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bad-bid-practice.md

@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ title: Bad Bid Practice
 ---
 # Bad Bid Practice
 
+<!--
+TODO: May want to move this with [[construction-estimating#Ethics]]
+to a new note.
+-->
+
 Deceptive proposal language is a quick way to get blacklisted.
 
 ## Examples

construction-estimating.md

@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ To ensure a transparent bidding process, one must
 * maintain confidentiality of bid submissions, and
 * provide equal access to bidding information.
 
+For unacceptable behavior see [[bad-bid-practice]].
+
 ### Terms
 
 > [!info] Bid Shopping

electrical.md

@@ -16,24 +16,14 @@ title: Electrical
 
 By PDI convention, [[lighting-controls]] are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".
 
-### Wiring Device Specifications
-
-Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
-
-* Device grades (commercial < specification)
-* General use receptacle amp rating (N5-15R < N5-20R)
-* Device plate material (plastic < nylon < stainless steel)
-* Device plate size (standard size < mid-size < oversize "jumbo")
-* Screwless plates
-* Floor box covers (plastic < brass < aluminum)
-
 ## Sequence
 
 ### 1. Preparation
 
+[[pre-takeoff-research#Wiring Device Selection]]
+
 1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
 2. Locate Equipment Schedules
-3. Device specs (Decora or Standard)
 
 ### 2. Takeoff
 
@@ -47,6 +37,10 @@ Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
 > For designations with existing takeoffs, Right-Click > `Empty Designation`.
 > The build process can then be completed anew.
 
+#### Receptacles
+
+#### Floor Boxes
+
 #### Mechanical Connections
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS ...`/
@@ -90,6 +84,17 @@ Equipment Racks: Max 20 disconnects per rack
 * Takeoff in Typical
   * Length = average floor to floor height
 
+#### Homeruns
+
+##### Lighting
+
+Takeoff homeruns in Building breakdowns,
+even serving Amenity spaces.
+
+> [!info] Breakdowns
+> * `Area` = "... Building"
+> * `System` = "Building - BOH ..."
+
 ### 3. Review
 
 1. Count Car chargers and location

fixtures.md

@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ title: Fixtures
 ---
 # Fixtures
 
+This system is only for luminaires and their immediate branch wiring.
+See also [[lighting-controls]] and [[electrical]].
+
 ## Info
 
 ## Sequence
@@ -33,4 +36,4 @@ See [[fixture-designations]].
 1. Garage Homeruns
 2. Luminaire in Amenity Areas
 3. Ensure appropriate breakdowns
-    * Site lighting in System =="Site Misc. Fixtures"==
+    * Site lighting in System "FML - Site Fixtures Material & Labor"

full-takeoff.md

@@ -44,4 +44,5 @@ title: Full Takeoff
 
 ### 3. Review
 
-1. [[material-pricing]]
+1. [[pdi-labor-plan]]
+2. [[material-pricing]]

