Structural and concrete materials, organized by the project.
Coordinate concrete, reinforcement, precast, structural timber and formwork without losing the differences between them. A clear material schedule connects each quantity to the current design and delivery phase.
Start with the right material groups.
Concrete and cement
For concrete works, separate ready-mix, cement and aggregates by the approved specification. State the intended supply form instead of combining bulk and bagged materials.
Rebar and structural steel
For frames and reinforcement packages, reference the bar or member schedule. List grades, dimensions, fabrication requirements and quantities against drawing revisions.
Precast, timber and formwork
For repeat elements and temporary works, identify the element or panel schedule, dimensions and supply scope. Distinguish finished components from raw materials.
A material price is only part of the package.
One schedule, clearly separated scopes. This is a request outline, not an installation drawing.
Included materials
List concrete, steel and timber items under their own measurement basis, with fabrication stated where required.
Connections & interfaces
Define embedded parts, connection plates, lifting interfaces and formwork accessories against the project details.
Confirm separately
Agree cutting, fabrication, placement, lifting and unloading separately; supply alone does not define those services.
Six details that make offers clearer.
- Design reference
- Attach the current structural drawings and element schedule so all offers use the same revision.
- Material description
- State the designed grade or class and requested supplier documents; a visual match is not a specification.
- Dimensions and form
- Distinguish bar sizes, member sections, precast dimensions and sheet formats to avoid broad substitutions.
- Quantity basis
- Keep volume, mass, length and piece counts separate; state whether cutting or wastage allowances are included.
- Fabrication scope
- Describe bending, cutting, finishes and embedded items using the relevant schedule rather than assumptions.
- Delivery and access
- Provide delivery phases and site access restrictions; ask suppliers to state load and unloading arrangements.
| Item & description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| S-01Reinforcement package for level 1, per current bar schedule; cutting and bending stated separately. | 12 t |
| S-02Formwork panels, specified dimensions and finish per schedule; accessories listed separately. | 180 m² |
Example quantities only; no live prices or supplier offers. Use your project schedule for final values and ask suppliers to list deviations.
Three checks before you decide.
Equivalent schedules
Compare offers against the same member, bar or element list and ask for substitutions to be identified.
Material versus fabrication
Check cutting, bending, connections and coatings line by line before comparing totals.
Dispatch and unloading
Align delivery phases, load size and unloading responsibilities with the site's access constraints.
Details worth clarifying early.
Can ready-mix and reinforcement share one request?
Yes, as distinct schedule groups. They have different quantity units, delivery needs and supplier information, so keep their line items separate.
Does a steel price include cutting and fabrication?
Only if the offer says so. Request an explicit breakdown of supplied material, cutting, bending and any finish or connection work.
Turn your material schedule into a request.
Create a Matravo account to prepare your request. For account or sourcing-flow questions, visit support.