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2025-07-18_estimating-isnt-engineering.md

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-  - type/anecdote
-  - topic/estimating
-  - status/incomplete
   - destiny/permanent
+  - status/incomplete
+  - topic/estimating
+  - type/anecdote
 ---
 # Estimating Isn't Engineering
 

90-day-performance-review.md

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 # 90-Day Performance Review
 

Excalidraw/location-vs-scope.md

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NFPA70_314.028_pull-and-junction-boxes.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/electrical
   - authorship/other
+  - topic/electrical
 ---
 # 314.28 Pull and Junction Boxes and Conduit Bodies.
 

README.md

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   - home
   - zmVault
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+  - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
+  - status/incomplete
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+  - type/encyclopedia
 ---
 # zmVault
 
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 Novel syntax implemented by Obsidian plugins should be avoided.
 
-## Tags
+## Organization
 
-These tags are presented in an associative order.
+All notes are located in the main directory.
-
+[[tags]] are used for filtering.
-### #destiny
-
-`#destiny` describes the permanency of an item.
-It does not necessarily reflect its current [[README#status]].
-
-#### #destiny/fleeting
-
-The content of an item tagged `#destiny/fleeting`
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-#### #status/draft
-
-The main content of the note is present, but:
- * text may need to be reflowed
- * links may need to be added
- * citations may be necessary
-
-#### #status/complete
-
-The text flows well,
-the note is sufficiently tagged and linked,
-and citations are included as appropriate
-
-### #topic
-
-Notes can and usually will have multiple topic tags.
-
-#### #topic/meta
-
-Relating to the structure or intent of this notebook.
-
-#### #topic/software
-
-Relating to specific software written by others,
-or hypothetical software functionality I've conceived.
-
-The latter I generally relegate to [[README#destiny/fleeting]],
-to be absorbed into the specifications of the relevant project
-when the idea is sufficiently developed.
-
-#### #topic/automation
-
-On the subject of lightweight scripts
-that could reduce redundancy in processes,
-without requiring fundamental change.
-
-#### #topic/electrical
-
-Relating to electrical installation,
-including:
-* code
-* material
-
-#### #topic/estimating
-
-Relating to the field of cost estimation,
-as understood in [[construction-estimating]]
-as well as other industries.
-
-This topic also includes concepts that may be useful to estimation,
-but that aren't widely understood to be.
-
-#### #topic/math
-
-#### #topic/risk
-
-Relating to mathematical and abstract concepts of [[risk]].
-
-#### #topic/organization
-
-On the subject of [[optimal-patterns]] for processes
-of varying importance.
-
-#### #topic/other
-
-Notes relating to subjects not relevant to this notebook's [[supertopics]],
-but that I include for the convenience of editing them in Obsidian.
-Some standouts include:
-
-* [[birds|Birdwatching]]
-* [[list|Warhammer 40,000]]
-
-### #occupational
-
-Items tagged `#occupational` include information and instructions
-relevant to my current occupation
-that may not reflect [[construction-estimating]] practice
-in the wider industry.
-
-> [!info]
-> This tag is largely separate from the wider vault.
-> I would probably move them to their own repository
-> were it not for the complexity of preserving the version history of both.
-
-#### #occupational/systems
-
-> [!important]
-> Notes tagged `#occupational/systems/*` include information as understood by PDI,
-> which is not necessarily consistent with (and often sharply deviates from)
-> wider industry understanding.
-
-### #type
-
-#### #type/idea
-
-Items of `#type/idea` are recommendation
-that I do something in the future,
-possibly including some details of how to go about it.
-They have the minimum amount of information
-necessary to allow me to return to them.
-
-They are always? of [[README#destiny/fleeting]].
-
-#### #type/guide
-
-<!--TODO-->
-
-#### #type/encyclopedia
-
-Items of `#type/encyclopedia` are thorough,
-use exact language, and include citations.
-
-They describe concepts as they are, not as they should be.
-
-#### #type/philosophy
-
-Items of `#type/philosophy` are highly opinionated.
-They describe concepts as I believe them to be.
-
-They are always? of [[README#authorship/original]].
-
-#### #type/anecdote
-
-<!--TODO-->
-
-#### #type/media-commentary
-
-<!--TODO-->
-
-### #authorship
-
-`#authorship` reflects my claim to the content of an item
-_in its current state_.
-
-#### #authorship/original
-
-Items of `#authorship/original` are primarily my own work.
-Content from other sources is properly cited.
-
-#### #authorship/other
-
-> [!info]
-> I'm unsatisfied with the name of this tag.
-> It is subject to change.
-
-Items of `#authorship/other` are not my own work.
-They may be of one source a collection of several
-without significant commentary.

