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Terms in this set (97)
The process of determining the anticipated cost of
Estimating materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed
project.
The process in which detailed lists are compiled,
based on drawings and specifications, of all the
Take-Off material and equipment necessary to construct a
project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate
how much it will cost to build the project.
Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
Quantities
their customary units.
In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
Quantification
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings.
A detailed analysis of material and equipment
Quantity Survey
required to construct a project.
A measurement of a given planar region or of the
Area
surface of a solid
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A construction cost estimating system employing unit
Area Method square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross
floor area of a building.
Length The longest dimension of an object
A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" = 1',
Linear Measurement
3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
Dimension A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
Documents that define the qualitative requirements
Specifications (SPECS) for products, materials, and workmanship upon which
the contract for construction is based
Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
Drawings and location of a project. Generally including plans,
elevations, details, diagrams, schedules, and sections.
A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract documents.
Issued by the design professional during the bidding
Addendums
period or prior to the award of contract, and is the
primary method of informing bidders of modifications
to the work during the bidding process
A modification of the contract by a subsequent
agreement. This does NOT change the entire existing
Amendment
contract but does alter the terms of the affected
provisions or requirements
Grade The surface level of the ground
A term used to describe any horizontal surface that
Level has all points at the same elevation and thus does not
tilt or slope
The location of the project geographically, usually
Site
defined by legal boundaries
Elevation A vertical distance relative to a reference point
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Terms in this set (97)
The process of determining the anticipated cost of
Estimating materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed
project.
The process in which detailed lists are compiled,
based on drawings and specifications, of all the
Take-Off material and equipment necessary to construct a
project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate
how much it will cost to build the project.
Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
Quantities
their customary units.
In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
Quantification
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings.
A detailed analysis of material and equipment
Quantity Survey
required to construct a project.
A measurement of a given planar region or of the
Area
surface of a solid
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A construction cost estimating system employing unit
Area Method square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross
floor area of a building.
Length The longest dimension of an object
A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" = 1',
Linear Measurement
3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
Dimension A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
Documents that define the qualitative requirements
Specifications (SPECS) for products, materials, and workmanship upon which
the contract for construction is based
Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
Drawings and location of a project. Generally including plans,
elevations, details, diagrams, schedules, and sections.
A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract documents.
Issued by the design professional during the bidding
Addendums
period or prior to the award of contract, and is the
primary method of informing bidders of modifications
to the work during the bidding process
A modification of the contract by a subsequent
agreement. This does NOT change the entire existing
Amendment
contract but does alter the terms of the affected
provisions or requirements
Grade The surface level of the ground
A term used to describe any horizontal surface that
Level has all points at the same elevation and thus does not
tilt or slope
The location of the project geographically, usually
Site
defined by legal boundaries
Elevation A vertical distance relative to a reference point
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