TY - JFULL AU - Ganiyu Amuda Yusuf and Sarajul Fikri Mohamed PY - 2012/4/ TI - Examination of Pre-Tender Budgeting Techniques for Mechanical and Electrical Services in Malaysia T2 - International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering SP - 744 EP - 749 VL - 6 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10159 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 63, 2012 N2 - The procurement and cost management approach adopted for mechanical and electrical (M&E) services in Malaysian construction industry have been criticized for its inefficiency. The study examined early cost estimating practices adopted for mechanical and electrical services (M&E) in Malaysia so as to understand the level of compliance of the current techniques with best practices. The methodology adopted for the study is a review of bidding documents used on both completed and on – going building projects awarded between 2008 – 2010 under 9th Malaysian Plan. The analysis revealed that, M&E services cost cannot be reliably estimated at pre-contract stage; the bidding techniques adopted for M&E services failed to provide uniform basis for contractors to submit tender; detailed measurement of items were not made which could complicate post contract cost control and financial management. The paper concluded that, there is need to follow a structured approach in determining the pre-contract cost estimate for M&E services which will serve as a virile tool for post contract cost control. ER -