moldy Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I was chatting with a QS and he suggested we could send out a tender pack and receive responses for multiple types of construction method (timber frame, block). This makes me wonder what are in the construction drawings. I had assumed they would be specific to the construction method. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, moldy said: I was chatting with a QS and he suggested we could send out a tender pack and receive responses for multiple types of construction method (timber frame, block). This makes me wonder what are in the construction drawings. I had assumed they would be specific to the construction method. Am I missing something? There’s nothing to stop you requesting tenders for all types of construction But once you have your construction drawing they will be quite specific to what you have settled on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) . Edited September 26, 2019 by the_r_sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moldy Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 What type of drawings do most people go to tender with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, moldy said: What type of drawings do most people go to tender with? I price all my jobs from a set out drawing But you have to have settled on materials to be used and of course the building method to be used Your drawing will say things like first floor elevation to be rendered Slate roof etc It would be useful if you have settled on a type of slate etc for a more accurate render 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsteel Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I am at this stage. I had assumed we needed construction drawings to get a realistic price from a builder? What is in a 'tender pack'? My architect is recommending this route, at a price of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, Oldsteel said: I am at this stage. I had assumed we needed construction drawings to get a realistic price from a builder? What is in a 'tender pack'? My architect is recommending this route, at a price of course. Plenty of people seem to go through a whole build without construction drawings. Then wonder why they have gone massively over budget, have loads of problems on the build and the detailing is crap. You will always get a more accurate price with a proper tender pack. It should include more detailed drawings than just for planning, details of any specific on non standard parts of construction and a detailed scheduled of works and specification outlining all finishes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsteel Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 This all makes sense - and once I have the building regs drawings complete I can add the other information mentioned - then I have my own tender pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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