Variations in Construction Projects: What Influences their Frequency of Occurrence?
Variations are inevitable in construction projects. This is because the construction industry is very complicated and unpredictable. The occurrence of these variations affects the project’s deadlines and estimated costs. Also, the frequency of their occurrence varies from one project to another depending on various factors….
Causes of Variations in Construction Projects
Variations in construction projects are alterations to the original scope of construction work. It comes in form of an addition, substitution, or omission from the original scope of works envisaged in the contract. Also, it is defined as any change to the construction works, which…
The Traditional Method of Preparing Bills of Quantities
The traditional process of preparing bills of quantities can conveniently be broken down into two main processes. These are ‘taking off’ and ‘working up’. It officially starts when the quantity surveyor receives drawings from the architect and engineers and serialises them ready to start extracting…
3 Sums Included in a Bill of Quantities
A bill of quantities contains an itemized list of work items to be executed with a detailed description of the unit rate tied to it. Where some work items cannot be measured and described according to the standard method of measurement in use, they are…
How to Make Money with ArchiCAD Object Libraries and Templates
We have been teaching people online how to use ArchiCAD to develop building information models, construction documentation and drawings for their clients or schoolwork. Most people want to know other ways they can implement to make money with ArchiCAD, besides working for clients. In this…
Types of Clients in Construction
Clients are an important part of a system in the construction industry called a project. The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines it as an endeavour with a definite beginning and a definite end undertaken to create a unique product or service. A construction project involves…