From 887b0e213946a75c861c0678e489fd91d33480f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Zane Meyers Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:34:31 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2026-01-12 16:34:31 --- .../plugins/obsidian-tasks-plugin/data.json | 2 +- 2026-01-12.md | 86 ++++++++++++++++++- building-area-classification.md | 2 + daily-notes.md | 11 ++- personal-knowledge-management.md | 13 +++ small-tasks.md | 11 +++ subfeeds-takeoff.md | 4 +- switchgear-takeoff.md | 4 +- wiring-method-selection.md | 6 ++ 9 files changed, 131 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) create mode 100644 personal-knowledge-management.md diff --git a/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-tasks-plugin/data.json b/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-tasks-plugin/data.json index 9bdbaac..a302431 100644 --- a/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-tasks-plugin/data.json +++ b/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-tasks-plugin/data.json @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ "globalFilter": "TODO", "removeGlobalFilter": true, "taskFormat": "tasksPluginEmoji", - "setCreatedDate": false, + "setCreatedDate": true, "setDoneDate": true, "setCancelledDate": true, "autoSuggestInEditor": true, diff --git a/2026-01-12.md b/2026-01-12.md index b18c24d..e266ef3 100644 --- a/2026-01-12.md +++ b/2026-01-12.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- id: aliases: [] -title: "2026-01-12" +title: 2026-01-12 tags: - authorship/original - destiny/permanent @@ -28,4 +28,86 @@ Drawings show 2 separate duplex receptacles for dishwasher and disposal Takeoff used `DW & DISPOSAL DUAL CIR - ...`, which includes only one receptacle. -According to Joel this takeoff is correct for the scenario. \ No newline at end of file +According to Joel this takeoff is correct for the scenario. + +## 2026-01-12 12:23 + +Travelling with Brian Smarslok and Joel Jansen on [[2026-01-15]] +to visit [[#Woodbury Heights|an awarded project]] in New Jersey. +Flying from TPA to PHL, departure @ 7:00AM. +We'll be meeting with the developer, [Greystar](https://www.greystar.com/). + +### Woodbury Heights + +```yaml +project-name: GSC Ltd. Woodbury Heights (aka Academy Pointe) +sector: Residential +market-type: Apartment +bldg-type: Garden +construction-method: Wood Frame +construction-type: V +unit-wiring-method: Romex +code-data: NEC2020 +mech-system: Split Dx +buildings: 9 +floors: 3 +units: 234 +gross-area: 266,272 +area-by-type: + - exterior-amenity: 12,306 + - interior-amenity: 5,031 + - garage: 3,788 + - saleable: 223,172 +division: MA 1 +geographic-region: Northeast +metro-area: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA +municipality-or-ahj: City of Woodbury +power-company: PSE&G +stakeholders: + - developer: Greystar (HQ - Charleston, SC) + architect: LS3P Associates Ltd + electrical-engineer: Hurst Engineering +contract-value: 2,305,000.00 +start-date: 2025-05-01 +end-date: 2026-08-26 +duration: 11 months +``` + +#### GP Variance + +"GP%" is **margin** (see [[markup-vs-margin]]). + +The job appears to be doing poorly, at current GP variance of -$299,356. + +About $93,000.00 profit on a $2,391,378 job (~3% margin, down from 16.4% as bid). + +Intend to ask Joel what was missed if he knows, +and more generally if he has a strategy for figuring out, +between BPM, The Hub, and however many other places we can look. + +I doubt very seriously that mismanagement +can be blamed for any significant portion of variance that extreme. + +## 2026-01-12 13:02 + +**Dry utilities:** utilities other than "wet" utilities (water, sewer, stormwater), +namely power, data, and natural gas. + +## 2026-01-12 13:02 + +Joel attributes the [[#GP Variance|apparent variance]] to +1. missed Polaris lugs for feeders for one building, +2. insufficient budget for equipment rental, and +3. upfront costs already paid (construction is 50% complete). + +He also said that operations accused ConEst +of providing insufficient length for subfeeds, +which he said was true, +but not to the extent accused +(only ~600ft missed total). + +The award WBS shows $32,382 for equipment rental + +I'm dubious of all these explanations, +but I don't have another one. +I can't find the ConEst folder or Accubid file. diff --git a/building-area-classification.md b/building-area-classification.md index dcf4390..838798a 100644 --- a/building-area-classification.md +++ b/building-area-classification.md @@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ $$ ### Usable Area (USF) +This may be synonymous with Saleable Area + Usable Area is the tenant's exclusive space. the area physically occupied and controlled by a specific tenant. diff --git a/daily-notes.md b/daily-notes.md index 05edb6b..dcc2831 100644 --- a/daily-notes.md +++ b/daily-notes.md @@ -11,6 +11,11 @@ title: Daily Notes --- # Daily Notes -I'm experimenting with the idea of using daily notes -as a replacement for most fleeting notes, -and as a commentary heavy changelog. +Daily notes are the place for [[small-tasks]], journal entries, +and any content I must record, but don't have a _good_ place for. + +It is permissible to correct typos +to a note started on a previous day. +Adding content to finish a thought +may also be permissible. +I frequently leave sentences unfinished. diff --git a/personal-knowledge-management.md b/personal-knowledge-management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..daaeed1 --- /dev/null +++ b/personal-knowledge-management.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Personal Knowledge Management +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/not-started + - type/media-commentary +--- +# Personal Knowledge Management + +PKM requires [[note-taking]], \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/small-tasks.md b/small-tasks.md index 4da8607..e275e13 100644 --- a/small-tasks.md +++ b/small-tasks.md @@ -12,5 +12,16 @@ tags: * [ ] TODO: Explain appropriate use of Tasks plugin +At present [[this-notebook]] uses the [Tasks community plugin](https://publish.obsidian.md/tasks/) +for small tasks that don't warrant their own notes. +For those that do, see [[TODO]]. + +_Task_ (italicized) as used in this note, +refers specifically to the Task community plugin's definition. + +_Tasks_ should generally be created only in [[daily-notes]]. +If created in the note they reference they will want to be deleted after resolution, +which I feel defeats the purpose of the plugin. + ```tasks ``` diff --git a/subfeeds-takeoff.md b/subfeeds-takeoff.md index e74f64c..c14dda8 100644 --- a/subfeeds-takeoff.md +++ b/subfeeds-takeoff.md @@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ Typical of hotels and dormitories. Route from panel to center of the room. -If voltage drop is to be considered in takeoff, +### Voltage Drop + +_If_ voltage drop is to be considered in takeoff, Use the table provided in the drawings. If no table is provided, use the following: diff --git a/switchgear-takeoff.md b/switchgear-takeoff.md index 4532ac1..fc563e8 100644 --- a/switchgear-takeoff.md +++ b/switchgear-takeoff.md @@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ tags: ## Generator -* [ ] TODO: Add Generator breakdowns to script +* `Area` = "01 - Generator" +* `Phase` = "Switch Gear" +* `System` = "Gen - Generator" 1. [[distribution-designations#Generators]] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/wiring-method-selection.md b/wiring-method-selection.md index c3ecd68..27036b6 100644 --- a/wiring-method-selection.md +++ b/wiring-method-selection.md @@ -13,6 +13,12 @@ title: Wiring Method Selection Determine where each wiring method can be used. +> [!important] +> This note covers general, system-agnostic selection. +> For certain specific applications, +> It may be necessary to deviate from the general case. +> + ## Example Wiring Method Selection Below is an example Wiring Method Selection