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ELEMENTAL
COST
ANALYSIS
(ECA)
Prepared by:
Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Mastura Jaafar
As
a
systematic
breakdown of the
cost of a building to
a Client into various
building/construction
elements in terms
which
are
meaningful to both
Client
and
the
members
of
the
Design Team. (ISM)
Basic elements
Elements
Element of Quantity
Substructure
Frame
Upper Floors
Roof
External Walls
Basic elements
Elements
Windows and External
Doors
Element of Quantity
Total area of windows and external doors
measured over frame
Internal Doors
Wall Finishes
Floor Finishes
Ceiling Finishes
PROCEDURE
Form 1
Calculating Gross Floor Area (GFA) and Total
Cost of Element Form 2
Up date specifications Form 3
The Cost Estimate for the new project is ready.
Type of building
FORM 1
FORM 2