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takeoff-scripts.md

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 I often refer to "ConEst takeoff scripts"
 as justification for certain of decisions,
-but like the Project Management Body of Knowledge,
-they do not really exist in writing.
+but they do not really exist in writing.[^1]
+
+[^1]: See [[conest-body-of-knowledge]]
 
 Scripts should be directed,
 limiting extraneous information.
 
+## Systems
+
+The structure and names of scripts
+were originally intended to match how the terms
+are generally understood in ConEst,
+such that a new estimator could be told "Do _electrical_,"
+find `electrical-takeoff.md`, complete all its instructions,
+and in doing so satisfy the expectations of the estimator making the request.
+I've since come to the conclusion
+that the names of systems are ambiguously understood.
+A request that an estimator  "do _electrical_"
+may or may not come with the expectation
+that any of lightning protection, slab deck budgets,
+or temporary power be completed as well.
+
+Because I feel I lose nothing in doing so,
+
+
 ## Citations
 
 For the purpose of accountability,
-it is crucial that all direction have a documented origin.
+it is crucial that all direction has a documented origin.
 
 Use footnotes to reference timestamped notes.