will get the best deal.
II) If we know the scope of the work with details of each item, thus we’ll be able to
identify the problems that are going to hit the project in the future & will be ready
to tackle it in advance.
III) Planning is the core of every project. BOQ plays a very crucial role in the
planning of a project. As the components with their quantities are listed, thus half
of the work of the planner is already done. The planning engineer will allocate the
resources with their duration and the planning sheet will be ready.
IV) If the items & their quantities are known, then we will have plenty of time to
identify the suppliers and do negotiation with them. Thus, it will result in saving
the cost of project.
V) Time and cost in a construction project have directly related each other. If we are
finishing the work within the time frame automatically, we will be successful in
saving the cost.
b) Construction projects start with the conceptual stage, followed by
preconstruction, construction and ends after the post construction stage.
Highlight the stage where bill of quantities is produced and discuss why the bill
of quantities must be finalized in the contract document during the stage.
ANSWER:
The stage where bill of quantities is produced:
For every stage of a construction project, from the simplest to the most complex, there
are certain steps and processes that need to be followed to ensure a successful outcome.
Projects in construction may vary based on their size, the number of stakeholders involved,
budget and delivery date. Regardless of the case, though, a construction project is always a
long and demanding process.
Once the project is closer to fruition, it is time to sit down and talk design. This is still
a preliminary stage, which means that nothing is guaranteed at this point. Nevertheless,
design is the stage where usually the bidding process begins.
The team that is in charge of the design, led by an architect or an engineer, will need
to make sure that each of the state regulations and codes is met while respecting the vision of
the project owner as well as ensuring that the newly built structure will be usable.
There are normally four different steps within the design stage and they include
programming and feasibility, schematic design, design development, and contract documents.
During the programming and feasibility step, each of the objectives and goals of the project
has to be outlined. Numerous decisions are made at this stage, including how large the
building will be, how space will be used, and how many rooms will be needed.
The schematic design is a sketch that will show the space as well as materials,
colours, and even textures. That sketch will be used during the design development to
research the equipment needed, along with the cost for them and the materials being used.
Once the contract documents are drawn up, everything is close to being finalised,
because they contain the final drawings and specifications. These documents are used in the
construction field by those placing bids to work on the project. The next stage of a
construction project begins when the bidding is completed, and the contractor has been
chosen to do the work. As soon as the contractor is chosen, the project team is put together.
Why the bill of quantities must be finalized in the contract document during the stage:
Bills of Quantities (BQ) is one of systematic ways applied in the construction industry in
which its primary function is to record items of works for tendering purposes and to create a
fair agreement among the parties involved for contracting purposes.

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