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new-additions/takeoff/breakdowns.md
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---
id: breakdowns
aliases: []
tags: []
---
# Breakdowns
Managing breakdowns is the most time consuming part of takeoff.
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## Site
Area: `2 - Site`
Phase: `Site`
Area: "2 - Site"
Phase: "Site"
## Garage
### General
Area: `XX - Level P1 Garage`
Phase: `Garage`
`XX - Level P1 Garage`
`XX - Level P1 Building`
Area: "XX - Level P1 Garage"
Phase: "Garage"
### Stairwells
Area: `S - Stairwells Garage`
Phase: `Garage`
Area: "S - Stairwells Garage"
Phase: "Garage"
## Building
### General
Area: `XX - Level XX Building`
Phase: `Building - BOH, Storage & Common`
Area: "XX - Level XX Building"
Phase: "Building - BOH, Storage & Common"
### Corridors
Area: `XX - Level XX Building`
Phase: `Building - Corridors`
Area: "XX - Level XX Building"
Phase: "Building - Corridors"
### Stairwells
Area: `S - Stairwells Building`
Phase: `Building - BOH, Storage & Common`
Area: "S - Stairwells Building"
Phase: "Building - BOH, Storage & Common"
### Rentable
#### Residential
Area: `XX - Level XX Building`
Phase: `Unit Residential`
Area: "XX - Level XX Building"
Phase: "Unit Residential"
#### Hotel
Area: `XX - Level XX Building`
Phase: `Unit Key`
Area: "XX - Level XX Building"
Phase: "Unit Key"
### Interior Amenity
#### General
Area: `XX - Level XX Amenity Building`
Phase: `Interior Amenity`
Area: "XX - Level XX Amenity Building"
Phase: "Interior Amenity"
#### Kitchen
Area: `XX - Level XX Kitchen Building`
Phase: `Kitchen`
Area: "XX - Level XX Kitchen Building"
Phase: "Kitchen"
#### Retail
Area: `XX - Level XX Retail Building`
Phase: `Retail`
Area: "XX - Level XX Retail Building"
Phase: "Retail"
#### Ballroom
Area: `XX - Level XX Ballroom Building`
Phase: `Ballrooms`
Area: "XX - Level XX Ballroom Building"
Phase: "Ballrooms"
### Exterior Amenity
Area: `XX - Level XX Exterior Amenity Building`
Phase: `Exterior Amenity (Courtyards, Pool Decks)`
Area: "XX - Level XX Exterior Amenity Building"
Phase: "Exterior Amenity (Courtyards, Pool Decks)"
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id: designations
aliases: []
tags: []
---
# Designations
## Building Designations
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id: electrical
aliases: []
tags: []
---
# Final SOE
## 1. Trash Chute
- Check elevations for floor height
- Uncheck Link 'Enable Livecount'
- CA.33(Misc. Ass.). 2
- 100' Horizontal (If not shown)
- Vertical Put in Typical
Horizontal:
- Check if shown on power drawings as mech connection
- If not, use 100ft length
- Check Bottom of chute if taken off already in elec. THIS IS ONLY FOR THE HORIZONTAL
Vertical (Riser):
- Takeoff: `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MISC ASSEMBLIES`/`TRASH CHUTE RISER CIRCUIT...`
- Uncheck Link 'Enable Livecount'
- Takeoff in Typical
- Length = average floor to floor height
## 2. CU/IP
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## 3. Slab Deck
- Create Area Typical for every Concrete slab floor
- ID.37.16.1
- ID. MISC PDI PRODUCT. MISC MATERIAL. SLAB/DECK
- 2 Typicals
Create Area Typicals for every Concrete slab floor:
- 'All Building'
- 1 every level (Not Roof)
- HD 1 Per Section
- 1 every level (Not Roof)
- HD: 1 Per Section
- 'All Garage'
- 1 every level
- 1 every level
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`MISC PDI PRODUCT`/`MISC MATERIAL - SLAB/DECK & FEEDER`/`MISC MATERIAL - SLAB/DECK (NAILS, PAINT, TAPE, ETC = $250)`
- 1 Takeoff each Typical, Count = 1
## 4. Temporary Power & Lighting
### 4.1 Temp Power
```
Area = ""
Area = "2 - Site"
Phase = "Temp Power"
System = "TPS - Temp Power Service (Site)"
BidItem = "1 - Site"
```
Hoxton Hotel (aka Nashville Hotel)
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`TEMPORARY POWER - * SERVICE`
### 4.2A Temp Lighting (Building)
```
Area = "01 - Temp Power Distribution Building"
Phase = "Temp Power"
System = "TPD - Temp Power Distribution (Gag. & Bldg.)"
