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“Software Development for Estimating & Costing Of “SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ESTIMATING & COSTING OF BUILDING” A Project Report Submitted to the Samarth College of Engineering & Technology, Himmatnagar In partial fulfillment of the course leading to 7th Semester Bachelor of Engineering In Civil Engineering By PATEL HARDIK C (100880106025) PATEL CHINTAN M (100880106015) PATEL PARTH K (100880106019) MANSURI KHUSHBU G (110883106009) UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF prof. J.B. SUTHAR The Samarth Vividhlaxi Seva Trust’s Samarth College of Engineering & Technology Samarth Campus, Himmatnagar – 383001 [2013-2014] 1 The Samarth Vividhlaxi Seva Trust’s Samarth College of Engineering & Technology Himmatnagar, Dist. S.K. CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the progress report of project entitled, “SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ESTIMATING & COSTING OF BUILDING”, being submitted by Patel Hardik,Patel Chintan,Patel Parth, Mansuri Khushbu to Samarth College of Engineering & Technology,Himmatnagar for the award of the degree B.E. [CIVIL] is a record of bonafide work carried out by them under my supervision and guidance during year 2013-2014. Date: Place: Himatnagar Project Guide Project Coordinator Principal Head of Department SCET, Himatnagar 2 DECLARATION We hereby certify that We are the sole author of this report and that neither any part of this work nor the whole of the work has been submitted for a degree to any other University or Institution. We certify that, to the best of our knowledge, our work does not infringe upon anyone’s copyright nor violate any proprietary rights and that any ideas, techniques, quotations, or any other material from the work of other people included in our report, published or otherwise, are fully acknowledged in accordance with the standard referencing practices. Furthermore, to the extent that We have included copyrighted material that surpasses the bounds of fair dealing within the meaning of the Indian Copyright Act, We certify that We have obtained a written permission from the copyright owner(s) to include such material(s) in my work and have included copies of such copyright clearances to my appendix. We declare that this is a true copy of our report, including any final revisions, as approved by my supervisor. Date: Place:Himmatnagar PATEL HARDIK C (100880106025) PATEL CHINTAN M (100880106015) PATEL PARTH K (100880106019) MANSURI KHUSHBU G (110883106009) ` 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Project work, lays the foundation of student’s career today. The satisfaction that comes with successful completion of task would be but incomplete without the mention of the people who made it possible. It gives us immense pleasure to acknowledge all those who have extended their valuable guidance and magnanimous help. It is a matter of great pleasure and privilege to have this Project report entitled: “SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ESTIMATING & COSTING OF BUILDING” With a deep sense of gratitude, We wish to express sincere thanks to our honorable guide prof. J.B.SUTHAR (Professor, Civil engineering, SAMARTH, ) who has the attitude and substance of a genius and has been a great source of inspiration throughout the project. We are fortunate to be given the opportunity of working under him. In spite of a tight schedule, he always found time for my difficulties and patiently answered to all my queries. He not only provided the necessary guidance and support, but also continuously motivated me to give my best in this advanced project. We would be proud privilege to tender the lexes of appreciation in respect of Head of Department, Civil, and prof. J.B.SUTHAR , for his encouragement, guidance and kind support. We would be grateful in thanking Department of Civil of Samarth Collage Of Engineering & Technology Himmatnagar for providing us with all the mandatory requirements as and when needed. 4 ABSTRACT Software has always satisfied almost all the needs of the user, and now days the use of computer has been done for all such applications and needs. The work includes the study of static analysis of estimating and costing of various types of buildings.it includes quantity of materials also. A computer program using visual basic is prepared to calculation of different materials used in building and costing. Software aimed at assisting the construction industry. It is useful for Architects, Engineers, and Builders engaged in the construction industry, especially cement-concrete buildings. It can also be extended for use in water works, and sewerage as well. It also helps in material planning (cement, sand, bricks, etc.).It is most important function, which use full any construction site and that effect economic of construction cost and project duration .it also helpful consume manpower and money. Now in a day’s quantity Of complex structure is difficult. Therefore, it can help to make them easy. 1 LIST OF FIGURES Below is the List of figures along with description and page number, used through report INDEX NO FIG. NO PAGE NO 1 1 .1 20 2 1.2 20 3 2.1 21 4 2.2 21 5 3.1 22 6 3.2 22 7 4.1 23 8 4.2 23 2 CONTENT Titlepage……………………………………………………………………………...