Synthetic Field Turf Installation Report

HTETCO a Synthetic Field Turf Installation
Candidate Number: 0711025 Date Written: 12/12/11

1. INTRODUCTION Synthetic field turf systems have become very popular over the last decade. They offer the look and feel of natural sod with the advantage of minimal repair needs and maintenance costs. This paper will teach an estimator how to correctly measure Labor, Material and Equipment needed to carry out a synthetic field turf installation as well as how to cost and price the work. A) Main CSI Division B) Specific Sub‐Division C) Brief Description of Subject Matter

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Exterior Improvements Synthetic Grass Surfacing

Artificial turf is now a viable alternative to natural sod. It can be used on residential lawns,
They are allocated 3 weeks on the schedule for their work to be carried out. (6 Man Excavation Crew x 8 Hrs/Day x 5 days/week x 3 weeks) x $85/Hrs = Round to $62,000 D) Carpenters: We can assume that there will be a 2 man crew. They will be present for 2 days to construct any concrete forms, install sight railings, and installation of wood nailer at perimeter curb. (2 CAR x 8 hrs/day x 2 days) x $85/hr = Roundup to $3,000 E) Plumbers: We can assume that there will be a 3 man crew present on site 6 days per week for 2 weeks to install all plumbing/drainage works shown on the contract documents. (3 PLU x 8 hrs/day x 6 days/week x 2 weeks) x $85/hr = Roundup to $25,000 F) Concrete/Pavement Installers: We can assume that there will be a 3 man crew present on site for 9 hrs per day for 1 week to install all concrete work shown on the contract documents. (3 CONC x 9 hrs/day x 5 days/week x 1 week) x $85/hr = Round to $11,000 G) Synthetic Turf Installers (Surface Carpet): We can assume that there will be a 5 man crew present on site for 2 weeks to install all synthetic turf work shown on the contract documents. (5 ST x 8 hrs/day x 5 days/week x 2 weeks)) x $95/hr = Roundup to $38,000 H) Landscaper: We can assume that there will be a 4 man crew present on site for 1 week to install all Landscaping work shown on the contract
The subtitle D disposal is significantly more expensive than a regular clean soil disposal facility. 6. RATIOS AND ANALYSIS The 80/20 Rule This test states that 80 percent of the cost will lie in 20 percent of the line items. Different estimates will have different cost drivers. Those items that will have the most significant cost impact should be examined in detail to confirm they are being correctly estimated. Validating by Benchmarking There should be historical data available from past projects from which to compare back and ‘sniff test’ against. Quick high level conceptual estimating techniques may be used to ‘sanity check’ the costs such as, “we have done 3 similar projects which were at $14/SF all in at the end of the day”. If large deltas are discovered, then a more thorough inspection of the detail would need to be carried out. This can be a quick and fairly efficient way to check. 7. MISCELLANEOUS PERTINENT INFORMATION:  Cubic yards may be converted to cubic meters by multiplying the cubic yards by 0.7646.  Rain makes the soil unsuitable for backfill and may require water to be pumped.  Soils report for soil conditions will dictate method of excavation that must be used.  Deep excavation will require shoring, trench box or over excavation.  Is there an adequate area to store excavated material if needed?  Water table should be known and addressed if high enough to cause problems.  Overhead power lines should be identified and