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Consists of bringing soil in to build the land to a higher elevation
- answer-filling
Consists of bringing the ground to a lower level by removing earth
- answer-cutting
Excavation is measured by the ____ for the quantity takeoff.
- answer-cubic yard
How does lap affect the rebar quantities?
- answer-signifies additional quantities
How may the type of bond (pattern) affect the amount of masonry material
required?
- answer-requires a more accurate study of each size of material required
Many specifications call for topsoil to be placed over the rough grade to make it a
_____.
- answer-finish grade
Material in its natural state is referred to as _____ and is measured in _____.
- answer-bank materials, bank cubic yards
Piles used to support loads are referred to as _____.
- answer-bearing piles
Proper ____ is an important factor in obtaining good concrete.
- answer-curing
,Reinforcing bars are taken off by ____.
- answer-linear feet
The concrete cures with the chemical combinations between the cement and water.
This process is referred to as ____.
- answer-hydration
The estimator would most likely find any concrete curing requirements in the
______.
- answer-specifications
The layer of brick (single or double) is referred to as a _____.
- answer-wythe
The least expensive bond pattern is the ____.
- answer-running bond
The number of rows of bricks or blocks is called a ______.
- answer-course
The period during which the concrete is subjected to favorable temperature, and
moisture conditions is referred to as the ____.
- answer-curing peiod
The putting back of the excess soil that was removed from around the building
during general excavation. It may be transported by wheelbarrows, front-end
loaders, or other methods.
- answer-backfiling
The specified curing period usually ranges from __ to ___ days
- answer-3 to 14
Uncompacted excavated materials are referred to as _____ and is measured in
_____.
- answer-loose materials, loose cubic yards
What is the unit of measure for concrete?
- answer-cubic yard
, Where would the estimator most likely find the strength of the concrete required?
- answer-specifications and construction documents
Wire welded mesh is taken off by ____ and converted into _____.
- answer-sf, rolls
The determination of probable construction costs of any given project.
- answer-Building Construction Estimating
In this delivery system, the contractor acts as both the designer and the
general contractor.
- answer-Design-Build Delivery (DB)
In this delivery system, the contractor and some of the key subcontractors
are involved in the design process, providing expertise in construction
methods and costs, as well as managing the construction process.
- answer-Construction Manager Delivery (CM)
In this delivery system, a relatively new delivery system, involving the
owners, designers, contractor and some of the key subcontractors in the
design process. Owners, Designers, Contractor and Key Subcontractors all
share governance, risk, contingency, and the profit on the project.
- answer-Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
An estimate prepared by a contractor based on the project's early plan.
Usually drawings are limited or not available for this type of estimate. The
contractor makes assumptions about virtually every aspect of the project.
This estimate is used early in the design process to check if the owner can
actually afford the project.
- answer-Conceptual Estimate
An estimate that is prepared and maintained by the contractor during the
design process based on the current, but incomplete design.
- answer-Preliminary Estimate
An estimate that includes determination of quantities and costs of
everything that is required to complete the project. (labor, materials,
equipment, insurance, bonds, overhead, and an estimate of the profit) The
contractor must have a complete set of contract documents for this type of
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
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Consists of bringing soil in to build the land to a higher elevation
- answer-filling
Consists of bringing the ground to a lower level by removing earth
- answer-cutting
Excavation is measured by the ____ for the quantity takeoff.
- answer-cubic yard
How does lap affect the rebar quantities?
- answer-signifies additional quantities
How may the type of bond (pattern) affect the amount of masonry material
required?
- answer-requires a more accurate study of each size of material required
Many specifications call for topsoil to be placed over the rough grade to make it a
_____.
- answer-finish grade
Material in its natural state is referred to as _____ and is measured in _____.
- answer-bank materials, bank cubic yards
Piles used to support loads are referred to as _____.
- answer-bearing piles
Proper ____ is an important factor in obtaining good concrete.
- answer-curing
,Reinforcing bars are taken off by ____.
- answer-linear feet
The concrete cures with the chemical combinations between the cement and water.
This process is referred to as ____.
- answer-hydration
The estimator would most likely find any concrete curing requirements in the
______.
- answer-specifications
The layer of brick (single or double) is referred to as a _____.
- answer-wythe
The least expensive bond pattern is the ____.
- answer-running bond
The number of rows of bricks or blocks is called a ______.
- answer-course
The period during which the concrete is subjected to favorable temperature, and
moisture conditions is referred to as the ____.
- answer-curing peiod
The putting back of the excess soil that was removed from around the building
during general excavation. It may be transported by wheelbarrows, front-end
loaders, or other methods.
- answer-backfiling
The specified curing period usually ranges from __ to ___ days
- answer-3 to 14
Uncompacted excavated materials are referred to as _____ and is measured in
_____.
- answer-loose materials, loose cubic yards
What is the unit of measure for concrete?
- answer-cubic yard
, Where would the estimator most likely find the strength of the concrete required?
- answer-specifications and construction documents
Wire welded mesh is taken off by ____ and converted into _____.
- answer-sf, rolls
The determination of probable construction costs of any given project.
- answer-Building Construction Estimating
In this delivery system, the contractor acts as both the designer and the
general contractor.
- answer-Design-Build Delivery (DB)
In this delivery system, the contractor and some of the key subcontractors
are involved in the design process, providing expertise in construction
methods and costs, as well as managing the construction process.
- answer-Construction Manager Delivery (CM)
In this delivery system, a relatively new delivery system, involving the
owners, designers, contractor and some of the key subcontractors in the
design process. Owners, Designers, Contractor and Key Subcontractors all
share governance, risk, contingency, and the profit on the project.
- answer-Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
An estimate prepared by a contractor based on the project's early plan.
Usually drawings are limited or not available for this type of estimate. The
contractor makes assumptions about virtually every aspect of the project.
This estimate is used early in the design process to check if the owner can
actually afford the project.
- answer-Conceptual Estimate
An estimate that is prepared and maintained by the contractor during the
design process based on the current, but incomplete design.
- answer-Preliminary Estimate
An estimate that includes determination of quantities and costs of
everything that is required to complete the project. (labor, materials,
equipment, insurance, bonds, overhead, and an estimate of the profit) The
contractor must have a complete set of contract documents for this type of
