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In this case the estimator should list the pertinent items of such a system on the blank page 2a provided for such systems. These pages may be numbered 2a, 26, etc. The estimator may also find that certain items required in a specific project in one of the standard systems are not listed. Space has been provided for these items to be added at the appropriate place.
3.2. Summary Items—Column 1
The first column gives the listing of the summary items. These are listed in the sequence of installation with the minor exception of Site Work. It s understood that some of the subitems under Site Work may not be completed until late in the construction period. They should be kept together in the estimate even though this does go slightly contrary to our general procedure. This being done, it will be found that upon completion of the estimate, the total cost of all site-work items will be in one lump sum for miscellaneous cost, material cost, and labor in man-hours and in dollars. This is quite often important since many situations lend themselves to the subletting of these sitework items to other contractors either better equipped or more familiar with this type of work.
3.3. Information Page—Column 2
The second column Inf. Page, information series page, is the page number of this text to which the estimator may refer to find information given pertaining to that particular subject. Some repetition of information in the various subjects of this series will be found because of the desire to keep cross-references to a minimum. All the information, or reference on the subject, is in the series beginning with the page number listed in column 2.
3.4. Estimate Page—Column 3
The third column entitled Estimate Page is for use in inserting the page of the estimate or take-off, where this particular item may be found. The estimator will find this extremely valuable during the final stages of completing and checking the bid.
3.5. Miscellaneous Cost—Column 4
The fourth column Miscl. Cost is used for showing the cost of such items that cannot easily be broken down into labor and material. As an example, the cost of excavation of trenches for underground lines inside the building would most likely be considered in terms of cost in dollars per cubic yard of earth removed and backfilled. In this case, as in others, it is more appropriate to show this cost in the Miscl. Cost column.
3.6. Material Cost—Column 6
The fifth column Material Cost should be transferred directly from the estimate, using the figure for all material required for the particular item shown on the summary.
3.7. Man-hours Labor—Column 6
The sixth column Man-hours will also be transferred directly from the estimate as the total number of man-hours required for the installation of the material shown in the Material Cost column.