accubid-setup.md

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-  - type/guide
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 # Accubid Setup
 

ai-in-estimating.md

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 ---
+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/philosophy
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 # AI in Estimating

area-of-refuge.md

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 id:
 aliases:
+  - 2-way-communication
   - area-of-rescue
   - two-way-communication
-  - 2-way-communication
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   - occupational/systems/standalone-systems
   - type/guide

assembly-philosophy.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/estimating
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - topic/estimating
   - type/philosophy
 ---
 # Assembly Philosophy

automating-email.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/organization
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/encyclopedia
 ---
 # Automating Email

automating-estimating-project-creation.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/organization
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
 ---
 # Automating Estimating Project Creation
 

automating-pdf-annotation.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/idea
 ---
 # Automating PDF Annotation

birds.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/other
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - topic/other
   - type/encyclopedia
 ---
 # Birds I've Seen Around Here

bpm-award-analysis.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/automation
-  - occupational
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
+  - topic/automation
   - type/idea
 ---
 # BPM Award Analysis

breakdown-objects.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
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+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
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 # Breakdown Objects

breakdowns.md

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-  - occupational
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 # Breakdowns
 

calibration-questions.md

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 id:
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-  - topic/risk
-  - topic/estimating
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+  - topic/risk
   - type/encyclopedia
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 # Calibration Questions

construction-estimating.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
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+  - destiny/permanent
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   - type/philosophy
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 # Construction Estimating
 

design-build-budget.md

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-  - type/guide
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+  - type/guide
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 # Design Build Budget
 

electrical-estimating-methods.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ aliases: []
 tags:
   - type/media-commentary
 ---
-# *Electrical Estimating Methods*
+# _Electrical Estimating Methods_
 
 Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition
 (Wayne J. Del Pico)
@@ -32,4 +32,3 @@ Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition
 ## Overall
 
 * Incredible book, I would love to have a copy
-

electrical-estimators-manual.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ aliases: []
 tags:
   - type/media-commentary
 ---
-# *Electrical Estimators Manual*
+# _Electrical Estimators Manual_
 
 Electrical Estimators Manual:
 How to Estimate Electrical Construction Projects Including Everyday Labor Installation Rates

estimating-as-code.md

@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/idea
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 # Estimating as Code

estimating-culture.md

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 ---
+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
   - topic/estimating
-  - topic/project-management
+  - topic/organization
   - type/philosophy
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 # Estimating Culture

estimating-dimensionality.md

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 ---
+id:
+aliases: []
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   - topic/estimating
-  - topic/software
   - topic/organization
+  - topic/software
   - type/idea
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 # Estimating Dimensionality

estimating-ergonomics.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
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+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/idea
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 # Estimating Ergonomics

estimating-philosophy.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
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+id:
+aliases: []
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   - topic/estimating
   - type/philosophy

estimator-skills.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
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-  - occupational
   - authorship/other
+  - occupational
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 ## Create a WBS
 

feeder-sizing.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Given a minimum ampacity, find all valid configurations.
 > for each phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit
 > shall be permitted to be connected in parallel
 > (electrically joined at both ends)
-> *only in sizes 1/0 AWG and larger*
+> _only in sizes 1/0 AWG and larger_
 > where installed in accordance with 310.10(H)(2) through (H)(6).
 
 Rank by total cost of install.

feeder-verification.md

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 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/automation
-  - occupational
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
+  - topic/automation
   - type/guide
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 # Feeder Verification

fire-alarm.md

@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ This is for the Flow/Tamper modules in the stairwells
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`TERMINAL CABINET`/`ACE D ACCESSORY CABINET ENCLOSURE (2) 2" ...`
 
-* *Garden Style, High Density:* (2) 1"C
+* _Garden Style, High Density:_ (2) 1"C
-* *High Rise:* (2) 2"C
+* _High Rise:_ (2) 2"C
 
 Horizontal:
 * Measure from the Fire Command room to all electrical rooms

full-takeoff.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id: 
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - type/guide
   - occupational
+  - type/guide
 ---
 # Full Takeoff
 

functional-labor-factoring.md

@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
 ---
 # Functional Labor Factoring
 

gut-feel.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/risk
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - topic/risk
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 # Gut Feel
 

markdown-formatter-cli.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
   - type/idea
 ---
 # Markdown Formatter CLI

mike-holts-illustrated-guide-to-electrical-estimating.md

@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
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 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - type/media-commentary
   - topic/electrical
   - topic/estimating
+  - type/media-commentary
 ---
-# *Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating*
+# _Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating_
 
