Haruna Lawal Saidu, Mniqs Rqs is a registered Quantity Surveyor with expertise in Cost estimation, Cost Control & Project Scheduling. Haruna is currently Bridging Academia and field Construction Practice.
Value Engineering is not about using cheaper materials. It is about smarter solutions. A Quantity Surveyor finds ways to achieve both cheaper materials and smarter solutions.
🚧 Understanding Construction Costs – The Complete Breakdown You Must Know! Accurate budgeting is the backbone of every successful project. A well-planned hashtag #Cost_of_Construction not only ensures financial control but also enables smooth execution on site. Here’s the typical cost distribution in most projects 👇 🧱 Materials (50–55%) – The backbone of durability and structural strength. 👷 Labour (20–25%) – Skilled workforce turning drawings into reality. 🏗️ Plant & Equipment (5–15%) – Excavators, batching plants, cranes, and machinery that drive productivity. 📐 Professional Fees (5–10%) – Architects, engineers & consultants delivering technical excellence. 📜 Permissions & Legal (2–5%) – Essential for approvals & compliance. ⚠️ Contingencies (5–10%) – A safety net for the unexpected. ✅ Including Plant & Equipment costs gives a more realistic picture, especially for infrastructure and industrial projects where machinery plays a huge role.
A civil engineer with a Decade and counting of experience in Precast Concrete, Construction and Project Management. For those who wanted to see my full credential, please feel free to message me directly.
How to set ballpark cost? This can be a reference to those who seek clarification. A very quick and useful guide. ☺️
🚧 Understanding Construction Costs – The Complete Breakdown You Must Know! Accurate budgeting is the backbone of every successful project. A well-planned hashtag #Cost_of_Construction not only ensures financial control but also enables smooth execution on site. Here’s the typical cost distribution in most projects 👇 🧱 Materials (50–55%) – The backbone of durability and structural strength. 👷 Labour (20–25%) – Skilled workforce turning drawings into reality. 🏗️ Plant & Equipment (5–15%) – Excavators, batching plants, cranes, and machinery that drive productivity. 📐 Professional Fees (5–10%) – Architects, engineers & consultants delivering technical excellence. 📜 Permissions & Legal (2–5%) – Essential for approvals & compliance. ⚠️ Contingencies (5–10%) – A safety net for the unexpected. ✅ Including Plant & Equipment costs gives a more realistic picture, especially for infrastructure and industrial projects where machinery plays a huge role.
Forensic Claim Specialist @ Sudico | Claims & Contract Management Consultant | Delay Analysis Specialist | Projects Control | MICCP | CMP | ARBX |+19 Years Across GCC & Europe
📌 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟎𝟐: Variations without VO instruction During execution, the Employer requested a design change. The Engineer told the Contractor: “Proceed immediately, we will discuss the cost later.” ❓ Question: 1- Should the Contractor proceed right away without a written Variation Order? Or 2- should the Contractor wait until official instructions are issue. the #Answer in the comments below ___________________________________ #Mohamad_Faiad #Claims_and_Contracts_Talk
📐 Engineering & Construction Quick Reference🏗️ In our field, precision is everything and that starts with knowing the right units of measurement. Whether it’s calculating stress, force, or discharge, using the correct unit ensures accuracy in design, cost estimation, and project execution. This table is a simple reminder of some essential engineering quantities and their corresponding units. A small detail, but one that makes a big difference in avoiding costly errors. 🔑 Remember: “Accuracy in units is accuracy in results.” #Engineering #Construction #QuantitySurveying #CivilEngineering #ProjectManagement #StructuralEngineering #CostEstimation #SiteSupervision
Let me clarify the different IFC terms used in construction and engineering projects: 1. IFC – Issued for Construction This is the final version of drawings or documents that are approved internally and are ready to be used on-site for actual construction. Once submitted to the client/consultant for IFC approval, it becomes the official reference for construction activities. 2. IFC for Tender / Issued for Tender (IFT) These documents are prepared for bidding purposes. Contractors use them to estimate costs, prepare bids, or proposals. They are not yet approved for actual construction. 3. IFC for Review / Issued for Review (IFR) These are preliminary documents shared with the client or consultant for comments or feedback. They are not final and usually require modifications based on the review. Summary: IFR → For review, not final IFT → For tender/bidding IFC → Final, ready for construction Visit us: www.ohtldesign.com
Jeff nailed it: Value Engineering works when it’s strategic, not reactive. That’s how Jeff Robertson and the Ascent Consulting, Inc. Team help construction companies reduce change orders, stay on schedule, and build owner trust. https://lnkd.in/engdYYs9
Construction Industry Expert • Helping construction companies improve performance, expand business and increase profits
🧭 Value engineering should be strategic—not reactive.🚨 💡Clients don’t just want cheaper. They want smarter. I’ve sat through too many Value Engineering meetings that turned into slash-and-burn exercises.✨ Instead, I come to the table with options: switch facade materials, re-sequence foundations, optimize plumbing routing. We don’t reduce value—we shift it.➡️➡️➡️ 🤝Value Engineering done well shows expertise and earns trust. Done poorly, it just looks like you missed the budget📉. @ascentconsulting
Estimating electrical projects can be tricky: material, labor and overhead costs often cause confusion. Here’s a free guide with a built-in Electrical Work Estimate Calculator to make it easier. Download below & use it for your next project. #ElectricalEngineering #ElectricalWork #Construction #EngineeringTools #ElectricalContractors
Recently Published Practices: STE01100 - Constructability Design Guide [Complete Revision] This Practice provides engineers and designers with guidelines for improving constructability of civil, structural, and architectural components of grass root projects, revamp projects, and turnarounds. Engineering judgement should be used to determine which of these guidelines are appropriate for any given project. PIP Practices are available through PIP membership or through one of our distributors: Accuris: https://bit.ly/3iA77LY Intertek Inform: https://bit.ly/3lhvboE #engineerstandards #engineer #engineering
For modular construction to succeed at scale, it requires more than prefabrication, it requires a technology that provides precision and geographical reach. That’s where BYLD by Numbers™ comes in. By assigning every component a unique identifier and delivering it as an organized Kit of Parts, we help ensure that modular assemblies (on-site, near-site, or off-site) are: · Manufactured with accuracy (embedded location coordinates) · Delivered in sequence (installation instructions) · Installed with confidence (material data) The outcome is a hybrid modular process that reduces material waste, shortens timelines, and enhances labor efficiency.
What would you do with an extra $1 million in project margin every year? Engineering and estimating teams waste hundreds of hours (and piles of cash) on manual takeoffs and over-designed specs. An AI-driven value-engineering workflow flips that script: 1. Slash estimator hours by 80%: from ~1,000 to ~200 per year. 2. Trim $32k in direct labor costs for every estimator on staff. 3. Cut 5–15% of material spend through smarter design substitutions and waste reduction. Combine those gains and a mid-size firm can unlock seven-figure annual savings: without hiring, retooling the shop floor, or sacrificing quality. Ready to see what AI-powered value engineering looks like in action? Dive into the full breakdown (numbers included) https://lnkd.in/eAK5hZj5 Quick Note on the Graph: Industry benchmarks show that electrical subcontractors bidding the “standard” way win roughly one job out of five bids (about 20 percent). When those same firms shift to negotiated or design-build pursuits that foreground value-engineering ideas, the hit rate climbs to about one in three (≈ 33 percent). That is a 65 percent lift in conversion: a jump that drops wasted estimating hours and cushions margins.
