Cost estimation and tendering

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're a builder planning a garden shed. You need to guess the cost of materials before you start.

2. 2

   What is cost estimation?

3. 3

   Let's estimate the cost of materials for a small wall. Drag the items into your shopping basket.

4. 4

   You need 100 bricks at 50p each, and 2 bags of cement at £10 each. Let's estimate together.

5. 5

   If bricks cost £50 and cement costs £20, what is the total?

6. 6

   Now you're tendering for a job. A client asks for a price to build a small patio. Drag the costs to make your tender.

7. 7

   What does 'tendering' mean in construction?