 Holt, C. M. (2023). Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating. Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc
 

new-hire.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - occupational
   - authorship/other
+  - occupational
 ---
 # NEW HIRE - ESTIMATOR
 

pdi-estimating.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - occupational
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
   - type/philosophy
 ---
 # PDI Estimating

portable-tools.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
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+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
   - topic/software
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project-info.md

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
   - destiny/fleeting
-  - topic/automation
   - occupational
+  - topic/automation
   - type/idea
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 # Project Info

project-management-tm.md

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 ---
+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/project-management
+  - topic/organization
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 # Project Management™
 

project-setup.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - type/guide
   - occupational
+  - type/guide
 next: setup-accubid
 ---
 # Project Setup

realism-vs-instrumentalism.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
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+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
   - destiny/fleeting
 ---

requirement-precedence.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
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 tags:
-  - occupational
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - occupational
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 # Requirement Precedence

risk-oriented-estimating.md

@@ -145,11 +145,11 @@ Uncertainty being a necessity of estimating,
 the language and tools that we use
 must facilitate discussions of risk management.
 In estimation in fields other than construction
-it is common to give an estimate as a *confidence interval*,
+it is common to give an estimate as a _confidence interval_,
 a range in which a result has a certain percentage chance to fall.
 This interval can be determined from a population of possible prices.
 
-The *accuracy* of a risk-oriented estimate remains roughly the same
+The _accuracy_ of a risk-oriented estimate remains roughly the same
 (approaching 100% with continuous input)
 through the takeoff process and, assuming no incorrect input,
 is entirely out of the hands of the estimator doing the "takeoff".

separating-estimating-concerns.md

@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
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+  - destiny/fleeting
   - topic/automation
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software
-  - destiny/fleeting
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 # Separating Estimating Concerns
 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Annotation is documenting project scope as intended by its design.
 This involves reconciling missing and conflicting requirements,
 as well as erroneous and misplaced symbols.
 
-This process is intended to be *unbiased*, without respect for
+This process is intended to be _unbiased_, without respect for
 * industry knowledge
 * contractor standard practices
 

software-based-estimating.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 ---
+id:
+aliases: []
 tags:
   - topic/estimating
   - topic/software

subfeeds.md

@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ tags:
 
     | Construction Type | Wiring Method | Subfeed Options |
     | ----------------- | ------------- | --------------- |
-    | 1,2               | MC Cable      | MC, PVC, EMT    |
+    | 1,2 | MC Cable | MC, PVC, EMT |
-    | 3,4,5             | NM Cable      | SER, EMT        |
+    | 3,4,5 | NM Cable | SER, EMT |
 
     %%
     TODO: Create flow chart for wiring methods.
@@ -74,9 +74,9 @@ Pigtail adaptors are used where feeder wires exceed the range of panel lugs.
 
 Only for PVC subfeeds where we own voltage drop.
 
-- `Area` = "Typical - Building Levels With Meter Centers"
+* `Area` = "Typical - Building Levels With Meter Centers"
-- `System` = "Electrical"
+* `System` = "Electrical"
-- `Phase` = "Sub Feeders"
+* `Phase` = "Sub Feeders"
 
 `ITEM DATABASE`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`BUDGET ITEMS $ & LBR`/`METER CENTER WIRE TROUGH ($400/E)`
 

supertopics.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/organization
   - destiny/fleeting
+  - topic/organization
   - type/encyclopedia
 ---
 # Supertopics

