🏛How I prepare  a price/cost  for a project?⭕️

🌟When I start pricing a project, I follow a simple principles so nothing slips through: Here we goo

👉1. Understand the design

I go through the drawings and specs first. If I don’t understand the work, the numbers won’t make sense.

👉2. Break the project into work items

Concrete, masonry, plaster, tiles, paint, etc. I list everything clearly so the BOQ flows in a logical order. You can use sample BoQ

👉3. Take off quantities

I measure all items from the drawings. Accuracy here saves headaches later.

👉 4. Apply unit rates

I build rates based on:
🔸 Material price
🔸 Labor cost
🔸 Equipment/transport if needed
🔸Small overhead allowance

⏺I also compare with past projects or market rates to make sure the pricing is reasonable.

👉5. Add contingency

🔶Construction always has surprises. A small buffer keeps your estimate realistic.

🟡Good BOQ + clear pricing = confidence before starting work.🟡

@etconp