BidItem = "3 - Building"
```
- ID.27.
- 3/4/5 (A-bid>>)
- 8/9
- Total GSF - Garage GSF = Building Size
- Garage SF = Temp lighting Garage
- Enter in count
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
- *Count* = Building Size = Total GSF - Garage GSF
Gardens: Take off 1 Tpole `ID.28.1` per 150' per building
Garden Styles:
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`TEMPORARY POWER - T POLE (EACH)`
- *Count* = 1 per 150' per building
TEMP LIGHTING ^^^^
### 4.2B Temp Lighting (Garage)
```
Area = "01 - Temp Power Distribution Building"
Phase = "Temp Power"
System = "TPD - Temp Power Distribution (Gag. & Bldg.)"
BidItem = "3 - Building"
```
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
- *Count* = Garage SF
## 5. Irrigation pumps
- SYSTEM: `MISC - Site Miscellaneous`
```
Area = "2 - Site"
Phase = "Temp Power"
System = `MISC - Site Miscellaneous`
BidItem = "1 - Site"
```
- (3) 3Phase 30A 200' Mech. Con.
- Append to name: "Irrigation Pump - "
## 6. Lightning Protection
- Check line Item on Proposal
- Go to the notes and take off
- Append to name: "Irrigation Pump - "
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# PDI Takeoff Scratch
Notes taken in review with Joel.
%% TODO: Split to more appropriate notes and delete this one. %%
# Feeders
* Use 15ft adders for site runs
(primaries, secondaries, etc.),
as opposed to standard 10ft adder,
to account for variability.
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# Lighting Controls Takeoff
# Lighting Controls
## Information
> [!info] Lighting Control Technologies
> * Triac (Line voltage dim)
> * Analog (0-10V dim)
> * Digital
> * Wireless
All these control methods are likely to appear in drawings.
## Conventions
By PDI convention, lighting controls are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".
All control methods are likely to appear in drawings.
* Triac (Line voltage dim)
* Analog (0-10V dim)
* Digital
* Wireless
> [!info] "Local Control" as a PDI proposal qualification
> The term "local control only" is sometimes used to indicate
> no consideration for *any* lighting control beyond standard devices,
> (with `$D`s being the triac type)
> (with `$D`'s being the triac type)
> however, this phrasing is ambiguous and non-universal.
> Confirm with the bid team on what must be included.
## Custom Switch Boxes
## Scope
### Designations
#### Custom Switch Boxes
For switch combinations not in `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`,
create heating designations based on the most similar.
### Naming
#### Format
```regex
<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(\: <subtype>)?( - <fixture-labor>)? \(<wiring-method>\)( <wm-descriptor>)* <branch-length>ft
```
> [!example]
> `A - Surface: Pendant - 2.0hrs (MC) LV 20ft`
create heating [[designations]] based on the most similar.
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# Lighting Takeoff (Fixtures)
# Lighting (Fixtures)
## Naming
## Info
### Format
## Scope
### Building Designations
#### Naming
##### Format
```regex
<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(\: <subtype>)?( - <fixture-labor>)? \(<wiring-method>\)( <wm-descriptor>)* <branch-length>ft
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> [!example]
> `A - Surface: Pendant - 2.0hrs (MC) LV 20ft`
### Order
#### Order
Use empty designations to separate phases.
