Project Overview

This project involved the construction of new buildings alongside alterations to an existing building, encompassing full site work, structural, architectural, and interior fit-out works. The scope included millwork, finishes, roofing, internal and external walls, and multiple design alternates, which significantly increased project complexity.

Scope

The project scope included demolition, new construction, renovations, and sitework. Demolition involved removing the existing 400 Building and Storage Warehouse and selective areas of the CTEC building for tie-ins. New construction included a multi-purpose room (Add Alt #1), a new greenhouse (Add Alt #5), and other alternates such as shop canopies, terrazzo flooring, a curriculum display area, and selective window replacements. Renovations covered finishes, ceilings, casework, and millwork throughout the existing facility. The project also included roof and exterior modifications, and sitework including erosion control, access roads, utilities, and restoration.

Project complexity:

The project faced considerable complexities due to the integration of new buildings with the existing structure and the presence of numerous alternates. The numerous alternates for finishes, millwork, and architectural elements made quantity take-offs more challenging, as each required separate measurements. This required constant monitoring to prevent scope overlaps.

Approach

To effectively manage the complexities of integrating new buildings with the existing structure and handling multiple alternates, a structured and systematic approach was adopted throughout the project. Detailed measurements were prepared for all disciplines, including site work, structural elements, walls, roofing, finishes, and millwork. Leveraging our in-depth expertise in quantity measurement, we efficiently managed the project’s complex elements, ensuring accuracy in estimation, seamless coordination, and effective execution across all trades.

Outcome

The comprehensive Quantity Take-Off (QTO) covered all disciplines, including site work, structural elements, walls, roofing, finishes, and millwork, ensuring complete scope coverage without omissions. By providing precise quantities for both the base scope and multiple alternates, the QTO enabled accurate cost estimation, reliable budgeting, and informed client. It supported seamless integration of new and existing structures.