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@audio{savio_1964_sitin-address-steps,
title = {Sit-in {{Address}} on the {{Steps}} of {{Sproul Hall}}},
namea = {Savio, Mario},
nameatype = {collaborator},
date = {1964-12-02},
location = {Sproul Hall, University of California at Berkeley}
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@article{seppanen_2025_integrated-forecasting,
title = {Integrated {{Forecasting Approach}} for {{Takt}} and {{Location-Based Scheduling}}},
author = {Seppänen, Olli},
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---
title: ConEst Body of Knowledge
tags:
- occupational
up: "[[conest]]"
---
# ConEst Body of Knowledge
_Official_ [[conest-processes|ConEst process]] documentation
is limited to nonexistent.
My attempt at documentation
represents my own interpretation of expectations.
[[project-management-institute#PMBOK® Guide|The PMBOK® Guide]]
is my basis for this model.
The
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This note details creation of fixture designations
for use in [[fixtures-takeoff]].
[[luminaire-types]]
## Name Format
## Naming
There is no standard convention
for fixture designation names
in the [[conest-body-of-knowledge]].
The best any estimator can do
is be internally consistent.
### Format
My own preference is similar to
`A - Surface (Pendant) = 2.0hrs - #12 MC+LV 20ft`,
described by the pseudo-[[regular-expression|regex]] below:
```regex
<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(\: <assembly-subtype>)?( \(<comment>\))?( = <fixture-labor>)? <wiring-method> <branch-length>ft
<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(: <assembly-subtype>)?( \(<comment>\))?( = <fixture-labor>)? <wiring-method> <branch-length>ft
```
> [!example]
> `A - Surface (Pendant) = 2.0hrs - #12 MC+LV 20ft`
### Phase Abbreviation (`<phase-abbr>`)
### Order
### Assembly (`<assembly>`)
[[luminaire-types]]
* "Surface" - Assembly includes a junction box
* "Recessed" - Assembly does not include a junction box
### Assembly Subtype (`<assembly-subtype>`)
### Comment (`<comment>`)
In contrast to Assembly Subtype,
Comment reflects a distinction between fixture types or use case
_which does not affect the contents of the designation._
That is, `Surface`, `Surface (Sconce)`, and `Surface (Pendant)`
### Fixture Labor (`<fixture-labor>`)
| Fixture Type | Labor |
|:------------ | ----------:|
| Paddle Fan | 1.5 hr/ea. |
| Pendant | 1-4 hr/ea. |
| Tape | 0.5 hr/6ft |
| Site Poles | 1.5 hr/ea. |
| Festoon | 2.0 hr/ea. |
| All Others | 1.0 hr/ea. |
`FIXTURES`/`FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 1HR`
### Wiring Method (`<wiring-method>`)
#### Conduit/Cable Type
#### Wire Size
| Case | Wire Size |
| -------------- | --------- |
| Site/Courtyard | #10 |
| Garage | #10 |
| NM Cable | #14\* |
| All Others | #12 |
\*Minimum #12 in kitchens and bathrooms.
#### Dimming Conductors
### Branch Length (`<branch-length>`)
| Case | Standard Length |
| --------------------- | --------------- |
| Site/Courtyard | 50ft |
| Garage | 50ft |
| BOH | 40ft |
| Corridors | 40ft |
| Interior Amenity | 40ft |
| Office/Retail | 50ft |
| Exterior Amenity | 50ft |
| Units | 20ft |
| Undercabinet Fixtures | 10ft |
| Stairwells | 20ft |
| Kitchen | ? |
Reduce as appropriate.
## Order
Use empty designations to separate phases.
@@ -47,65 +120,21 @@ Use empty designations to separate phases.
## Content
### Fixture Labor
| Fixture Type | Labor |
|:------------ | ----------:|
| Paddle Fan | 1.5 hr/ea. |
| Pendant | 1-4 hr/ea. |
| Tape | 0.5 hr/6ft |
| Site Poles | 1.5 hr/ea. |
| Festoon | 2.0 hr/ea. |
| All Others | 1.0 hr/ea. |
### Fixture Branch Length
| Case | Standard Length |
| --------------------- | --------------- |
| Site/Courtyard | 50ft |
| Garage | 50ft |
| BOH | 40ft |
| Corridors | 40ft |
| Interior Amenity | 40ft |
| Office/Retail | 50ft |
| Exterior Amenity | 50ft |
| Units | 20ft |
| Undercabinet Fixtures | 10ft |
| Stairwells | 20ft |
| Kitchen | ? |
Reduce as appropriate.
