Factors to be considered During Preparation of Detailed Estimate

1. The nature of work:

• If nature of work is large then transportation charges, availability of material and labour should be kept mind.

• If nature of work is small then use of local materials and labour available should be done.

2. Quantity and availability of material:

• If quantity of material required is in large amount then concept of bulk purchasing in whole sale should be used, while deciding rates of items.

3. Transportation of materials:

• If material required for project is not available locally the transportation charges should be added to each item while preparing detailed estimate.

4. Location of site:

• If site is in the remote area or away from city then transportation charg should be included while costing.

• If site is not approachable then cutting of jungles construction of pilot roads, arrangement of electricity, transfer of machinery etc. requires large cost.

5. Local labour charges

• For preparing detailed estimate, local labour charges should be known to estimator.

• These charges should be revised from time to time.