Subject of questions below Material pricing for doors frame

Subject of questions below: Material pricing for doors, frame and hardware.  

When might an estimator decide to price this material without the use of a supplier? What might be used to help an estimator price under this scenario? What are the risks?

Solution

The estimator decides the material prices without consulting supplier when there is lack of time in project

Comparison of prices will help the estimator to evaluate the pricing for doors, hardware, frame

The risk innvolved in estimating the price of material without the concern of supplier he would face the Following:

Estimator will not know the grade of materials accurately

Estimator do not know the durability of materials

Estimator may not know the transportation costs innvolved in it

This results in giving more cost to the materials.

It is better to consult a supplier before estimation