ibc-construction-types.md

@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - type/encyclopedia
+  - status/incomplete
+title: IBC Construction Types
+---
+# IBC Construction Types
+
+The International Building Code (IBC)
+lists 5 major construction types based on fire ratings/materials.
+
+## 5-Over-1 Construction
+
+"5-over-1" construction denotes a building
+with levels of combustible construction
+above levels of non-combustible construction.
+
+buildings with two non-combustible levels (5-over-2)
+and Type III upper floors (3-over-1)
+are also common,
+though "5-over-1" denotes the general practice.
+
+## Type I: Fire Resistive Non-Combustible
+
+Building elements are noncombustible[^1]
+
+[^1]: Defined as passing the test procedures
+for defining combustibility of elementary materials
+set forth in ASTM E 136
+
+* Concrete, masonry, noncombustible steel
+
+### Type I-A: Protected Fire-Resistive Non-Combustible
+
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#High Rise]] and Group I occupancies.
+
+* 3hr Exterior Walls
+* 3hr Structural Frame
+* 2hr Floor/Ceiling Assembly
+* 1.5hr Roof Protection
+
+### Type I-B: Unprotected Fire-Resistive Non-Combustible
+
+Common of mid-rise office & Group R buildings.
+
+* 2hr Exterior Walls
+* 2hr Structural Frame
+* 2hr Ceiling/Floor Separation
+* 1hr Ceiling/Roof Assembly
+
+## Type II: Non-Combustible
+
+Same materials as [[#Type I Fire-Resistive Non-Combustible]],
+with reduced fire-resistance requirements.
+
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#Mid Rise]] buildings.
+
+### Type II-A: Protected Non-Combustible
+
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#High Density]],
+including dormitory buildings.
+
+* 1hr Exterior Walls
+* 1hr Structural Frame
+* 1hr Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection
+
+### Type II-B: Unprotected Non-Combustible
+
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#Commercial]].
+
+## Type III: Combustible
+
+Also known as "ordinary" construction.
+
+Exterior walls are of noncombustible materials.
+Interior building elements may be combustible.
+
+### Type III-A: Protected Combustible
+
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#High Density]].
+
+* 2hr Exterior Walls
+* 1hr Structural Frame
+* 1hr Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection
+
+### Type III-B: Unprotected Combustible
+
+Common of "warehouse" districts of older cities.
+
+* 2hr Exterior Walls
+
+## Type IV: Heavy Timber
+
+Also known as "mill" construction.
+
+Exterior walls are of noncombustible materials.
+Interior building elements are of solid or laminated wooden members
+with a minimum nominal dimension of 8 inches
+without concealed spaces.
+
+* 2hr Exterior Walls
+* 1hr Structural Frame or Heavy Timber Heavy Timber Floor/Ceiling/Roof Assemblies
+
+## Type V: Wood Frame
+
+Construction materials are of any allowed by code,
+combustible or noncombustible.
+
+Common of garden or above podiums
+
+### Type V-A: Protected Wood Frame
+
+Commonly used in the construction of newer apartment buildings.
+There is no exposed wood visible.
+
+* 1hr Exterior Walls
+* 1hr Structural Frame 1hr Floor/Ceiling/Roof
+
+### Type V-B: Unprotected Wood Frame
+
+Common of single family homes.

me.md

@@ -69,4 +69,4 @@ Others with as much free time as me tend to spend it exercising.
 I want to be involved construction estimating for the rest of my working life.
 Current discourse on the subject is self-similar and sanitized.
 I'd like to be known as an innovator in [[estimating-philosophy]],
-and for solving some of its [[open-problems-in-estimating|open problems]].
+and for solving some of its open problems.

my-occupation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: 
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/encyclopedia
+title: My Occupation
+---
+# My Occupation
+
+[[pdi-estimating#Construction Estimating (ConEst)]]
+
+## Goals
+
+> [!info] Planned Automation
+> * [[feeder-verification]]
+> * [[bpm-award-analysis]]
+
+## Achievements
+
+* [[90-day-performance-review]]

pdi-building-types.md

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - type/encyclopedia
+  - status/incomplete
+title: PDI Building Types
+---
+# PDI Building Types
+
+## Residential
+
+Also called "multifamily",
+though that label is less appropriate for hotels,
+and even less for dormitories.
+
+### High Rise
+
+<!-- TODO: -->
+
+> [!info]
+> A high rise building has an occupied floor more than 75 feet
+> above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
+
+### Mid Rise
+
+<!-- TODO: -->
+
+### Garden Style
+
+Outdoor-style complex of multiple 1-3 story buildings.
+
+They typically have a "clubhouse".
+
+Garden Style projects are typically wood frame,
+though some municipalities in south Florida
+require block construction due to hurricane standards.
+
+### High Density
+
+Essentially a catch-all category
+for residential projects that don't fit the previous.
+
+Examples include:
+- Multi-story wood frame building above concrete podium
+  or wrapped around concrete parking structure
+
+> [!info] Podium
+> "Podium" refers to the levels of concrete construction
+> below those of wood framing in a dual construction type building;
+> the "1" below the "5" in [[ibc-construction-types#5-Over-1 Construction]].
+
+## Commercial
+
+<!-- TODO: -->

pdi-estimating-systems.md

@@ -2,12 +2,13 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
-  - status/incomplete
   - occupational/systems
-  - type/guide
+  - status/incomplete
-title: Blank System
+  - type/encyclopedia
+title: PDI Estimating Systems
 ---
 # PDI Estimating Systems
 
