Why this course?

Description

Course Objective:

This course provides a complete, step-by-step understanding of how to estimate, cost, and bid fabrication and erection works for steel structures, industrial sheds, warehouses, and plant construction.
It is designed especially for fabrication and erection contractors, project engineers, estimators, and construction professionals who aim to win and execute projects profitably.

The modules are practical, based on real contracting methods, rate analysis, material take-off, manpower productivity, and tender pricing techniques used in the fabrication & erection sector.

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MODULE STRUCTURE (15 MODULES, EACH WITH 3 SUB-MODULES)

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MODULE 1: Introduction to Fabrication & Erection Contracting

1.1 Overview of Fabrication & Erection Industry
1.2 Role of Contractors and Subcontractors in Steel Projects
1.3 Project Lifecycle from Tender to Execution

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MODULE 2: Scope Definition and Tender Understanding

2.1 Reading Fabrication Drawings and BOQs
2.2 Identifying Scope, Inclusions, and Exclusions
2.3 Clarifying Tender Queries and Technical Conditions

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MODULE 3: Material Take-Off (MTO) from Drawings

3.1 Structural Steel Quantity Calculation (Beams, Columns, Bracings)
3.2 Plate, Angle, and Channel Quantity Estimation
3.3 Fasteners, Bolts, and Welding Consumable Quantification

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MODULE 4: Fabrication Cost Estimation

4.1 Material Procurement Costing (Steel, Plates, Bolts)
4.2 Cutting, Drilling, and Welding Man-Hour Estimation
4.3 Overheads and Workshop Expenses Calculation

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MODULE 5: Erection Cost Estimation

5.1 Crane and Equipment Costing
5.2 Labour and Productivity Norms for Erection
5.3 Alignment, Bolting, and Final Finishing Works Costing

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MODULE 6: Surface Preparation & Painting Costing

6.1 Sandblasting and Surface Cleaning Rates
6.2 Primer and Paint Consumption Calculation
6.3 Manpower and Equipment Costing for Painting Works

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MODULE 7: Welding Works & Rate Analysis

7.1 Welding Length and Electrode Consumption Calculation
7.2 Costing of Different Welding Types (SMAW, MIG, SAW)
7.3 Quality Inspection and Rework Allowances in Estimation

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MODULE 8: Manpower Planning & Productivity

8.1 Fabrication Shop Labour Categories & Productivity Norms
8.2 Site Erection Crew Composition & Output Standards
8.3 Idle Time, Shift Planning, and Resource Optimization

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MODULE 9: Machinery, Tools & Equipment Costing

9.1 Rental vs Owned Equipment Cost Analysis
9.2 Power Tools, Gas Cutting, and Welding Set Costing
9.3 Depreciation and Maintenance Cost Consideration

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MODULE 10: Transportation, Loading & Unloading Costing

10.1 Logistics Planning and Transport Cost Calculation
10.2 Loading, Unloading, and Handling Charges Estimation
10.3 Route Survey and Safety Provisions Costing

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MODULE 11: Site Setup & Mobilization Costing

11.1 Site Office, Storage Yard, and Utilities Setup
11.2 Site Mobilization and Demobilization Cost
11.3 Temporary Structures and Safety Provisions Estimation

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MODULE 12: Overheads, Contingencies & Profit Margins

12.1 Contractor Overheads: Office, Admin & Supervision
12.2 Contingencies and Risk Allowances in Estimation
12.3 Profit Margin Strategy and Competitive Pricing

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MODULE 13: Tender Preparation and Submission

13.1 Compiling BOQ and Rate Summary Sheets
13.2 Quotation Formatting and Client Communication
13.3 Common Tender Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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MODULE 14: Cost Control during Fabrication & Erection Execution

14.1 Cost Monitoring and Budget Control Techniques
14.2 Tracking Material, Labour, and Equipment Costs
14.3 Preventing Losses and Cost Overruns

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MODULE 15: Practical Case Studies and Final Project

15.1 Industrial Shed Project Estimation Walkthrough
15.2 Steel Structure Erection Costing Example
15.3 Contractor’s Final Bid Preparation & Review

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Course Outcome:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Accurately estimate quantities and costs for fabrication and erection projects.

• Prepare competitive bids and price sheets for tenders.

• Understand labour productivity norms, erection methods, and equipment cost components.

• Apply cost control practices to ensure profitable project execution.

• Gain confidence to secure fabrication and erection contracts independently.