CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 10 Questions (MODERATE-CHALLENGING)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(10 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: You are to install one (1) layer of 300mm x 300mm ceramic tiles as accent around the topmost interior wall finish of a circular pool. If the area of the pool is 98.12sqm, how many accent tiles will you need?

CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 5 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(5 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

You have just designed a square function hall with a total area of 718.24 sq.m. Inside that area, there is a circular unpaved landscaping portion that measures 4.25m in radius. The rest of the function hall was specified to have wood-finish ceramic tile flooring. During your material selection, you have canvassed four (4) different brands that suits the function hall floor finish:

Brand A - 200mm x 1500mm tiles @ P125.50 per piece
Brand B - 150mm x 1200mm tiles @ P74.75 per piece
Brand C - 100mm x 900mm tiles @ P37.45 per piece
Brand D - 300mm x 300mm tiles @ P346.25 per box (with 9 pcs/box, ordered by the box)

CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 8 Questions (EASY)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(8 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: Specify the total number of standard-sized plywood, 1/4" thickness, to be used as ceiling material for a 6.00m x 12.00m living room, to be mounted on 2" x 2" ceiling joists spaced at 0.40m x 0.40m on center.
a. 30 pieces
b. 25 pieces
c. 20 pieces
d. 15 pieces