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> CU - Surface: Wall (MC) LV 25ft
> ```
## Fixture Labor
#### Fixture Labor
> | Fixture Type | Labor |
> | ------------ | -------------- |
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>
> [^1]: Determine exact labor from fixture and size.
## Fixture Branch Length
#### Fixture Branch Length
> | Case | Standard Length |
> | ------------- | --------------- |
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>
> [^2]: See fixture types below for special cases.
## Fixture Branch Wire size
#### Fixture Branch Wire size
> | Case | Wire Size |
> | -------------- | --------- |
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>
> [^2]: Kitchen and bathroom fixtures shall be #12 (NOT #14) on wood frame (NM) projects.
## Garage
#### Garage
### Fixtures
#### Fixtures
Use ENT Assembly unless spec requires otherwise.
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| Ceiling | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
| Wall | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` |
### Homeruns
#### Homeruns
> `System` = "EL - Electrical"
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Use assembly `Common Assemblies`/`Device Homeruns in Slab/Deck`
## Surface Mount
#### Surface Mount
* Wall Mount (Sconce)
* Pendant
* Linear
* Tape
* Track
> [!info] Surface Mount Fixtures
> * Wall Mount (Sconce)
> * Pendant
> * Linear
> * Tape
> * Track
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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> [!note]
> Use lighting control cable assemblies in Amenity areas
### Tape Lighting
##### Tape Lighting
Also called "cove" or "strip",
however those terms are less specific
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Separate these fixtures by labor, not length
```
A - Tape 0.5hr (1-6ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 1.0hr (7-12ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 1.5hr (13-18ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 2.0hr (19-24ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 2.5hr (25-30ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 3.0hr (31-36ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 3.5hr (37-42ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 4.0hr (43-48ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 4.5hr (49-54ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 5.0hr (55-60ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 5.5hr (61-66ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 6.0hr (67-72ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 6.5hr (73-78ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 7.0hr (79-84ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 7.5hr (85-90ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 8.0hr (91-96ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 8.5hr (97-102ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 9.0hr (103-108ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 9.5hr (109-114ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Tape 10.0hr (115-120ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 0.5hr (01-06ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 1.0hr (07-12ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 1.5hr (13-18ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 2.0hr (19-24ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 2.5hr (25-30ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 3.0hr (31-36ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 3.5hr (37-42ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 4.0hr (43-48ft) - MC #12 40ft
A - Surface: Tape - 4.5hr (49-54ft) - MC #12 40ft
```
## Recessed
#### Recessed
* recessed downlight
* recessed linear
* wall grazer
* troffer
> [!info] Recessed Fixtures
> * recessed downlight
> * recessed linear
> * wall grazer
> * troffer
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ------------------------------ |
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> [!note]
> "HI HAT" refers to a recessed can fixture.
## Undercabinet Fixtures
#### Undercabinet Fixtures
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
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> [!note]
> Takeoff 2 fixtures if jumping over oven
Use 10ft #12/2 for MC & NM
Use 10ft \#12/2 for MC & NM
## Paddle Fans
#### Paddle Fans
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
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| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`FAN RATED OCT BOX W/ BAR HNGR - ...` |
| PVC | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
## Stairwells & Elevators
#### Stairwells & Elevators
`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY`
## Facade
#### Facade
> `Phase` = "Facade"
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> 1. `3/4" PVC W/ 3#10 - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP`
> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel
## Porte Cochere (Drive up Area)
#### Porte Cochere (Drive up Area)
Create its own breakout in WBS, and phase in Accubid
This is not technically exposed or drop ceiling, but still use PVC
> [!quote]
> This is not technically exposed or drop ceiling, but still use PVC
## FAA Lighting
#### FAA Lighting
> 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 1HR`
> 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`Aircraft Warning, 3/4" Conduit GRC/PVC 2#10, 1#10G`
# Site & Courtyard
### Site & Courtyard
## Breakdowns
#### Breakdowns
> `System` = "FML - Site Fixtures Material & Labor"
> System: "FML - Site Fixtures Material & Labor"
## Fixture Assemblies
#### Fixture Assemblies
> | Fixture Type | Assembly Path |
> | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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>
> [^2]: Per Corwin: Hand rail lights should have a rigid 90 stub up and some flex
### Festoon Lighting
##### Festoon Lighting
AKA "string" or "market" lights
> AKA "string" or "market" lights
> 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 2HR`
> 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`FESTOON CABLE HANGER & EYE BOLTS - LENGTH`
> * `Length per Unit` = Light string length
> 3. `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`
> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel + 15ft
### Takeoff
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# Lightning Protection
## Info
Two Types:
- Protection \$\$\$
- Prevention \$
- ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSIONS)
## Estimate Scope
May or may not be included, see proposal on [[bpm|BPM]]
### Subcontractors
Find lightning protection subcontractor quotes on BPM
> [!tip]
> While you have them open, put the quote costs in Accubid.
