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4 processes involved in Project Cost Management

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  1. Plan Cost Management
  2. Estimate Costs
  3. Determine Budget
  4. Control Costs
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Includes the processes in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs.

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Project Cost Management

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The process of defining how the project costs will be estimated, budgeted, managed, monitored, and controlled.

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Plan Cost Management

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The process of developing an approximation of the monetary resources

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Estimate Costs

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The process of aggregating the estimated costs of individual activities or work packages.

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Determine Budget

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The process of monitoring the status of the project to update project costs

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Control Costs

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Is the process of developing an approximation of the cost of resources needed to complete the project work

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Cost Estimation

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Expressed in manhours, per hour

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Cost Estimation

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Why is cost estimation important?

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To maintain budget and prevent overspending

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10
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When to use cost estimation?

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When the project is extensive (wide project, covers large area), and proposal for bidding

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Is the technique of calculating and computing the various quantities and the expected expenditure to be incurred in a particular work or project.

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Estimating

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12
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3 Requirements to prepare an estimate

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  1. Drawing or Plans
  2. Detailed Specification
  3. Scheduled Rates
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Per piece unit of measurement (10pcs of CHB)

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Single Units

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Per length or meter unit of measurement (Steel bars, pipes)

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Linear Measurement

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Per square meter unit of measurement (plastering, painting)

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Areal Surface Measurements

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16
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Per cubic meter unit of measurement

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Cubical Contents

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17
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4 units of Measurements

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  1. Single Units
  2. Linear Measurements
  3. Areal Surface Measurements
  4. Cubical Contents
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18
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4 Types of Estimates

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  1. Preliminary Estimate
  2. Detailed Estimate
  3. Abstract Estimate
  4. Revised Estimate
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19
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Rough estimate 50% (type of estimate)

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Preliminary Estimate

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Detail estimate provided with specification 10% (type of estimate)

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Detailed Estimate

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21
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Includes only total quantities of item of works (type of estimate)

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Abstract Estimate

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22
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When there are changes, additional works, rates of materials, labor above 10% (type of estimate)

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Revised Estimate

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23
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Is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure

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Construction

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24
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Typically involves mass production of similar items without a designated purchaser

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Manufacturing

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25
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Takes place on location for a known client and comprises 6 to 9 percent of gross domestric product as an industry

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Construction

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26
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Is integral to the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects, impacting timelines, costs, and quality

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Construction Equipment

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27
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It is critical to prolong lifespan of equipment and prevent costly downtime or safety hazards during projects

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Maintenance

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28
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Modern ____ boast advance hydraulic systems, enabling them to perform tasks such as digging, lifting, and demolition with precision

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Excavators

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29
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Are commonly used for earthmoving, site preparation, and extensive landscaping projects, significantly enhancing operational efficiency

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Excavators

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30
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Combine the functionalities of a loader and an excavator, allowing for versatile use in various construction tasks

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Backhoes

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31
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Are ideally suited for trenching projects and excavating small to medium-sized areas, providing efficient solutions for various operations

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Backhoe

32
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Operate using a long boom and an attached bucket, leveraging gravity and mechanical systems for effective diggin

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Dragline Excavators

33
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Are engineered for large-scale operations in flat terrain, such as mining and significant infrastructure projects

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Dragline Excavator

34
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There powerful machines are widely used for pushing large quantities of soil, grading, and clearing land, highlighting their versatility

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Bulldozers

35
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Can be equipped with different blade types, including straight, universal, and angle blades, depending on the task at hand

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Bulldozer

36
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Are specialized construction machines designed primarily for leveling and grading surfaces, ensuring optimal terrain preparation.