### Fixture Branch Wire size
| Case | Wire Size |
| -------------- | --------- |
| Site/Courtyard | #10 |
| Garage | #10 |
| NM Cable | #14[^1] |
| All Others | #12 |
[^1]: Minimum #12 in kitchens and bathrooms.
## Garage
%%
Use ENT assemblies unless forbidden by spec.
| Case | Assembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Conventional Slab | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
| Precast/I-Beam | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE W/T ROD ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
%%
| Case | Subassembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
|:----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Conventional Slab | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
| Precast/I-Beam | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE W/T ROD ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
If PVC is required, use following assemblies:
| Case | Assembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
| ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ceiling | .../`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
| Wall | .../`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` |
| Case | Subassembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
|:------- |:----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ceiling | .../`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
| Wall | .../`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` |
## Surface Mount
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> * Tape
> * Track
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Wiring Method | Subassembly 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` |
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> * wall grazer
> * troffer
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Wiring Method | Subassembly Path |
|:------------- |:------------------------------ |
| NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`HI HAT - ...` |
| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`HI HAT - ...` |
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## Undercabinet Fixtures
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Wiring Method | Subassembly Path |
|:------------- |:------------------------------------- |
| NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`UNDER CABINET - ...` |
| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`UNDER CABINET - ...` |
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## Paddle Fans
| Wiring Method | Assembly Path |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Wiring Method | Subassembly Path |
|:------------- |:----------------------------------------------------- |
| NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`RND BOX BAR HNGR...` |
| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`FAN RATED OCT BOX W/ BAR HNGR - ...` |
| PVC | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
## Guardrail Fixtures
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`
## Stairwells & Elevators
`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY`
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
> 1. `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY`
## Facade
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Length and Labor will be more than a normal fixture in BOH/Amenity
| Fixture Type | Labor |
| ------------ | ---------------------- |
|:------------ |:---------------------- |
| Non-Linear | 2hrs |
| Linear | See [[#Tape Lighting]] |
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
> 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)
Create its own breakout in WBS, and phase in [[accubid|Accubid]]
> [!quote]
> This is not technically exposed or drop ceiling, but still use PVC
## Site & Courtyard
> [!important]
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### Pole Lights
> [!info] Takeoff
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
> 1. `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`SITE POLE ASSEMBLIES`/...
Add subassemblies for stub-outs, pole, base, and grounding as appropriate.
@@ -256,7 +285,7 @@ Add subassemblies for stub-outs, pole, base, and grounding as appropriate.
> * market lighting
> * catenary lighting
> [!info] Takeoff
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
> 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 2HR`
>
> 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`FESTOON CABLE HANGER & EYE BOLTS - LENGTH`
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### Other Fixture Types
| Fixture Type | Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/...) |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Step Light | .../`STEP FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| Bollard | .../`BOLLARD, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^2] |
| Up-light | .../`PERMA POST, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| In-grade up-light | .../`3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC Elbow, ...` |
| Fixtures built into cabanas/pergolas | .../`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| Handrail light | .../`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC ELBOW - ...` |
| Fixture Type | Subassembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/...) |
|:------------------------------------ |:--------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Step Light | .../`STEP FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| Bollard | .../`BOLLARD, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`\* |
| Up-light | .../`PERMA POST, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| In-grade up-light | .../`3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC Elbow, ...` |
| Fixtures built into cabanas/pergolas | .../`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` |
| Handrail light | .../`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC ELBOW - ...` |
[^2]: If we don't own concrete, delete pre-cast bollard base from assembly
\*If we don't own concrete, delete pre-cast bollard base from assembly
## FAA Lighting
> [!info] Takeoff
> [!info] Designation Subassemblies
> 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 1HR`
> 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`Aircraft Warning, 3/4" Conduit GRC/PVC 2#10, 1#10G`
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---
title: My Memory
tags: []
up: "[[zane-meyers]]"
---
# My Memory
I have a family history of dementia,
and I am medically predisposed to transient forgetfulness.
