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new-additions/takeoff/electrical.md
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## 1. Trash Chute
Horizontal:
- Check if shown on power drawings as mech connection
- If not, use 100ft length
* Check if shown on power drawings as mech connection
* If not, use 100ft length
Vertical (Riser):
- Takeoff: `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MISC ASSEMBLIES`/`TRASH CHUTE RISER CIRCUIT...`
- Uncheck Link 'Enable Livecount'
- Takeoff in Typical
- Length = average floor to floor height
* 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
- Units Condensing Unit
- Mechanical Connection
* Units Condensing Unit
* Mechanical Connection
## 3. Slab Deck
Create Area Typicals for every Concrete slab floor:
- 'All Building'
- 1 every level (Not Roof)
- HD: 1 Per Section
* 'All Building'
* 1 every level (Not Roof)
* HD: 1 Per Section
- 'All Garage'
- 1 every level
* 'All Garage'
* 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
* 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
@@ -46,8 +46,9 @@ 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`
* Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`TEMPORARY POWER - * SERVICE`
### 4.2A Temp Lighting (Building)
@@ -58,12 +59,12 @@ System = "TPD - Temp Power Distribution (Gag. & Bldg.)"
BidItem = "3 - Building"
```
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
- *Count* = Building Size = Total GSF - Garage GSF
* Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
* _Count_ = Building Size = Total GSF - Garage GSF
Garden Styles:
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`TEMPORARY POWER - T POLE (EACH)`
- *Count* = 1 per 150' per building
* Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`TEMPORARY POWER - T POLE (EACH)`
* _Count_ = 1 per 150' per building
### 4.2B Temp Lighting (Garage)
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BidItem = "3 - Building"
```
- Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
- *Count* = Garage SF
* Takeoff: `ITEM DATABASE`/`TEMPORARY POWER`/`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
* _Count_ = Garage SF
## 5. Irrigation pumps
@@ -86,5 +87,5 @@ System = `MISC - Site Miscellaneous`
BidItem = "1 - Site"
```
- (3) 3Phase 30A 200' Mech. Con.
- Append to name: "Irrigation Pump - "
* (3) 3Phase 30A 200' Mech. Con.
* Append to name: "Irrigation Pump - "
new-additions/takeoff/feeders.md
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# Feeders
* Use 15ft adders for site runs
(primaries, secondaries, etc.),
as opposed to standard 10ft adder,
to account for variability.
## Cable Support
> [!quote] 300.19 Supporting Conductors in Vertical Raceways.
> **(A) Spacing Intervals -- Maximum.**
> Conductors in vertical raceways shall be supported
> if the vertical rise exceeds the values in Table 300.19(A).
> At least one support method shall be provided for each conductor
> at the top of the vertical raceway or as close to the top as practical.
> Intermediate supports shall be provided
> as necessary to limit supported conductor lengths
> to not greater than those values specified in Table 300.19(A).
> [!cite] Table 300.19(A) Spacings for Conductor Supports
>
> | Conductor Size | Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum | Copper |
> | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------:| ------:|
> | 18 AWG through 8 AWG | 100ft | 100ft |
> | 6 AWG through 1/0 AWG | 200ft | 100ft |
> | 2/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG | 180ft | 80ft |
> | Over 4/0 AWG through 350 kcmil | 135ft | 60ft |
> | Over 350 kcmil through 500 kcmil | 120ft | 50ft |
> | Over 500 kcmil through 750 kcmil | 95ft | 40ft |
> | Over 750 kcmil | 85ft | 35ft |
## Sleeving
Provide sleeves for all feeder conduits passing through floors.
* ID.31 Hilti
* P = Plastic => Concrete
* M = Metal => Wood Frame
* Round 1" to 2"
new-additions/takeoff/lighting-controls.md
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# Lighting Controls
## Information
@@ -16,7 +21,7 @@ By PDI convention, lighting controls are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".
> [!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,
> no consideration for _any_ lighting control beyond standard devices,
> (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.
new-additions/takeoff/lighting.md
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# Lighting (Fixtures)
## Info
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Use empty designations to separate phases.
> [!example]
>
> ```
> *** Hotel Units ***
> HU - Surface (MC) LV 20ft
@@ -39,43 +45,43 @@ Use empty designations to separate phases.
> | Fixture Type | Labor |
> | ------------ | -------------- |
> | Paddle Fan | 1.5 hrs/ea |
> | Pendant | 1-4 hrs/ea[^1] |
> | Pendant | 1-4 hrs/ea[^6] |
> | Strip/Cove | 0.083 hrs/ft |
> | Site Poles | 1.5 hrs/ea |
> | Festoon | 2 hrs/ea |
> | All Others | 1 hrs/ea |
>
> [^1]: Determine exact labor from fixture and size.
> [^6]: Determine exact labor from fixture and size.
