ECU CMGT 4000 Thomas Test 1 ch 1-5-Questions
with Correct Answers
An electrician gives you a price of $75 per light pole switch installed. This is an
example of what kind of estimate?
Assembly
what are the types of estimates
Detailed
Assembly
Square Foot
Model
Parametric
What is a Assembly Bid
the estimator bids components in groups
What is a detailed bid
includes the determination of the quantities and cost of everything required to complete
the project
What is a Model Bid
Uses computer models to estimate cost based on a series of questions like:
what is the length of building
,what is the width
what is the thickness of the floor
What is a Parametric bid
like a square foot bid, adds additional metrics such as linear footage, number of floors,
percentage of building is common space
Uses more complex math to make sure square foot estimate is more reliable
Who needs to know how to estimate
Almost everyone involved with the field of construction
Project Managers
job foremen
architects
engineers
General Contractors
Subs
material suppliers
sales reps
What skills are needed to do quantity takeoffs
read and quantify plans
understanding of math and basic geometry
, good patience/ able to do careful and thorough work
Computer literate
What skills are needed to be an estimator
all quantity take off skills
visualize project through its various construction stages
good knowledge of job conditions and how to maximize productivity with materials and
subcontractors
Knowledge to convert labor operations and productivity to convert them into cost of a
project
keep data base of cost for future reference
advanced skill set in computer spreadsheets and databases
be calm in storm (close to deadlines)
good writing and presentation skills
What do you need to bid a project
Contract documents
What do the contract document include
Agreement
general conditions
technical specs
working drawings
with Correct Answers
An electrician gives you a price of $75 per light pole switch installed. This is an
example of what kind of estimate?
Assembly
what are the types of estimates
Detailed
Assembly
Square Foot
Model
Parametric
What is a Assembly Bid
the estimator bids components in groups
What is a detailed bid
includes the determination of the quantities and cost of everything required to complete
the project
What is a Model Bid
Uses computer models to estimate cost based on a series of questions like:
what is the length of building
,what is the width
what is the thickness of the floor
What is a Parametric bid
like a square foot bid, adds additional metrics such as linear footage, number of floors,
percentage of building is common space
Uses more complex math to make sure square foot estimate is more reliable
Who needs to know how to estimate
Almost everyone involved with the field of construction
Project Managers
job foremen
architects
engineers
General Contractors
Subs
material suppliers
sales reps
What skills are needed to do quantity takeoffs
read and quantify plans
understanding of math and basic geometry
, good patience/ able to do careful and thorough work
Computer literate
What skills are needed to be an estimator
all quantity take off skills
visualize project through its various construction stages
good knowledge of job conditions and how to maximize productivity with materials and
subcontractors
Knowledge to convert labor operations and productivity to convert them into cost of a
project
keep data base of cost for future reference
advanced skill set in computer spreadsheets and databases
be calm in storm (close to deadlines)
good writing and presentation skills
What do you need to bid a project
Contract documents
What do the contract document include
Agreement
general conditions
technical specs
working drawings
