Chapter 5 Basis of Estimate In-Class Exercise

• Complete the BOE form below to develop an estimate for ONE of the tasks shown below:

1. Prepare a soccer field for play
2. Paint the interior of a 2,000 sq foot house with 9 rooms (existing structure)
3. Install drywall to the interior of a 2,000 sq foot house (new construction)
4. Install landscaping on a 10,000 sq foot lot, to include irrigation, topsoil, plants, and sod
5. Build a fence surrounding a 10,000 sq foot lot, including installation of 2 gates

• You wont be graded on the accuracy of your estimate, so dont worry about getting an exact estimate of dollars or hours/units. This exercise is intended for you to practice the estimating process.
• Remember that the Scope Statement defines what is in your estimate and the assumptions define what is out of your estimate.

Name:

Task Name:
Task Duration (in days):
Detailed Scope Statement (Define the scope to be accomplished):
Assumptions:
Labor Estimate	Resource Description	Estimated Hours	Estimated Cost/Hour	Total Estimated Cost for Labor
Non-Labor Estimate	Resource Description	Estimated Units	Estimated Cost/Unit	Total Estimated Cost for Non-Labor
Total Estimate				$
Rationale for Estimate