Quantity Takeoff and Cost Estimating

A cost estimate is needed to assess the cost of a construction project. Owners would like to know the cost before starting a project. The following is a list of items that determine the cost of a project: Material cost : The cost of concrete, steel, bricks, windows, etc.; Transportation cost : The cost of transportation of materials; Cost of labor : The cost of labor includes wage for concrete workers, carpenters, steel workers, supervisors, and many other construction personnel; Cost of engineering : The fee charged by an engineering firm for their design.