#### Fixture Branch Length
> | Case | Standard Length |
> | ------------- | --------------- |
> | Site/Courtyard | 50ft[^1] |
> | Site/Courtyard | 50ft[^6] |
> | Garage | 50ft |
> | BOH | 40ft |
> | Corridors | 40ft |
> | Interior Amenity | 40ft[^2] |
> | Interior Amenity | 40ft[^7] |
> | Office/Retail | 50ft |
> | Exterior Amenity | 50ft |
> | Units | 20ft |
>
> [^1]: Locate the panel and come up with avg. length
> [^6]: Locate the panel and come up with avg. length
>
> [^2]: See fixture types below for special cases.
> [^7]: See fixture types below for special cases.
#### Fixture Branch Wire size
> | Case | Wire Size |
> | -------------- | --------- |
> | Site/Courtyard | #10[^1] |
> | Site/Courtyard | #10[^6] |
> | Garage | #10 |
> | NM Cable | #14[^2] |
> | NM Cable | #14[^7] |
> | All Others | #12 |
>
> [^1]: Refer to panel schedules or Site Pole Detail for Site Pole wire size
>
> [^2]: Kitchen and bathroom fixtures shall be #12 (NOT #14) on wood frame (NM) projects.
> [^6]: Refer to panel schedules or Site Pole Detail for Site Pole wire size
>
> [^7]: Kitchen and bathroom fixtures shall be #12 (NOT #14) on wood frame (NM) projects.
#### Garage
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> * Tape
> * Track
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`RND BOX BAR HNGR...` |
| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`SQ BOX, ROUND P RING & MNTG BRKT...` |
| PVC in Ceiling | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
| PVC in Wall | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`3/4" PVC W/ 3#12 - STL BOX/TILE RING` |
| EMT | `EMT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SQ BOX & ROUND P RING` |
| NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`RND BOX BAR HNGR...` |
| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`SQ BOX, ROUND P RING & MNTG BRKT...` |
| PVC in Ceiling | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
| PVC in Wall | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`3/4" PVC W/ 3#12 - STL BOX/TILE RING` |
| EMT | `EMT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SQ BOX & ROUND P RING` |
> [!note]
> Use lighting control cable assemblies in Amenity areas
@@ -206,7 +212,7 @@ Length and Labor will be more than a normal fixture in BOH/Amenity
> | Linear | See above |
> 1. `3/4" PVC W/ 3#10 - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP`
> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel
> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel
#### Porte Cochere (Drive up Area)
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> | Fixture Type | Assembly Path |
> | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
> | Step Light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`STEP FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
> | Bollard | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`BOLLARD, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^1] |
> | Bollard | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`BOLLARD, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^6] |
> | Up-light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`PERMA POST, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
> | In-grade up-light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC Elbow, ...` |
> | Fixtures built into cabanas/pergolas | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
> | Handrail light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^2] |
> | Handrail light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^7] |
>
> [^1]: If we don't own concrete, delete Pre-cast bollard base from assembly
> [^6]: If we don't own concrete, delete Pre-cast bollard base from assembly
>
> [^2]: Per Corwin: Hand rail lights should have a rigid 90 stub up and some flex
> [^7]: Per Corwin: Hand rail lights should have a rigid 90 stub up and some flex
##### Festoon Lighting
@@ -247,8 +253,8 @@ Create its own breakout in WBS, and phase in Accubid
> 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 2HR`
> 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`FESTOON CABLE HANGER & EYE BOLTS - LENGTH`
> * `Length per Unit` = Light string 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
> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel + 15ft
### Takeoff
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# Lightning Protection
## Info
Two Types:
- Protection \$\$\$
- Prevention \$
- ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSIONS)
* Protection \$\$\$
* Prevention \$
* ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSIONS)
## Estimate Scope
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If no quote is available:
- **Downlead locations** = building corners + additional locations
* **Downlead locations** = building corners + additional locations
such that downlead spacing is not greater than 100ft
- Minimum 10 locations for High Rise
* Minimum 10 locations for High Rise
- **Total downlead conduit length** = building height * downlead locations
* **Total downlead conduit length** = building height * downlead locations
- **Conduit size** = 1-1/4"
* **Conduit size** = 1-1/4"
### Takeoff
@@ -42,9 +47,9 @@ 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
* 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`
* 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`
new-additions/takeoff/project-setup.md
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## Create Accubid Job
> [!important]
> The LiveCount project must be created **before**
> creating the Accubid job.