-![[topics.base]]
+![[topics.base#occupational-systems]]

pdi-estimating.md

@@ -2,15 +2,33 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - destiny/fleeting
+  - destiny/permanent
   - occupational
-  - type/philosophy
+  - type/encyclopedia
 title: PDI Estimating
 ---
 # PDI Estimating
 
+## Terminology
+
+* [[pdi-building-types]]
+
 ## Departments
 
 ### Construction Estimating (ConEst)
 
 The role of ConEst is to provide context to Bid estimates.
+
+#### ConEst Processes
+
+* [[design-build-budget]]
+* [[full-takeoff]]
+* [[project-start-notification]]
+
+#### ConEst Terminology
+
+* [[pdi-estimating-systems]]
+
+#### ConEst Expectations
+
+* [[estimator-skills]]

pdi-labor-plan.md

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/guide
+title: PDI Labor Plan
+---
+# PDI Labor Plan
+
+1. Fill out project basics
+
+2. Check that everything is sorted into correct Phase and Area (Extension: Phase - Area)
+
+3. Move everything in BUILDING FA systems into FA phase
+
+    * Create a Phase named: "Fire Alarm"
+    * Check system and Bid Item
+    * Scroll through each and select all line items `FA - ...`
+    * Change Breakdown to "Fire Alarm" phase
+
+4. Separate all Phases into their proper corresponding "Labor Factor"
+
+    * Check Phase box
+    * Start scrolling through beginning with N/A
+    * Change breakdown of everything in each phase to the proper labor factor
+    * Do not move Temp Power (buckets) or site
+
+5. Use the Accubid Extension tab to fill out the "Unit Lbr Calc" tab in the labor plan
+
+6. Select the "Phase / Sort Code" extension view
+
+7. Open "UNIT RESIDENTIAL" and "Building - Corridors" phases
+
+8. Go into each Sort code to find the count for each unit item
+
+    | Code | Description          |
+    | ---- | -------------------- |
+    | 200  | rough                |
+    | 300  | trim                 |
+    | 400  | rough wire and cable |
+
+9. Some items will autofill when you fill out the "Accubid Extension Totals" table on the right
+
+    * Anything you make adjustments to, highlight red so it can be reviewed
+
+10. Fill out the "Labor for Concrete Slab/Deck Labor" table on the labor sheet calc tab
+
+    * For the floor counts, if there are multiple buildings, add their total level count together
+
+    * 2 buildings that each have 10 floors, input 20 for "number of floors - building
+    
+    * Add any useful description to the naming
+    * Can change "Other" to something more prevalent on the project
+    
+    * "pour section rate" refers to the size of each slab that will be poured (sometimes will be shown on the structural plans)
+    
+    * "Number of days per…" is found by multiplying "Pour Section Qty" by 4 or 5
+
+11. Check that everything is sorted into correct Phase and Area (Extension: Phase - Area)

pdi-market-types.md

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/task
+title: PDI Market Types
+---
+# PDI Market Types
+
+These notes modify standard takeoff.
+They should be incorporated with the relevant takeoff scripts.
+
+## Hotels
+
+### Electrical
+
+All receptacles: Use 20A
+
+### Subfeeds
+
+Multi-conductor homeruns
+
+### Fire Alarm
+
+Combination CO/Smoke Detector
+
+- Taken off as FA only HOTELS
+- USE FA SMOKE DETECTORS
+
+PVC FIRE ALARM AS WELL
+
+> [!info] Example Projects
+> * The Dunes at Fort Lauderdale
+> * Seminole Casino Hotel
+> * Meeting Street Hotel and Residences
+
+## Senior Living
+
+### Subfeeds
+
+Multi-conductor homeruns as applicable.
+
+## Stadiums/Entertainment/Data Centers
+
+### Lighting Circuits
+
+| Voltage | Fixtures Per Circuit |
+| ------- | -------------------- |
+| 120V    | 15                   | 
+| 277V    | 30                   |
+
+### Deep Boxes
+
+For all electrical devices:
+
+Replace "4x 1 1/2" SQ BOX 1/2"-3/4" COMB KO" (ID: 6.3.1.2)
+with "4x 2 1/8" SQ BOX 1/2" - 3/4" COMBO KO" (ID: 6.3.1.9)

pre-takeoff-confirmation.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ between the requirements of the project documents
 and the scope included in the bid team's proposed price.
 
