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Costing Fundamentals for Timber Projects
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1.1 Construction economics: understanding direct vs. indirect costs
1.2 Fixed, variable and contingency allowances
1.3 The role of quantity take-off in cost planning
1.4 Setting up your cost-tracking framework
Timber Material Properties & Market Rates
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2.1 Common species, grades and structural properties
2.2 Local market pricing: sourcing and rate surveys
2.3 Waste, moisture and spoilage allowances
2.4 Impact of grade/species selection on overall cost
Interpreting Drawings & Specs for Take-Off
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3.1 Reading architectural plans and sections
3.2 Reviewing framing, foundation and roof details
3.3 Extracting material lists from specifications
3.4 Building standardized take-off templates
Substructure Take-Off & Costing
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4.1 Excavation, backfill and compaction quantities
4.2 Foundations for timber structures: strip, pad, piles
4.3 Reinforcement, formwork and concrete volumes
4.4 Substructure cost-rate analysis
Wall & Floor Framing Take-Off
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5.1 Stud walls: counts, sizes and spacing
5.2 Top/bottom plates and noggings
5.3 Floor joists, bearers and blocking
5.4 Fasteners, brackets and bracing quantities
Roof Structure & Ceiling Estimation
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6.1 Truss, rafter and purlin take-off
6.2 Roof underlay, battens and insulation boards
6.3 Ceiling joists, battens and lining boards
6.4 Metalwork: flashings, valleys, ridges, gutters
Flooring & Decking Quantities
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7.1 Internal timber floor finishes and sub-floor
7.2 External decking boards and framing
7.3 Skirtings, thresholds and edge trims
7.4 Adhesives, fasteners and underlay materials
Exterior Cladding & Weatherproofing
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8.1 Timber cladding profiles: weatherboard, shiplap
8.2 Sheathing panels, breather membranes and insulation
8.3 Paints, stains, sealants and primers
8.4 Flashing, trims, soffits and fascia boards
Joinery & Hardware Take-Off
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9.1 Standard windows: frames, sashes and glazing
9.2 External and internal doors: sizes, frames, thresholds
9.3 Built-in cabinets, wardrobes and shelving
9.4 Hinges, handles, locks, catches and sundries
Interior Linings & Finishes
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10.1 Wall linings: plasterboard, timber panelling
10.2 Cornices, architraves and skirting boards
10.3 Decorative mouldings and feature panels
10.4 Paint, veneer and protective coatings
Labour Estimation Techniques
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11.1 Productivity rates for carpentry and joinery
11.2 Crew sizing and man-hour calculations
11.3 Site conditions, access and allowance factors
11.4 Converting man-hours into labour costs
Plant & Equipment Costing
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12.1 Common plant: scaffolding, hoists, compressors
12.2 Hire rates, fuel and maintenance allowances
12.3 Operator labour and overtime factors
12.4 Allocating equipment costs across work items
Rate Analysis & Unit Price Development
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13.1 Breaking down rates into material, labour, plant
13.2 Combining take-off quantities with unit rates
13.3 Adjusting for location, seasonality and logistics
13.4 Finalizing reliable composite unit prices
Budgeting & Cash-Flow Planning
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14.1 Assembling the project cost budget
14.2 Forecasting monthly cash-flow requirements
14.3 Including escalation, contingency and buffer sums
14.4 Monitoring actual vs. forecast spend
Cost Control & Final Account
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15.1 Tracking variations and change-order valuation
15.2 Interim payment schedules and valuations
15.3 Preparing the final account reconciliation
15.4 Post-project cost review and lessons learned