Title: 4 Common Estimating Methods Used by Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Engineers - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Description: Preliminary estimates also known as conceptual estimates are done in the design and planning stage of a construction project. There are several methods of estimating, some of which are obsolete and some which are highly recommended and used by Quantity Surveyors today. The following is a list of estimates that a Quantity Surveyor can prepare depending on the available information. Of all these estimates, the Elemental Estimate and Approximate Quantities are highly recommended, but if you don’t have sufficient information to perform these estimates, you should start with basic forms of estimating such as the Superficial Floor Area and Unit Method: – PowerPoint PPT presentation