 Before sending the confirmation,
-see [[pre-takeoff-research]] for common issues.
+see [[wiring-method-selection]] for common issues.
 
 > [!example] Example provided by Joel Jansen 2025-09-18, edited
 > Good morning,

pre-takeoff-research.md

@@ -10,12 +10,67 @@ title: Pre-Takeoff Research
 ---
 # Pre-Takeoff Research
 
+## Requirement Precedence
+
+In case of conflict:
+
+Requirements of the plans and specs
+are superseded by the terms of our proposal,
+which are superseded by specific direction from the bid team.
+
+<!--
+Where NEC, IBC, and other applicable codes fall in this hierarchy
+is subject to some debate.
+-->
+
 ## Wiring Method Selection
 
-> [!cite] Vanderbilt Central Neighborhood Residential College - Project Specifications (pp.)
+See [[wiring-method-selection]].
-> Fittings for Type EMT Duct Raceways:
+
-> * Coupling Method: Compression coupling or Setscrew coupling.
+## Voltage Drop
->   Setscrew couplings with only single screw per conduit are unacceptable.
+
+Unless explicitly stated in the plans or specs,
+conductors are to be sized according to the relevant schedule,
+without respect for voltage drop.
+
+### Feeders and Unit Subfeeds
+
+<!-- TODO: -->
+
+### Branch Circuits
+
+If voltage drop is to be considered in takeoff,
+Use the table provided in the drawings.
+If no table is provided, use the following:
+
+| Wire Size | Max Length |
+| ---------:| ----------:|
+|       #12 |      100ft |
+|       #10 |      200ft |
+|        #8 |     >200ft |
+
+## Wiring Device Selection
+
+Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
+
+* Device grade: commercial < specification
+* Minimum rating for general-use receptacles: N5-15R < N5-20R
+* Device form-factor: Duplex/toggle < Decora
+* Device cover plate material: Plastic < nylon < aluminum < stainless steel
+* Device cover plate size: standard < mid-size < oversize "jumbo"
+* Device cover plate attachment: Standard < screwless
+* Floor box material: Steel < cast iron
+* Floor box cover plate material: plastic < brass < aluminum
+
+> [!info] Search Terms Relevant to Wiring Device Selection 
+> * "Decora"
+
+> [!info] Example Specs Relevant to Wiring Device Selection[^1]
+> * 26XXXX - Wiring Devices
+> * 26XXXX - Boxes And Covers For Electrical Systems
+> * 26XXXX - Lighting Control Devices
+> * 26XXXX - Network Lighting Controls
+
+[^1]: Specification section titles and scope may vary greatly between projects.
+  The examples provided are not an exhaustive list.
 
-> [!quote] Joel Jansen via Microsoft Teams @ 2025-10-15 09:33 AM
-> use set screw 🙂

project-info.md

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
   - destiny/fleeting
-  - occupational
   - topic/automation
+  - topic/estimating
   - type/idea
 title: Project Info
 ---
@@ -54,4 +54,6 @@ Even proposals are truly better suited to this format as,
 neglecting the former benefits,
 markdown can be rendered with standard stylesheets for improved consistency.
 
-Sublime is a friendly option for non-technical users.
+Sublime is a friendly option for non-technical users,
+Obsidian even more so it seems,
+however neither are free for commercial use.

project-management-tm.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ title: Project Management™
 than with any of the other disciplines introduced.
 As such, "project management" usually refers to _construction_ project management,
 or more generally to a layman understanding of the term:
-roughly, "the processes necessary to complete a long-term goal".
+roughly, "the organizational processes necessary to complete a long-term goal".
 
