Project Planning and Estimation Flashcards
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Which of the following is the best way to handle a discovered unknown condition (e.g., rotted framing) during a renovation?
Answer: Stop work and issue a written change order before proceeding
A written change order documents the additional work, cost, and schedule impact, protecting both the contractor and client from disputes over unforeseen conditions.
What is a 'punch list' in renovation contracting?
Answer: A list of outstanding items or deficiencies to be corrected before final payment
A punch list is compiled near project completion, itemizing minor deficiencies or incomplete items that must be resolved before the owner releases final payment.
When performing a take-off for flooring, a contractor measures 500 sq ft of room space. Why should they order more than 500 sq ft of material?
Answer: To account for waste from cuts, pattern matching, and damaged pieces
A waste factor (typically 10–15%) must be added to flooring take-offs to compensate for cuts, pattern matching, damaged pieces, and odd-shaped areas.
What is the purpose of a 'schedule of values' in a renovation contract?
Answer: A breakdown of total contract price allocated to each phase or task for billing purposes
A schedule of values itemizes the contract sum by work category or phase, enabling progress billing by showing how much each portion of the project is worth.
A contractor calculates direct costs of $40,000 and wants a 20% gross profit margin. What should the contract price be?
Answer: $50,000
To achieve a 20% gross profit margin, the price = direct costs ÷ (1 – margin), so $40,000 ÷ 0.80 = $50,000.
What is the main risk of using 'square footage pricing' alone for renovation estimates?
Answer: It ignores specific project conditions that significantly affect actual costs
Square footage pricing is a rough benchmark; it doesn't account for layout complexity, existing conditions, material quality choices, or site-specific challenges that can drastically change costs.