….I Certificate page………………………………………………….……...…………........II Declaration…………………………………………………………………..…............ Acknowledgements……………………………………………………….……...…....VII Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………...VIII Abstract………………………………………………...………….……………………11 List of figure………………………………………………………………………………… 1.CHAPTER : 1 (INTRODUCTION) ……………………….……..……….…..…...1 1.1 Defination of building cost……………………………………….. 2 1.2 estimating cost……………………………………………………… 3 1.3 Research Aim……………………………………………………… 3 2 CHAPTER : 2 (LITERATUTE REVIEW)………………………………………. 11 3. CHAPTER : 3 (METHOLOGY)…………………………………………………13 3.1 Stages of project…………………………………………………….14. 3.2 Construction of cost Estimating…………………………………….15 4. CHAPTER : 4 (Software development in V.B)…………………………………..18 4.1 VISUAL BASIC………………………………….............................19 5. CHAPTER : 5 (EXPACTED OUTCOME)………………………………………24 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4 INTRODUCTION A cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a program, project, or operation. The cost estimate is the product of the cost estimating process. The cost estimate has a single total value and may have identifiable component values. A problem with a cost overrun can be avoided with a credible, reliable, and accurate cost estimate. An estimator is the professional who prepares cost estimates. There are different types of estimators, whose title may be preceded by a modifier, such as building estimator, or electrical estimator, or chief estimator. Other professional titles may also prepare estimates or contribute to estimates, such as quantity surveyors, cost engineers, etc. 1.1 Definition of building cost: The concept of cost is defined in various ways. In the most general sense, cost means the monetary value of the all goods and services used in order to perform an operation. In terms of building construction participants of the projects, the owner, the designer, the contractor, the user and the society are concerned with the building cost in various ways, due to the diverse expectations and the objectives of the participants. In building construction projects, the direct cost is often emphasized and it is underlined in the cost estimation and cost control studies as the direct cost generally is very high compared with indirect cost within the building cost. Besides, decisions on investment of building projects, owner’s evaluation of bids prepared by contractors, calculation of the tender price of the contractors, cost control during the decisions on design are all bound to the correct or almost correct cost estimation. Cost is a measurement of the function and the performance of a building. Therefore, in order to appraise the design of a building it is necessary to use a convenient cost model. As the industrial development directly affects the construction sector, the 5 projects are getting more complicated and their scales are getting larger Hence it is getting more difficult to complete the projects within quality standards, budgeted cost limits and on time. The risk and uncertainties met by managers during the construction process result in some difficulties, thus the decisions to be taken may be delayed. One of these difficulties is caused by the lack of cost data whenever needed and in demanded quality. Therefore, the budgeted cost limits are often exceeded. However, it is a well-known fact that the earlier cost planning is started on; the more suitable results are obtained. Several cost estimation and calculation models can be used during construction process; beginning with the conception phase of the construction project and the schematic design,design development, construction documents phases respectively 1.2 Estimating software: Construction Estimating Software is computer software designed for contractors to estimate construction costs for a specific project. An estimator will typically use estimating software to estimate their bid price for a project, which will ultimately become part of a resulting construction contract. Some architects, engineers, construction managers, and others may also use estimating software to prepare cost estimates for purposes other than bidding 1.3 Research Aim The aim of this research is to explore the existing common practice in cost estimating for the building construction projects in Gaza Strip. Also the research aims at developing a computerized estimating system that suites, and hopefully improves, the local practice. 6 CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 11 LITERATURE REVIEW Cost estimate related literature is reviewed to
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