 Where I am referring specifically to the discipline,
 as documented by the [Project Management Institute](htpps://pmi.org),
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ to _software_ project management.
 > [[the-failure-of-risk-management]] humorously points out
 > that PMI may not be in touch with _any_ part of its audience
 > if they are able to release a publication "3 years overdue"
-> without embarrassment (p. 103)
+> without embarrassment. (p. 103)
 
 That's not to say that it should be overlooked in construction applications.
 There's no better source for solutions to problems that our industries share.
@@ -97,10 +97,12 @@ However, it does speak to Project Management™'s tendency to overgeneralize.
 ### Material
 
 The use of labor as a measure of cost is not a difference of philosophy itself,
-however, Project Management™ is only able to get away with conflating labor and cost
+however Project Management™ is only able to get away with conflating labor and cost
 because it assumes Material cost is negligible,
 or that it can be allocated as overhead.
 
-What I'm calling Material cost refers to direct costs not associated with labor.
+What I'm calling Material cost
-These costs vary wildly, even independent of actual installation requirements,
+refers to direct costs not associated with labor.
+These costs vary wildly,
+even independent of installation requirements,
 due to [[gold-plating]] and owner furnished scope.

project-start-notification.md

@@ -6,9 +6,11 @@ tags:
   - occupational
   - status/incomplete
   - type/guide
-title: Project Start Notification Distribution List
+title: Project Start Notification
 ---
-# Project Start Notification Distribution List
+# Project Start Notification
+
+## Distribution List
 
 | Region       | Subregion | Title             | Name                                          |
 | ------------ | --------- | ----------------- | --------------------------------------------- |

refactor-system-scripts.md

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/task
+title: Refactor System Scripts
+---
+# Refactor System Scripts
+
+Currently, each system script is structured as follows:
+
+```markdown
+# System
+## Info
+## Sequence
+### 1. Preparation
+### 2. Takeoff
+### 3. Review
+```
+
+This structure is flawed
+because it separates prep and review by system,
+which is at odds with optimal workflow.
+
+The structure to implement is as follows:
+
+```markdown
+# System
+## Info
+## Takeoff
+```
+
+with useful and unique content from `### 1. Preparation` and `### 3. Review`
+consolidated in [[pre-takeoff-research]] and [[takeoff-review]] respectively.
+
+It should be considered if `## Info` can also be removed,
+replaced with callouts and embeds in the script.
+

requirement-precedence.md

@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
----
-id:
-aliases: []
-tags:
-  - destiny/fleeting
-  - occupational
-  - type/guide
-title: Requirement Precedence
----
-# Requirement Precedence
-
-Plans & Specs < Proposal < Specific Direction

subfeeds.md

@@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ title: Subfeeds
     > [!tip]
     > Identify if and where typicals can be used
 
-3. Assign material to lengths and apply Voltage drop if applicable
+3. Assign material to lengths and apply voltage drop if applicable
 
-4. Pigtail Adaptors and Wireway Troughs if applicable
+4. Takeoff Pigtail Adaptors and Wireway Troughs if applicable
 
 #### Pigtail Adaptors
 

the-story-of-ymar.md

@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@ id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
   - topic/other
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - authorship/other
+  - status/incomplete
 title: The Story of Ymar
-description: >
+description: |
-  An excerpt from Chapter 17 of _The Shadow of the Torturer_ by Gene Wolfe,
+  An excerpt from Chapter 17 of _The Shadow of the Torturer_ by Gene Wolfe, with my analysis in comment blocks.
-  with my analysis in comment blocks.
 ---
 # The Story of Ymar
 

this-notebook.md

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ I believe its all merely extrapolation on the conventional practice.
 * Industry Knowledge
 * Statistics
 * [[strategy]]
+* notes relevant to [[my-occupation]]
 