Search the quotes for direction on downlead counts, total length, and conduit size
> [!example]
> Contractor to furnish 1,980' of 1" PVC conduit and pull string
If no quote is available:
- **Downlead locations** = building corners + additional locations
such that downlead spacing is not greater than 100ft
- Minimum 10 locations for High Rise
- **Total downlead conduit length** = building height * downlead locations
- **Conduit size** = 1-1/4"
### Takeoff
```
Area = "Lightning Protection" // confirm
Phase = "Building - BOH, Storage & Common"
System = "LPT - Lightning Protection"
BidItem = "3 - Building"
```
- Takeoff: `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`PDI EMPTY CONDUIT`/`PVC ASSEMBLIES`/`* CONDUIT - PVC40`
- **Length** = total downlead conduit length
- **Count** = downlead locations
- Add item: `ITEM DATABASE`/`BOXES & CABINETS`/`JUNCTION BOXES AND INDUSTRIAL CABINETS`/
`BOXES - HNGD CVR - PAINTED STEEL - NEMA 1`/` 6x 4x 4" BOX HNGD CVR - NEMA 1`
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# Project Setup
## Create Project Folder
```pwsh
# Copy template folder to
Set-Location "\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Estimating\7 ConEst Team\Projects\ConEst 2025\"
Copy-Item ".\z.Template Folder\" ".\$region\$projectName"
```
## Download Project Documents
```
Set-Location ".\$region\$projectName"
# Download docs from BPM to ".\3. Plans & Spec's"
# TODO: Automate
# copying from "\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Estimating\$region\00 Open Bids\$projectName"
# may be more practical
```
## Create Unit Matrix
See Architecturals
## Create Area Breakout
`SF Calcs.xlsx`
## Create Blank WBS
```pwsh
Set-Location "\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Estimating\19 WBS Agreement GP"
Copy-Item ".\1. Wizard Template - WBS\MEP Wizard v3.111.4 (7-21-2025)(Summary Adjustments).xlsm" \
".\2. Blank Project WBS\2025\$projectName WBS $date.xlsm"
```
## Create LiveCount Project
- In [Trimble Connect](https://web.connect.trimble.com),
find the project "CONEST TEMPLATE",
open its context menu,
then click "Use as template for a new project".
- Ensure all checkboxes are checked,
then click `Next`.
- Name with format "{Project Name} - ConEst".
Refresh the page and open the newly created project.
## Upload Drawings to LiveCount
```
# Extract drawings to ".\Trimble Connect (Plans)"
```
Upload extracted drawings to LiveCount
## Create Accubid Job
> [!important]
> The LiveCount project must be created **before**
> creating the Accubid job.
- Create a new Accubid job:
Path: "\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Trimble\Accubid\Bid\{Project Name} - ConEst.es16"
## Add Drawings to Accubid Job
- In the LiveCount window, find `Document Manager` > `Select Existing Project`.
Add all previously uploaded drawings.