This repository presents an end-to-end residential construction estimating and project controls simulation. The project demonstrates how architectural and structural drawings can be converted into a structured quantity takeoff, bill of quantities, priced estimate, cost-loaded programme, and Earned Value Management dashboard.
The work was developed as a professional portfolio project to demonstrate practical capability in construction estimating, quantity surveying, commercial management, and project controls.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Three-storey residential building |
| Gross Floor Area | 3,240 ft² |
| Direct Construction Cost | $977,022 |
| Contractor OH&P | $146,553 |
| Contingency | $112,357 |
| Final Estimated Cost | $1,235,932 |
| Estimated Cost per ft² | $381.46/ft² |
| Programme Duration | 26 weeks |
- Drawing interpretation and scope review
- Quantity takeoff by trade section
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ) development
- Rate build-up and contractor pricing
- Commercial cost closure with OH&P and contingency
- QA audit and benchmarking
- Cost-loaded construction programme
- Earned Value Management baseline
- Planned Value S-curve
- Commercial reporting template
- Procurement and estimator handover documentation
| Code | Work Section |
|---|---|
| B | Substructure |
| C | Reinforced Concrete Frame |
| D | Masonry |
| E | Roofing and Waterproofing |
| F | Doors, Windows, and Glazing |
| G | Finishes |
| I | Electrical Works |
| J | Plumbing and Drainage |
| K | External Works |
| L | Preliminaries |
The estimate was converted into a 26-week cost-loaded programme. This created a baseline for:
- Budget at Completion (BAC)
- Planned Value (PV)
- Earned Value (EV)
- Actual Cost (AC)
- Cost Performance Index (CPI)
- Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
- Estimate at Completion (EAC)
construction-estimating-evm-dashboard/
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├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── .gitignore
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├── 01_Project_Overview/
├── 02_Drawings/
├── 03_Quantity_Takeoff/
├── 04_Cost_Estimate/
├── 05_EVM_Project_Controls/
├── 06_Commercial_Management/
├── 07_Project_closeout/
├── 08_Appendices/
├── Images/
└── 99_Working_Files/
Recommended documents included in this repository:
- Executive Summary
- Professional Case Study
- Project Brief
- Methodology Overview
- Final Estimate Workbook
- Cost Reporting Template
- Procurement Strategy
- Estimator Handover
- Risk Register
- Lessons Learned
- Construction Estimating
- Quantity Surveying
- BOQ Development
- Cost Planning
- Project Controls
- Earned Value Management
- Cost Loading
- Commercial Management
- Procurement Planning
- Cost Reporting
- Excel Financial Modeling
- Risk Management
This project demonstrates the ability to move beyond basic takeoff into full commercial thinking. The workflow connects estimating, cost planning, schedule logic, procurement awareness, and project controls reporting.
This project is a professional simulation created for educational and portfolio demonstration purposes. It is not intended to replace a certified construction estimate, formal bid, or professional cost opinion for a live construction project.