 ## Purpose
 

topics.base

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ filters:
   and:
     - file.ext == "md"
     - file.name != "tags"
+    - file.folder == "/"
 views:
   - type: table
     name: estimating
@@ -13,6 +14,7 @@ views:
     filters:
       and:
         - file.hasTag("occupational/systems")
+        - file.hasTag("type/guide")
   - type: table
     name: electrical
     filters:

when-i-die.md

@@ -45,7 +45,10 @@ when i die
 
 I wrote this at about 4:00 this morning (2025-10-21)
 when I couldn't sleep.
-at the time I thought it was very funny,
+
+#### Theme
+
+At the time I thought the poem was very funny,
 it starts out morbid and death-negative,
 then becomes touching,
 then a sharp pivot to grotesque and absurd.
@@ -53,6 +56,8 @@ then a sharp pivot to grotesque and absurd.
 I think now though
 there's something to the ribcage xylophone metaphor:
 
+##### A Xylophone Made from My Ribcage
+
 The quality (musical or otherwise)
 of a xylophone made of one's bones
 is independent of the quality of their character
@@ -76,3 +81,24 @@ To make the speaker's request
 is to make it the responsibility of one's descendants
 to make up for one's own failure to live a meaningful life,
 and to do so while acting as if giving them a gift.
+
+##### Obsession with Death
+
+Repetition of "when i die",
+use of dysphemism ("inch of human soup"),
+and the lack of horror for their request,
+suggests that the speaker is obsessed with death.
+
+The speaker is likely not working to mitigate their regret
+while they still have life to live.
+
+### Notes for V2
+
+Further express the speaker's ignorance and dismissal
+of the difficulty of their requests.
+
+```verse
+when i die
+==just== leave me to rest on the forest floor
+to feed the foxes and fungi
+```

wiring-method-selection.md

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/guide
+title: Wiring Methods Selection
+---
+# Wiring Methods Selection
+
+Seek to use the cheapest method,
+as determined by Senior Construction Estimator
+and Database Administrator,
+as allowed for the situation.
+
+![[pre-takeoff-research#Requirement Precedence]]
+
+## By Construction Type
+
+See [[ibc-construction-types]] for more info.
+
+### Construction Types I, II
+
+Nonmetallic-sheathed cables (NM, SE, etc.)
+are not fire code permissible in these types.
+
+PVC < MC < EMT < IMC < RMC
+
+### Construction Types III, IV, V
+
+NM/SE < PVC < EMT < IMC < RMC
+
+## By Wiring Method
+
+### Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
+
+#### Fittings
+
+Set-screw < compression
+
+> [!info]
+> EMT has a third coupling type "indenter",
+> which are crimped onto the conduit using a special tool.
+> These are usually only mentioned in specifications
+> to say that they are unacceptable.
+
+> [!info] Edge Case: Vanderbilt Central Neighborhood Residential College
+>
+> > [!cite] Vanderbilt Central Neighborhood Residential College - Project Specifications (pp.)
+> > Fittings for Type EMT Duct Raceways:
+> > * Coupling Method: Compression coupling or Setscrew coupling.
+> >   Setscrew couplings with only single screw per conduit are unacceptable.
+>
+> > [!quote] Joel Jansen via Microsoft Teams @ 2025-10-15 09:33 AM
+> > use set screw 🙂
+
+### Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC)
+
+Not usually permissible exposed indoors in any construction,
+except in Florida.
+
+May require rigid stub-ups in certain cases,
+which could make EMT more cost-effective.
+Consult with the Senior Construction Estimator in this case.
+
+## By Use-Case
+
+### Multi-Circuit Homeruns
+
+> [!quote] Art Baldwin (pp.)
+> Multi-circuit MC is not cost-effective
+> when considering the difficulty of rework.
+> Use conduit, even EMT if necessary.
+
+## By Market Type
+
+### Assisted Living
+
+MC-AP may be required.
+
+## Searching Specifications
+
+> [!info] Example Specs Relevant to Wiring Methods Selection
+> * 26XXXX - Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems
+> * 26XXXX - Conduits For Electrical Systems
+> * 26XXXX - Underground Ducts And Raceways For Electrical Systems
+> 
+> * 26XXXX - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables
+> 
+> * 26XXXX - General Requirements For Electrical
+> * 26XXXX - Common Work Results For Electrical