Several times in my life I have found months/years old notes in my handwriting
that I could not recall writing, on subjects I could not recall having ever understood.
It deeply troubles me how much time I've wasted having the same ideas,
working through the same problems, coming to the same conclusions.
I am afraid that my memory has been deteriorating
and will continue to until I'm intellectually useless well before my time.
I'm not sure how much of this fear is real
and how much is a subconscious ploy to justify not making the effort.
I project this insecurity on others strongly.
I see the same signs in other people,
and it reminds me of my own weakness.
I get frustrated at others for not making efforts that I don't make myself.
I don't use this notebook as often or as well as I should.
> [!note]
> I give myself a hard time here,
> but my "failure" to make lasting mental connections
> is relative to my perception of my ability,
> not to observation of others'.
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---
title: My Productivity
tags: []
up: "[[zane-meyers]]"
---
# My Productivity
In as few words as possible,
I would say I am "High Efficiency, Low Productivity".
I have several problematic productivity habits.
#### Motivation
My primary motivators are curiosity and stress.
I find it very easy and natural
to work on projects for extended, uninterrupted periods
when I am investigating a new problem,
or a potential new way to solve a problem.
Because of this I often spend hours working on things
that will not benefit me or anyone else.
Even if they _could_ be useful, my motivation ends with my curiosity
around 90% progress, where I'm able to visualize the end result.
I find it near impossible to do work I'm not curious of
until my subconscious determines that we have exactly enough time
to finish it before the deadline.
I think I spend much more time bored than my peers.
Others with as much free time as me
tend to spend it exercising or in other more reasonable activities.
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title: My Purpose
tags: []
up: "[[zane-meyers]]"
---
# My Purpose
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 [[heterodox-construction-estimating]],
and for solving some of its open problems.
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previous: "[[2026-06-02]]"
---
# 2026-06-03
testing^[[[2025-08-15_14-15-41]]]
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# Project Management Institute (PMI)
[The Project Management Institute](https://pmi.org)
## PMBOK® Guide
[ _A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)_](https://www.pmi.org/standards/pmbok)
is PMI's most notable publication.
The namesake "project management body of knowledge"
is not a separate document,
but an abstract concept
of the mutual understanding
of all project management professionals.
Concepts from the guide
are ostensibly derived from this body of knowledge.
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- type: speaker
text: Mario Savio
date: 1964-12-02
description: >
Address delivered by Mario Savio 2 December 1964,
at The University of California at Berkeley,
prior to a sit-in protesting the university's ban
on political activities on campus.
The address is often called the "Bodies Upon the Gears" speech,
in reference to Savio's second mode of civil disobedience.
description: |-
Address delivered by Mario Savio 2 December 1964, at The University of California at Berkeley, prior to a sit-in protesting the university's ban on political activities on campus.
The address is often called the "Bodies Upon the Gears" speech, in reference to Savio's second mode of civil disobedience.
url: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mariosaviosproulhallsitin.htm
---
# Sit-in Address on the Steps of Sproul Hall
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---
# 2025-08-15 14:15:41
Exact date of quote unknown.
Assumed date is that of commit 85d30c0,
the first commit the quote appeared
in its previous location [[feeders-takeoff]],
formerly "feeders.md".
> [!cite] [[joel-jansen]], in reference to Omni Hotels Raleigh (pp.)
> [!cite] [[joel-jansen]], in reference to Omni Hotels Raleigh (pp.)[^1]
> It is acceptable to use typicals for identical feeders
> (i.e. meter centers fed from bus plugs)
> so long as the typical is in `Area` = "01 - Feeders/Risers ...".
[^1]: Exact date of quote unknown.
Assumed date is that of commit 85d30c0,
the first commit the quote appeared
in its previous location [[feeders-takeoff]],
formerly "feeders.md".
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## 303 Mariposa Residence Pre-takeoff Confirmation Email Review
Consultation with [[josh-ford|Josh]]
Consultation with [[josh-ford|Josh Ford]]
regarding [[conest-pre-takeoff-confirmation]]
for [[303-mariposa-residence]].
