Why simplification matters
"Simplified Construction Estimate" by Max B. Fajardo Jr. is a foundational Philippine text providing practical, formula-based, and tabulated methods for manual quantity takeoffs in construction. Covering concrete, masonry, and carpentry, the manual is designed for on-site application using volume, area, and linear meter calculations. Read the full document on Scribd .
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Practical workflow (adapted from the PDF)
This report outlines the book's objectives, scope, key content areas, and its significance to the construction industry. Covering concrete, masonry, and carpentry, the manual is
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The "Simplified Construction Estimate" by Max Fajardo probably focuses on a user-friendly methodology for calculating construction costs. This approach might involve: For the first time
: Guidance on adding 5% to 10% to the net estimate to account for on-site material loss and breakage. Usage Context The text is frequently used to prepare a Bill of Materials (BOM) Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
| Item | Estimated Cost (PHP) | |------|----------------------| | Excavation & backfill | 8,000 | | Concrete (footing to slab) | 65,000 | | CHB walls & plaster | 45,000 | | Roofing (c.g.i. + trusses) | 30,000 | | Doors & windows | 20,000 | | Electrical wiring | 15,000 | | Plumbing | 12,000 | | Finishes (paint, tiles) | 25,000 | | | 220,000 | | + 15% overhead + profit | 253,000 |
That afternoon, Luis went back to the PDF. He wasn't just following numbers anymore—he was following a legacy. He estimated the gravel, sand, cement, hollow blocks, rebars, paint, and even nails. For the first time, his estimate matched the actual purchase orders.
Use both. Do your initial takeoff on paper using Fajardo’s factor method, then input data into a spreadsheet or software for bidding.