BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4

Specifications Writing and Quantity Surveying

RENMAR B. YUTOC uap rmp

COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
ALLIED COURSES

Architectural Visual Communications 1 : Graphics 1

Architectural Visual Communications 2 : Visual Techniques 1
Architectural Visual Communications 3 : Graphics 2
Architectural Visual Communications 4 : Visual Techniques 2
Architectural Visual Communications 5 : Visual Techniques 3

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Architectural Design 1 : Introduction to Design Professional Practice 1 (Laws Affecting the Practice of Architecture)
Architectural Design 2 : Creative Design Fundamentals Professional Practice 2 (Administering the Regular Services of the Architect)
Architectural Design 3 : Creative Design in Architectural Interiors Professional Practice 3 (Global Practice for the 21st Century)
Architectural Design 4 : Space Planning 1
Architectural Design 5 : Space Planning 2 Planning 1 : Site Planning and Landscape Architecture
Architectural Design 6 : Site Development Planning and Landscaping Planning 2 : Fundamentals of Urban Design and Community Architecture
Architectural Design 7 : Community Architecture and Urban Design Planning 3 : Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
Architectural Design 8 : Design of Complex Structures
Architectural Design 9 : Thesis Research Writing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture 1
Architectural Design 10 : Thesis Research Application Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture 2

Theory of Architecture 1 Research Methods for Architecture

Theory of Architecture 2
Tropical Design
Architectural Interiors
Housing
Building Technology 1 : Building Materials
Building Technology 2 : Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Concrete (1-storey building) ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE
Building Technology 3 : Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Concrete (2-storey building)
Building Technology 4 : Specifications Writing and Quantity Surveying SPECIALIZATION COURSES
Building Technology 5 : Alternative Building Construction Systems
Community Planning Development
Building Utilities 1 : Plumbing and Sanitary Systems Urban Design Studio
Building Utilities 2 : Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Systems Construction Management
Building Utilities 3 : Acoustics and Lighting Systems

History of Architecture 1
History of Architecture 2
History of Architecture 3
History of Architecture 4
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Building Technology 1 :
Building Materials
Building Technology 2 :
Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Concrete (1-storey building)
Building Technology 3 :
Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Concrete (2-storey building)
Building Technology 4 :
Specifications Writing and Quantity Surveying
Building Technology 5 :
Alternative Building Construction Systems
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4
SPECIFICATIONS WRITING AND
QUANTITY SURVEYING
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4
SPECIFICATIONS WRITING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING

Course Description:
This course aims to develop the students’ skills in demonstrating
practical knowledge on the essentials of specifications writing and the
importance of specification in written form as a non-graphical tool that
compliments working drawings and to learn the different methods and
techniques in estimating different quantities of materials ,equipment
and labor resulting in a more accurate data as a basis for sound project
programming , scheduling and control.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

Ability to apply relevant laws, codes, charters and standards of architecture

CO1 and the built environment in architectural and in the preparation of contract
documents

Ability to translate Architectural Drawings to specific Building Technologies and

CO2
Utilities Systems

CO3
Ability to prepare sets of contract documents as required by government
agencies

CO4
Ability to recognize various building materials and its application for the
preparation of building specifications

CO5
Apply principles of Specialized and Allied Disciplines in Architectural
Design
COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 To apply relevant laws in preparation of contract documents

CO2 To translate Architectural drawings to technologies & systems

CO3 To prepare sets of contract documents

CO4
To recognize various building materials for the preparation of
building specifications

CO5 Application of principles of allied fields

 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
CO1
WEEK 1

Lecture
• Orientation to School Policies

• Review of building technology 3 as a prerequisite of BT4

• Introduction of estimates in building construction

• Familiarize students in different types of estimates and specifications

• Major types of specifications and their particular use to supplement drawings

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION

• DETAILED ESTIMATE

• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE

• BID COST ESTIMATE

• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION

• DETAILED ESTIMATE
Abstract cost estimate, approximate
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE cost.

• BID COST ESTIMATE Used in the early phases of a project

• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE

Note: This is just for quick estimation. This greatly varies per location and may not be applicable to all.
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION

• DETAILED ESTIMATE
A detailed estimate involves breaking
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE down the project scope into smaller
unit prices that can be priced
• BID COST ESTIMATE individually.

• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION

Based on the actual number of units
• DETAILED ESTIMATE or amount of work that needs to be
provided.
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE
A quantity estimate is based on the
• BID COST ESTIMATE count or measure of the amount of
work and materials needed to
• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE complete the project
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION Roofing is determined by the square

area
• DETAILED ESTIMATE
Plumbing by the fixture count
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE
Electrical by the opening
• BID COST ESTIMATE
Fire Protection by the number of
• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE sprinkler heads
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION

• DETAILED ESTIMATE
Cost estimate that is submitted to a
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE potential client in hopes of winning
the job
• BID COST ESTIMATE

• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

• PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATION Used for monitoring the project during

construction.
• DETAILED ESTIMATE
With 3 separate estimates:
• QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE 1. the budget estimate for financing,
2. the budgeted cost after
• BID COST ESTIMATE contracting but prior to
construction, and
• CONTROL COST ESTIMATE 3. the estimated cost to complete
during the project
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
WEEKS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Lecture
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DETAILED ESTIMATES

• Establish the appropriate architectural plan as the basis for the structural plans &
details

• Site works: Volumetric estimate for the required excavation based in the foundation
Plan & footing details

• Amount of back filling materials based on the elevation of the building above grade

• Class of concrete to be used in different structural components of the structure

• to be applied in the itemized estimate of the concrete
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
WEEKS 9, 10, 11, and 12

Lecture
DETAILS IN STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWING

• Focusing in the reinforcing bars estimates

• Slab on fill & suspended floor slab framing estimates

• RC slab and stair detailed estimate

• RC beam details and beam schedule as basis for re-bar estimates

• Check provisions National Building Code of the Philippines and other

related laws
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
WEEKS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Lecture
ROOFING AND DESIGN DETAILS

• Estimate and specifications for conventional roofing design

• Roof Beam Detail, Steel Truss Detail & truss diagrams, Connection Detail
• Roof Framing Plan

• For RC Slab Roof Deck

• Framing Plan, Types of Water proofing, Drainage System, Connection Detail

• Basic Estimates for Building Utilities Requirements

• Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical
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Course Requirements (Prelims and Midterms):

Grade
Requirements Percentage
Distribution

RE Individual / Assignment
2/3
PE Examinations
per term
FP Final Examination

MP1 Major Plate No. 1 1/3

MP2 Major Plate No. 2 per term

Note: This may change. This was not yet discussed with your Laboratory professor.
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Course Requirements (Finals):

Grade
Requirements Percentage
Distribution

RE Individual / Group Project Research / Assignment

1/2
PE Examinations
per term
FP Final Examination

1/2
MP3 Major Plate No. 3
per term

Note: This may change. This was not yet discussed with your Laboratory professor.
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SPECIFICATIONS WRITING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING

FINAL OVERALL GRADE

PRELIM GRADE (0.30) + MIDTERM GRADE (0.30) + FINAL GRADE (0.40)

Note: This may change. This was not yet discussed with your Laboratory professor.
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