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# 2026-05-20 13:10:36
Direction from [[josh-ford]]
relevant to [[electrical-takeoff]]
on [[303-mariposa-residence]]
with application elsewhere as well.
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---
id: 2026-06-03T14:05:39-0400
title: 2026-06-03 14:05:39
tags: []
daily: "[[2026-06-03]]"
---
# 2026-06-03 14:05:39
## 303 Mariposa Residence Senior Review
[[conest-senior-review]] for [[303-mariposa-residence]].
### Selling Price
[[pdi-bid-estimating|Bid]]'s proposal base bid \$800,000
Joel messaged [[joshua-komis|Joshua Komis]] to clarify.
### Site Run Adders
previous direction to use 15ft adders for site runs
It would be easier to assume 10ft for all cases
Joel agreed
Mariposa's site runs didn't need adders at all
since we added PVC80 stub-ups.
### Site Low Voltage Duct Bank
We assumed 2in conduit,
but did not note this visibly.
### Solar Feeders
Solar [[feeders-takeoff]] used copper feeder size
based on aluminum size shown in Solar set.
No change necessary.
### Material Pricing
Joel requested pricing for the dimmable receptacles from [[pdi-procurement]].
### Mechanical Connections
B-1, B-2 feeders were parallel runs,
but taken off as 2 counts each.
### Telecom
[[telecom-takeoff]] used Cat5e
which we assumed, but did not note visibly.
### Fire Alarm
[[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
> PCM is supposed to keep Systems from
\$10,000 was my budget
assuming a dozen or so interconnected smokes.
\$26,XXX was the quote
for sprinkler monitoring only
### Closeout
#### Sales Tax
[[pdi-accubid-final-price]] 10.35%
#### Equipment
#### General Expenses
"Just the PM so we only need one trip"
Got rid of APM, Foreman
Approved Labor Plan created by Bid,
approved by (Efren's title)
only 3mil or above
coordination study
\$15,000 up to x
\$25,000 above x
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aliases:
- Me
- Zane Meyers
title: Me
title: Zane Meyers
tags:
- topic/meta
- type/encyclopedia
- type/person
---
# Me
# Zane Meyers
Born to [[steven-meyers]] and [[valerie-sargent]]
**Zane Meyers** is the author of [[this-notebook]].
He was born to [[steven-meyers]] and [[valerie-sargent]]
on April 19, 2002.
## Considerations
### My Memory
I have a family history of dementia,
and I am medically predisposed to transient forgetfulness.
Several times in my life I have found months/years old notes in my handwriting
that I could not recall writing, on subjects I could not recall having ever understood.
It deeply troubles me how much time I've wasted having the same ideas,
working through the same problems, coming to the same conclusions.
I am afraid that my memory has been deteriorating
and will continue to until I'm intellectually useless well before my time.
I'm not sure how much of this fear is real
and how much is a subconscious ploy to justify not making the effort.
I project this insecurity on others strongly.
I see the same signs in other people,
and it reminds me of my own weakness.
I get frustrated at others for not making efforts that I don't make myself.
I don't use this notebook as often or as well as I should.
> [!note]
> I give myself a hard time here,
> but my "failure" to make lasting mental connections
> is relative to my perception of my ability,
> not to observation of others'.
### My Productivity
In as few words as possible,
I would say I am "High Efficiency, Low Productivity".
I have several problematic productivity habits.
#### Motivation
My primary motivators are curiosity and stress.
I find it very easy and natural
to work on projects for extended, uninterrupted periods
when I am investigating a new problem,
or a potential new way to solve a problem.
Because of this I often spend hours working on things
that will not benefit me or anyone else.
Even if they _could_ be useful, my motivation ends with my curiosity
around 90% progress, where I'm able to visualize the end result.
I find it near impossible to do work I'm not curious of
until my subconscious determines that we have exactly enough time
to finish it before the deadline.
I think I spend much more time bored than my peers.
Others with as much free time as me
tend to spend it exercising or in other more reasonable activities.
### My Purpose
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 [[heterodox-construction-estimating]],
and for solving some of its open problems.