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Graders

37
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This equipment is important in road paving and maintenance projects, ensuring surfaces are smooth and adherent to regulation

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Graders

38
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are prominent in large construction projects, such as highway construction, where efficient movement of materials is paramount

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Wheel Tractor Scraper

39
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This machine is used for moving large amount of material over short distances

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Wheel Tractor Scraper

40
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It consists of a tractor and a semi-trailer that is filled with materials to move, particularly useful for moving materials over uneven terrain

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Wheel Tractor Scraper

41
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Are used for digging trenches, especially for laying pipes or cables

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Trenches

42
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They can be equipped with different types of cutting wheels or chains to handle various soil conditions

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Trenches

43
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Are used for loading and unloading materials.

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Loaders

44
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They are equipped with a large bucket that can be used to scoop up materials and load them onto trucks or into storage areas

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Loaders

45
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Are designed for optimal performance in material handling, allowing swift loading and unloading capabilities essential on job sites.

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Loaders

46
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Are used for lifting and moving materials and equipment at construction sites

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Tower Cranes

47
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They are mounted on high towers and can lift heavy loads to great heights, making them essential for large construction projects

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Tower cranes

48
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Are used to lay down asphalt or concrete for road construction and other paving projects.

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Pavers

49
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They ensure a smooth and even surface by spreading and leveling the material

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Pavers

50
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Are used to compress soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt to increase its density and stability

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Compactors

51
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They are essential for preparing foundations and roadbeds

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Compactors

52
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Are versatile machines that combine the functions of a forklift and a crane.

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Telehandlers

53
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They have an extendable arm that can lift and move materials to various heights and distances

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Telehandlers

54
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Are primarily used in forestry operations to cut down trees and gather them into bunches for easy transport

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Feller Bunchers

55
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They are equipped with a cutting head and a grapple

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Feller Bunchers

56
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Are used to transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, dirt, and demolition debris

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Dump Trucks

57
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They have a dump bed that can be raised to unload the materials

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Dump Trucks

58
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are used to drill holes into the ground for the installation of pile foundations

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Pile Boring Machines

59
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They create deep, precise holes than can support heavy structures

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Pile Boring Machine

60
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are used to drive piles into the ground to support structures.

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Pile Driving Machines

61
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They use a hammering or vibratory action to drive the piles to the required depth

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Pile Driving Machine

62
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are used to power pneumatic tools and equipment on construction sites

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Air Compressors

63
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Are used to move liquids, such as water or concrete, and are essential for various construction tasks

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Pumps

64
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Is of utmost importance that enhances competence, yields high productivity and cuts down operational costs.

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Construction equipment

65
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3 types of construction

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  1. Bulding Construction
  2. Infrastructure
  3. Industrial
66
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Process of adding structure to real property or construction of buildings

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Bulding Construction

67
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Building Construction is divided into 2

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Residential and Non-residential (Commercial / Institutional)

68
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Small renovations so the owner of the property acts as laborer, paymaster, and deisgn team for the entire project.

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Building Construction

69
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Is often called heavy/highway, heavy civil or heavy engineering

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Infrastructure

70
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It includes large public works, dams, bridges, highways, water/wastewater and utility distribution

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Infrastructure

71
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Includes refineries, process chemical, power generation, mills and manufacturing plants

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Industrial

72
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5 Construction Process

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  1. Design Team
  2. Financial Advisors
  3. Legal Aspects
  4. Interaction of Experties
  5. Procurement
73
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The concrete industry embraces innovation and ______ by offering concrete solutions which can be used to reduce construction time and promote sustainable development, as well as offering cost savings

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Modern Methods of Constructions (MMC)

74
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7 Modern Methods of Construction

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  1. Precast Flat Panel System
  2. 3D Volumetric Construction
  3. Tunnel Form
  4. Hybrid Concrete Construction
  5. Thin Joint Masonry
  6. Insulating Concrete Formwork
  7. Precast Foundation
75
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Construction Operation Outline

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  1. Authority and Responsibility of all parties
  2. Time of inspection and test
  3. Contractor Submittals
  4. Instruction to field
  5. Suspension or termination of the work

FCE 20 (2 decks)

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