Minimum Requirements for Construction Estimate Preparation - Checklist
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Class 'D' Estimate
Minimum Requirements (should be supplemented where additional information exists)
- project plan detailing the project function, purpose and characteristics including information relating to the gross floor area of prime building spaces, equipment, and building systems
- floor-to-floor heights and general information about the exterior building elevations and floor elevations and floor plan configuration project
- geographical location, site configuration, planning limitations, known soil and rock information, availability of utility services to the building, as-found drawings and intrusive investigations for existing building (if applicable)
- procurement methodology and notional timing
- cost limitations and allowances
Class 'C' Estimate
Building and Specialty Structures
- principal floor plans
- as-found drawings for existing building (if applicable)
- demolition drawings (if renovation), including clear indication of existing materials to remain
- structural foundation system and typical framing system
- exterior wall sections
- roof system selections
- finish schedule by rooms
- mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems outline (suggested equipment requirements)
- specialty structure type, height and plan dimensions,
- outline specification
Site Development
- paving and parking requirements
- finish building grades
- original site drawings and investigations
- storm drainage solution
- existing utility location
- site retaining walls
- site lighting requirements
Class 'B' Estimate
Building and Specialty Structures
- floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans
- structural foundation design, typical structural framing
- floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans
- exterior wall sections
- building elevations and sections
- typical interior wall types and acoustical guidelines
- preliminary finish schedule with material selections
- mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems descriptions and one line diagrams reflecting the design of the HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems and riser diagrams with panel information
- outline specification with selected equipment, sizes, and performance requirements
Site Development
- site plans, indicating building locations and site improvements (including all paved areas, site utilities, and building or vertical structure locations)
- additional site investigations, as required
- landscaping—all soft and hard landscape elements including plant material, site furnishings and lighting
- topographical information (current and engineered topographical information)
- utility location (showing all underground structures and lines)
- demolition/removals plans and information,
- outline specification with selected equipment, sizes and performance requirements
Class 'A' Estimate
Building and Specialty Structures
Completed construction working documents, including:
- detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans
- detailed demolition drawings (if renovation), including clear indication of existing materials to remain
- structural plans, notes, sections, and details fully describing the structural building requirements
- building elevations and building sections
- exterior wall sections
- details of exterior walls, stairs, toilet rooms, etc.
- finish schedule and notes
- special details and conditions (millwork, handrails, etc.)
- conveyance plans, specifications and sections fully describing elevators, escalators and lifts,
- mechanical plans, notes, sections and details fully describing the plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection requirements
- electrical plans, notes, sections and details fully describing the electrical communications, security, and equipment requirements, and
- project specifications, completely describing materials and performance requirements
Site Development
Completed construction working documents, including:
- final site drawings showing current and engineered topical information
- utility locations and design showing all underground structures and utility lines
- demolition/removals, miscellaneous site structures and related details
- landscaping—all landscape layout and materials, grading and drainage, planting and construction detail drawings
- details, schedules and notes to be used in the construction of the project
- project specifications, completely describing materials and performance requirements.
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