Blueprint Reading and Estimating Flashcards
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What is 'general conditions' cost in a construction estimate?
Answer: Indirect project costs like supervision, temporary facilities, and insurance
General conditions costs cover indirect expenses required to complete a project, including project management, temporary utilities, site trailers, and insurance.
On a structural drawing, what does the symbol 'W12×53' represent?
Answer: A wide-flange steel beam 12 inches deep weighing 53 pounds per linear foot
W12×53 is the designation for a wide-flange (W-shape) steel beam with a nominal depth of 12 inches and a weight of 53 pounds per linear foot.
What is 'value engineering' in a construction project?
Answer: A systematic method to improve the value of a project by analyzing function vs. cost
Value engineering is a systematic approach to improving project value by identifying and eliminating unnecessary costs while maintaining required functions and quality.
What does the abbreviation 'BM' stand for on surveying and site plans?
Answer: Benchmark
BM stands for Benchmark, a reference point of known elevation used by surveyors to establish elevations for a construction project.
In construction scheduling, what is a 'critical path'?
Answer: The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines project duration
The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the minimum project completion time; any delay on the critical path delays the entire project.
What is a 'submittals' package in construction?
Answer: Documents provided by contractors to confirm materials and methods meet specifications
Submittals are shop drawings, product data, and samples provided by contractors to the architect/engineer for review and approval before materials are procured or installed.