tags.md

@@ -0,0 +1,191 @@
+---
+id: tags
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - status/incomplete
+  - topic/meta
+  - type/encyclopedia
+---
+# Tags
+
+These tags are presented in an associative order.
+
+## #destiny
+
+`#destiny` describes the permanency of an item.
+It does not necessarily reflect its current [[README#status]].
+
+### #destiny/fleeting
+
+The content of an item tagged `#destiny/fleeting`
+will ultimately be absorbed into another note
+and the file deleted.
+
+These notes may deviate from standard formatting.
+
+### #destiny/permanent
+
+Notes tagged `#destiny/permanent` are intended for long-term use.
+
+They are expected to reflect standard formatting
+and should be heavily tagged and linked.
+
+## #status
+
+`#status` reflects the remaining work necessary
+to bring an item to the standard of its [[README#destiny]].
+
+### #status/incomplete
+
+Beyond intent, the note offers little to go on.
+
+### #status/draft
+
+The main content of the note is present, but:
+ * text may need to be reflowed
+ * links may need to be added
+ * citations may be necessary
+
+### #status/complete
+
+The text flows well,
+the note is sufficiently tagged and linked,
+and citations are included as appropriate
+
+## #topic
+
+Notes can and usually will have multiple topic tags.
+
+### #topic/meta
+
+Relating to the structure or intent of this notebook.
+
+### #topic/software
+
+Relating to specific software written by others,
+or hypothetical software functionality I've conceived.
+
+The latter I generally relegate to [[README#destiny/fleeting]],
+to be absorbed into the specifications of the relevant project
+when the idea is sufficiently developed.
+
+### #topic/automation
+
+On the subject of lightweight scripts
+that could reduce redundancy in processes,
+without requiring fundamental change.
+
+### #topic/electrical
+
+Relating to electrical installation,
+including:
+* code
+* material
+
+### #topic/estimating
+
+Relating to the field of cost estimation,
+as understood in [[construction-estimating]]
+as well as other industries.
+
+This topic also includes concepts that may be useful to estimation,
+but that aren't widely understood to be.
+
+### #topic/math
+
+### #topic/risk
+
+Relating to mathematical and abstract concepts of [[risk]].
+
+### #topic/organization
+
+On the subject of [[optimal-patterns]] for processes
+of varying importance.
+
+### #topic/other
+
+Notes relating to subjects not relevant to this notebook's [[supertopics]],
+but that I include for the convenience of editing them in Obsidian.
+Some standouts include:
+
+* [[birds|Birdwatching]]
+* [[list|Warhammer 40,000]]
+
+## #occupational
+
+Items tagged `#occupational` include information and instructions
+relevant to my current occupation
+that may not reflect [[construction-estimating]] practice
+in the wider industry.
+
+> [!info]
+> This tag is largely separate from the wider vault.
+> I would probably move them to their own repository
+> were it not for the complexity of preserving the version history of both.
+
+### #occupational/systems
+
+> [!important]
+> Notes tagged `#occupational/systems/*` include information as understood by PDI,
+> which is not necessarily consistent with (and often sharply deviates from)
+> wider industry understanding.
+
+## #type
+
+### #type/idea
+
+Items of `#type/idea` are recommendation
+that I do something in the future,
+possibly including some details of how to go about it.
+They have the minimum amount of information
+necessary to allow me to return to them.
+
+They are always? of [[README#destiny/fleeting]].
+
+### #type/guide
+
+<!--TODO-->
+
+### #type/encyclopedia
+
+Items of `#type/encyclopedia` are thorough,
+use exact language, and include citations.
+
+They describe concepts as they are, not as they should be.
+
+### #type/philosophy
+
+Items of `#type/philosophy` are highly opinionated.
+They describe concepts as I believe them to be.
+
+They are always? of [[README#authorship/original]].
+
+### #type/anecdote
+
+<!--TODO-->
+
+### #type/media-commentary
+
+<!--TODO-->
+
+## #authorship
+
+`#authorship` reflects my claim to the content of an item
+_in its current state_.
+
+### #authorship/original
+
+Items of `#authorship/original` are primarily my own work.
+Content from other sources is properly cited.
+
+### #authorship/other
+
+> [!info]
+> I'm unsatisfied with the name of this tag.
+> It is subject to change.
+
+Items of `#authorship/other` are not my own work.
+They may be of one source a collection of several
+without significant commentary.

the-failure-of-risk-management.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ aliases: []
 tags:
   - type/media-commentary
 ---
-# *The Failure of Risk Management*
+# _The Failure of Risk Management_
 
 The Failure of Risk Management
 (Why It's Broken and How to Fix It)

this-notebook.md

@@ -2,8 +2,11 @@
 id:
 aliases: []
 tags:
-  - topic/meta
+  - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
+  - status/incomplete
+  - topic/meta
+  - type/encyclopedia
 ---
 # This Notebook
 

traditional-estimating-methods.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Such methods lack the ability to intelligently express [[uncertainty]].
 
 Traditional estimating methods, sometimes referred to as "Detailed Takeoff",
 seek to detail all constituent subcosts,
-including 100% itemized pricing by way of a *material extension*,
+including 100% itemized pricing by way of a _material extension_,
 a complete list of all material included in the price.
 
 For clarity and contrast to [[risk-oriented-estimating]],