> 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"
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# Sequence
## Electrical
### 1. Estimate preparation
2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
3. Locate Equipment Schedules
4. Device specs (Decora or Standard)
### 2. Takeoff
1. Takeoff all equipment that is not #12
2. Go by Drawing in chronological order
3. Takeoff Enlarged Drawings
4. Do final checklist in electrical takeoff notes
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Count Car chargers and location
## Feeders
### 1. Estimate preparation
Read about the project specifications and construction type
* Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget)
* Deck thickness
* Wiring method
* Conductor material (Aluminum/Copper)
Locate:
* Riser Diagram
* Feeder Schedule (if present)
* Main Electrical rooms and panel locations
* Routing (if present)
### 2. Takeoff
* Choose a starting point on the riser
* Determine wire & Conduit makeup (3Ph/1Ph, AL/CU, Conduit)
* Measure off the length of the feed _ADDERS_
* Square corners, use corridors if possible
Bus Duct
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
## Fire Alarm - Riser
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Initial the OneNote
2. Find Fire Alarm plans (If Applicable)
3. Locate Fire Command Center (FCC)
### 2. Takeoff
1. Use the FA Riser Script
2. Takeoff Devices
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Sleeving for riser?
2. Are Two-Way/DAS Included?
## Fire Alarm - Devices
### 1. Estimate preparation
2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
3. Find FA drawings or where they are shown
### 2. Takeoff
1. Takeoff floor plans in order
2. Takeoff enlarged drawings
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
8. Fire Smoke Dampers (FSD's) FA or electrical?
9. Sleeving?
## Lighting
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
2. In drawings, locate:
* Fixture Schedule
* Reflected Ceiling Plans
### 2. Takeoff
1. Takeoff floor plans in order
2. Takeoff enlarged drawings
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Garage Homeruns
2. Luminaire in Amenity Areas
3. Ensure appropriate breakdowns
* Site lighting in System =="Site Misc. Fixtures"==
## Units
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Locate Unit panels and relevant keynotes
* Bus amps
2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
* Wood or Metal studs
* Wiring Method
* NM or MC
* Wiring device plates
* Decora or Standard
* Wiring device specs
* are 15A devices allowed?
* Equipment (20A Kitchen and bath)
3. Fill out OneNote
### 2. Takeoff
1. Kitchen and Bath
2. General assemblies
3. Low Voltage
4. Lighting Control
5. Lighting Fixtures
Copy paste original takeoff and adjust to changes
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Scroll through with Area selected and make sure there is takeoff for each unit type
## Telecom - Devices
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility:
* Cabling
* Conduit & Pathways
* Sleeving
2. Locate which plans the LV is taken off on
3. Locate LV Details
4. Read about the project specifications and construction type
5. Fill out OneNote
### 2. Takeoff
1. Takeoff devices as shown throughout the building
2. Takeoff Conduit Riser as needed
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Sleeving
## Telecom - Riser
1. Service entrance conduit "Site Low Voltage Ductbank (SLVDB)"
2. Riser throughout building
3. Sleeving for riser
## Subfeeds
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
* Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget)
* Deck Thickness
* Corridor Ceiling type
2. In the drawings, locate:
* Unit Panel Schedules
* Unit Load Calculations
* Riser Diagram
* Subfeed schedule (if present)
### 2. Takeoff
1. Determine wiring method
| Construction Type | Wiring Method | Subfeed Options |
| ----------------- | ------------- | --------------- |
| 1,2 | MC Cable | MC, PVC, EMT |
| 3,4,5 | NM Cable | SER, EMT |
%%
TODO: Create flow chart for wiring methods.
Some cases to mention:
* Deck thickness (minimum 3x conduit outer diameter)
* Renovations (may not be able to run in slab)
%%
2. Route subfeeds to the Meter Centers using appropriate adder lengths
> [!tip]
> Identify if and where typicals can be used
3. Assign material to lengths and apply Voltage drop if applicable
4. Pigtails and Wireway Troughs if applicable
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Use the extension tab to determine the Correct Quantity
## Switchgear
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Initial the OneNote
2. In the drawings, locate:
* Riser Diagrams
* House Panels
### 2. Takeoff
1. Copy over the Temporary assemblies from "Ben -1"
2. Build Items in Distribution:
* Panelboards
* Switchboards
* Transfer SWs
* Meter centers
* Generator
3. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
* XFMRs
* Disconnect Switches
* Bus Duct
4. Takeoff Items in Item Database:
* Wireway (Trough/Gutter)
5. Takeoff Temp Assemblies:
* CT Cabinet
* Meter
* Fire Pump
* Fire Pump Controller
* SPD/TVSS
When building panelboards/switchboards,
add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
Do not include feeder terminations.
Items to Avoid:
* Tap Boxes
* Bus Duct
* Vault Room
* Anything FPL
* Grounding
* Elevator Room
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Generator
* Ensure takeoff is in the generator Area and System breakdowns
* Put location, quantity, and type on OneNote
## Low Voltage
### 1. Estimate preparation
1. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility:
* Cabling
* Conduit & Pathways
* Sleeving
2. In the drawings, locate:
* Floor plans where LV scope is shown
* LV Details
3. Read about the project specifications and construction type
4. Fill out OneNote
### 2. Takeoff
1. Takeoff devices as shown throughout the building
2. Takeoff riser conduit as needed
### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
1. Sleeving for riser