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A unit of length in the English system equal to 3'. A measure of concrete. One
cubic yard = 3' x 3' x 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. A term applied to that part of
a plot not occupied by the building or driveway.
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1 Quantification 2 Specs -
3 Project - 4 Yard -
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Quantification In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings
, Quantities Measured amounts of construction items expressed
in their customary units.
Estimating - The anticipated cost of materials, labor, equipment,
or any combination of these for a proposed
construction project.
Activity - In critical path method (CPM) scheduling, a task or
item of work required to complete a project. Also
called task.
Project - the job as a whole
Scope - An accurate, detailed, and concise description of the
work to be performed by the contractor, the owner,
and third parties in a construction contract.
Measurement - A quantity survey from plans or a field survey of work
to be done.
Material - Any product or substance specified for use in the
construction of a project.
Drawings - The portion of the contract documents that gives a
graphic representation of the work to be done in the
construction of a project.
Specifications - a detailed and exact statement of particulars,
especially a statement prescribing materials,
dimensions, and workmanship for something to be
built or installed
Dimensions - the distance between two points, lines, or planes
Workmanship - the quality of work performed
Specs - contraction of specifications
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A unit of length in the English system equal to 3'. A measure of concrete. One
cubic yard = 3' x 3' x 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. A term applied to that part of
a plot not occupied by the building or driveway.
Choose an answer
1 Quantification 2 Specs -
3 Project - 4 Yard -
Don't know?
Terms in this set (86)
Quantification In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings
, Quantities Measured amounts of construction items expressed
in their customary units.
Estimating - The anticipated cost of materials, labor, equipment,
or any combination of these for a proposed
construction project.
Activity - In critical path method (CPM) scheduling, a task or
item of work required to complete a project. Also
called task.
Project - the job as a whole
Scope - An accurate, detailed, and concise description of the
work to be performed by the contractor, the owner,
and third parties in a construction contract.
Measurement - A quantity survey from plans or a field survey of work
to be done.
Material - Any product or substance specified for use in the
construction of a project.
Drawings - The portion of the contract documents that gives a
graphic representation of the work to be done in the
construction of a project.
Specifications - a detailed and exact statement of particulars,
especially a statement prescribing materials,
dimensions, and workmanship for something to be
built or installed
Dimensions - the distance between two points, lines, or planes
Workmanship - the quality of work performed
Specs - contraction of specifications
