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I need a detailed quantity take-off and a well-structured Bill of Quantities for an upcoming commercial build. You’ll work from the drawings and specifications I provide, measuring every trade precisely and summarising the results in Excel. I’m comfortable with either my own template or a clear, professional layout you recommend, as long as it keeps items logically grouped and easy to trace back to the plans. Accuracy is paramount: every line item must reference the correct drawing, sheet, and spec section so I can cross-check quickly. Deliverables • Complete Excel file with separate sheets for measured quantities and the final BOQ • All cells fully calculated—no hidden links or protected formulas • Notes column flagging any assumptions or RFIs needed...
I have a full drawing set for a new commercial building and now need an accurate Quantity Take-Off and Bill of Quantities focused solely on the structural package—concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, formwork, embeds and any related accessories. I will send you my own Excel template; simply keep the column order, formulas and coding I already use for cost control, but feel free to add supportive sheets if they help trace the calculations. Scope • Measure every structural item shown on the architectural, structural and general-notes plans. • Reference each line to its drawing number, grid line and level so the audit trail is clear. • Populate the template with quantities, unit descriptions and remarks where coordination is required. Acceptance criteria &bull...
I need a precise quantity take-off focused only on concrete elements for an upcoming project. All drawings are provided as PDFs, so you will be working directly from those files. Your deliverable is an Excel-based Bill of Quantities that: • Lists every concrete item with customised, project-specific descriptions (not generic standards) • Shows clear units, calculated quantities and any assumptions in a separate notes column • Is organised by drawing reference so the numbers are easy for my estimating team to verify I will share the PDFs once you come on board; feel free to flag any scope questions before you start measuring. Accuracy and a clean, logical spreadsheet layout are the top priorities, and I’m ready to review as soon as you have a first draft.
Position: Civil / Cluster Head — Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Institutions Purpose: To prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and billing documentation strictly in accordance with CPWD DSR 2023/2025 (latest published edition) and applicable SSR/PWD rates, in support of the AMC/O&M contract. Key Responsibilities: - Supervise day-to-day civil O&M activities across educational campuses remotely, including masonry, plastering, painting, flooring, waterproofing, and minor structural repairs, along with basic electrical and plumbing work — as instructed by the Head Office based on logged complaints. - Prepare cost estimates and BOQs strictly referencing DSR 2023 and 2025 item codes and rates (or applicable state SSR/PWD schedules), using quantity ta...
I have a set of mechanical drawings for a commercial HVAC system and I need an accurate material take-off. The focus is on all ductwork—main trunks, branches, fittings, dampers, insulation sheets—as well as the scheduled equipment. Pipe runs are not required this time. I will supply PDF plans (and DWGs if you prefer) along with any specification sheets already issued by the engineer. From those, I need a clear, itemised spreadsheet that lists: • duct sizes and total linear lengths • quantities of elbows, transitions, dampers and other fittings • equipment counts with model references, capacities and tag numbers Please break totals down per floor and note anything that looks unclear on the plans so I can resolve it quickly with the design team. I typically...
I am looking for an experienced **Residential Construction Estimator / Material Takeoff Specialist** to complete a detailed material takeoff from a full set of residential construction plans. I need someone who can carefully review the drawings and provide accurate quantities for the materials required for construction. The takeoff should include, as applicable: * Framing lumber * Floor and roof framing * Wall, floor, and roof sheathing * Engineered lumber/LVLs * Roofing materials * Drywall * Exterior siding * Concrete/foundation materials * Other major building materials shown on the plans The final takeoff should be clearly organized by category and include quantities, sizes, lengths, and specifications where applicable. I would prefer the final takeoff in Excel or another clearly or...
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