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60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
a visit to the site of the project should be arranged after
the site has been cleared and prepared for construction
the contractor has submitted the final invoice for payment
the bid documents have been reviewed and the estimator has obtained a good general
idea of the nature of the project
the project has been completed and is ready for inspection
Definition 2 of 60
fabricating and erecting the forms, stripping, moving, and cleaning and oiling the forms for reuse.
The grid method of calculation involves
The formwork operations involve a number of activities including
Output is the amount of work performed in a
The bill of material is required by a contractor to
,Term 3 of 60
Bar reinforcing steel is measured in
--Dimensions (that define the size or quantity of the item in accordance with the required
units of measurement for that item)
--A description (that provides sufficient information to price the item)
- How much work is required to be done?
- What will it cost to do the work?
linear feet or meters in the takeoff. These measurements are then converted to weights by
multiplying the length of each bar by the unit weight per foot or per meter for that bar size.
" Instructions to Bidders " to satisfy themselves as to the present condition of the site. the
size and depth of foundations may be defined in detail on the drawings
Definition 4 of 60
added up
Which of these contracts is the minimum risk for the builder?
Formwork is classified in the same categories as those listed for
Methods of preparing estimates can be divided into two main categories:
Crew Rate is the hourly rate of the entire crew
Definition 5 of 60
--The feasibility
--Calculate an approximate price of project
--Providing value analysis
Job factors that affect productivity:
Takeoff items comprise two components:
type of estimate depends on
Estimates can be used to determine
, Term 6 of 60
General Expenses are the things required to construct something but
are the main materials used
are not part of the actual construction
are the tools required for building
are the labor costs involved
Term 7 of 60
What type of contract to most owners prefer because the costs are fixed. Any overage is the
responsibility of the contractor.
Lump sum
Cost plus
Cost plus contract
Unit price
Definition 8 of 60
-Protect all earth embankments & trenches with shoring system or safe angles
-Observe OSHA requirements & Study OSHA rules carefully; they vary from state to state
Clacuate # of bricks for a wall:
Practice excavation safety by
type of estimate depends on
Labor & management factors:
60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
a visit to the site of the project should be arranged after
the site has been cleared and prepared for construction
the contractor has submitted the final invoice for payment
the bid documents have been reviewed and the estimator has obtained a good general
idea of the nature of the project
the project has been completed and is ready for inspection
Definition 2 of 60
fabricating and erecting the forms, stripping, moving, and cleaning and oiling the forms for reuse.
The grid method of calculation involves
The formwork operations involve a number of activities including
Output is the amount of work performed in a
The bill of material is required by a contractor to
,Term 3 of 60
Bar reinforcing steel is measured in
--Dimensions (that define the size or quantity of the item in accordance with the required
units of measurement for that item)
--A description (that provides sufficient information to price the item)
- How much work is required to be done?
- What will it cost to do the work?
linear feet or meters in the takeoff. These measurements are then converted to weights by
multiplying the length of each bar by the unit weight per foot or per meter for that bar size.
" Instructions to Bidders " to satisfy themselves as to the present condition of the site. the
size and depth of foundations may be defined in detail on the drawings
Definition 4 of 60
added up
Which of these contracts is the minimum risk for the builder?
Formwork is classified in the same categories as those listed for
Methods of preparing estimates can be divided into two main categories:
Crew Rate is the hourly rate of the entire crew
Definition 5 of 60
--The feasibility
--Calculate an approximate price of project
--Providing value analysis
Job factors that affect productivity:
Takeoff items comprise two components:
type of estimate depends on
Estimates can be used to determine
, Term 6 of 60
General Expenses are the things required to construct something but
are the main materials used
are not part of the actual construction
are the tools required for building
are the labor costs involved
Term 7 of 60
What type of contract to most owners prefer because the costs are fixed. Any overage is the
responsibility of the contractor.
Lump sum
Cost plus
Cost plus contract
Unit price
Definition 8 of 60
-Protect all earth embankments & trenches with shoring system or safe angles
-Observe OSHA requirements & Study OSHA rules carefully; they vary from state to state
Clacuate # of bricks for a wall:
Practice excavation safety by
type of estimate depends on
Labor & management factors:
