vault backup: 2026-03-25 16:47:08

2026-03-25 16:47:08 -04:00
parent 1a8d438ec6
commit d29f040c84
23 changed files with 77 additions and 62 deletions
@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@
  "snippetVariables": "{\n\t\"${GREEK}\": \"alpha|beta|gamma|Gamma|delta|Delta|epsilon|varepsilon|zeta|eta|theta|vartheta|Theta|iota|kappa|lambda|Lambda|mu|nu|xi|omicron|pi|rho|varrho|sigma|Sigma|tau|upsilon|Upsilon|phi|varphi|Phi|chi|psi|omega|Omega\",\n\t\"${SYMBOL}\": \"parallel|perp|partial|nabla|hbar|ell|infty|oplus|ominus|otimes|oslash|square|star|dagger|vee|wedge|subseteq|subset|supseteq|supset|emptyset|exists|nexists|forall|implies|impliedby|iff|setminus|neg|lor|land|bigcup|bigcap|cdot|times|simeq|approx\",\n\t\"${MORE_SYMBOLS}\": \"leq|geq|neq|gg|ll|equiv|sim|propto|rightarrow|leftarrow|Rightarrow|Leftarrow|leftrightarrow|to|mapsto|cap|cup|in|sum|prod|exp|ln|log|det|dots|vdots|ddots|pm|mp|int|iint|iiint|oint\"\n}\n",
  "snippetsEnabled": true,
  "snippetsTrigger": "Tab",
+  "snippetNextTabstopTrigger": "Tab",
+  "snippetPreviousTabstopTrigger": "Shift-Tab",
  "suppressSnippetTriggerOnIME": true,
+  "suppressIMEWarning": false,
  "removeSnippetWhitespace": true,
  "autoDelete$": true,
  "loadSnippetsFromFile": false,
@@ -16,15 +19,24 @@
  "highlightCursorBracketsEnabled": true,
  "mathPreviewEnabled": true,
  "mathPreviewPositionIsAbove": true,
+  "mathPreviewCursor": "▶",
+  "mathPreviewBracketHighlighting": false,
  "autofractionEnabled": true,
  "autofractionSymbol": "\\frac",
  "autofractionBreakingChars": "+-=\t",
  "matrixShortcutsEnabled": false,
  "taboutEnabled": true,
+  "taboutTrigger": "Tab",
  "autoEnlargeBrackets": true,
  "wordDelimiters": "., +-\\n\t:;!?\\/{}[]()=~$",
  "autofractionExcludedEnvs": "[\n\t\t[\"^{\", \"}\"],\n\t\t[\"\\\\pu{\", \"}\"]\n\t]",
  "matrixShortcutsEnvNames": "pmatrix, cases, align, gather, bmatrix, Bmatrix, vmatrix, Vmatrix, array, matrix",
+  "taboutClosingSymbols": "), ], \\rbrack, \\}, \\rbrace, \\rangle, \\rvert, \\rVert, \\rfloor, \\rceil, \\urcorner, }",
  "autoEnlargeBracketsTriggers": "sum, int, frac, prod, bigcup, bigcap",
-  "forceMathLanguages": "math"
+  "forceMathLanguages": "math",
+  "snippetDebug": "off",
+  "vimEnabled": false,
+  "vimSelectMode": "<C-g>",
+  "vimVisualMode": "<C-g>",
+  "vimMatrixEnter": "o"
 }
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ dg-publish: true
 # ConEst Pre-Takeoff Email Template

 %%
+Email template for use in [[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]].
+
 This template effectively replicates the official template,
 originally written in Microsoft Word.

@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ dg-publish: true

 ## Prerequisites

-1. [[pdi-conest-project-setup]]
-2. [[pre-takeoff-research]]
-3. [[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]]
+1. [[pre-takeoff-research]]
+2. [[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]]
+3. [[pdi-conest-project-setup]]

 ## Sequence

@@ -17,52 +17,30 @@ is to address potential discrepancies
 between the requirements of the project documents
 and the scope included in the bid team's proposed price.

-> [!important]
-> Complete [[pre-takeoff-research]]
-> before sending the confirmation.
+## Procedure

-> [!example] Example provided by Joel Jansen 2025-09-18, edited
-> Good morning,
->
-> Please see below and confirm the documents we plan to use
-> while we takeoff Alta Watkins are correct.
->
-> * Plans & Specs,
-> * Drawings: GMP, 2025-09-11
-> * Project Manual: GMP Specifications, 2025-09-11
-> * Proposal: 2025-07-03
-> * Takeoff Stage: **Full Take Off**
->
-> Also, please confirm:
->
-> 1. Are there any variations from the drawings that we need to include in our takeoff?
-> 2. Any accepted/pending alternates?
->
-> Feeders:
-> * Size per Schedule on drawings (AL +100 A).
-> * PVC UG, EMT OH.
->
-> Subfeeds:
-> * MC for metal stud units, SER all other units
->
-> Voltage Drop: As shown for subfeeds, 2% Feeders
->
-> Units:
-> * Devices: Standard Duplex/Toggle
-> * USB Rec's: As shown, plus 1 per bedroom (Type A & C).
-> * Studs: Metal in M units, Wood all other locations.
-> * Telecom: 30" UDP, CAT6. (use 28" in takeoff)
-> * Smoke Detection: 120V
->
-> Fire Alarm:
-> * Pathways: Free Air
-> * 2-Way: Included
->
-> Electrical:
-> * Devices: Decora Amenities, Duplex/Toggle BOH
->
-> Fixtures:
-> * Cable: LV in Amenity Areas
-> * Occupancy Sensors: Local
->
-> Thank you,
+### Complete the Template
+
+Complete [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template|the template]]
+for the project.
+Direction is included in comments.
+
+### Send the Email
+
+Paste the completed template content to the body of a new email.
+
+**Subject:** "Pre-Takeoff Confirmation - ..."
+
+**To:**
+* Preconstruction Manager %% Brian %%
+* Senior Bid Estimator %% Christian %%
+* Bid Estimator or Associate Estimator (if applicable)
+
+**CC:**
+* Senior Construction Estimator %% Joel %%
+* ConEst Manager (Josh Ford)
+* Director of Estimating (Corwin Fluit)
+* Jessalyn Williams
+* Other ConEst Estimators (if applicable)
+
+[^1]: [[2026-03-20_09-11-09#Pre-Takeoff Email Process]]
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ are potentially very different.

 ## See Also

-* [[2025-12-03_15-54-22]]
-* [[2025-11-06_18-12-00]]
+* [[2025-12-03_15-54-22#Excluding Vs. Ignoring Project Requirements]]
+* [[2025-11-06_18-12-00#"Bad Bid Practice"]]
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/estimating
 daily: "[[2026-03-13]]"
 date-created: 2026-03-13T09:47:42-04:00
 dg-publish: true
@@ -38,4 +39,6 @@ a program could be made to draw the paths
 with colors by cable type
 and a legend with counts and total lengths,
 writing the markup to PDF or TIFF
-which could be uploaded
+which could be uploaded to Trimble Connect
+and used as the `Drawing`
+for takeoffs with lot **Length** and **Count**.
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/hobbies/cooking
 daily: "[[2026-03-14]]"
 date-created: 2026-03-14T23:17:58-04:00
 dg-publish: true
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational/takeoff
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-18T11:31:07-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-18]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational
+  - type/minutes
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-19T09:00:43-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-19]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational
 daily: "[[2026-03-20]]"
 date-created: 2026-03-20T09:11:09-04:00
 dg-publish: true
@@ -17,7 +18,9 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ---
 # 2026-03-20 09:11:09

-follow-up to [[2026-03-19_09-00-43]]
+## Pre-Takeoff Email Process
+
+Follow-up to [[2026-03-19_09-00-43]]

 > [!quote] Josh Ford @ 2026-03-20 09:10 via Outlook
 > Good Morning, Team,
@@ -48,4 +51,4 @@ follow-up to [[2026-03-19_09-00-43]]
 >
 > Thanks everyone!

-BPM Task Review scheduled for [[2026-03-25]]
+BPM Task Review scheduled for [[2026-03-25]]
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/estimating
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-20T11:05:34-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-20]]"
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 [Causal notation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causal_notation)
 may be helpful in illustrating the relationships
-between the quantities listed in
+between the quantities listed in:
 * [[alternating-current]]
 * [[voltage-drop]]
 * [[conductor-sizing]]
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/hobbies/homelab
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-20T13:18:50-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-20]]"
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ tags:
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
  - topic/risk
+  - topic/estimating
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-20T13:27:12-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-20]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational/takeoff
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-20T13:44:59-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-20]]"
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ which can be quite abstract.

 I found the PE's receptivity
 a pleasant surprise.
-
 In my experience training estimating,
 both at Ace and PDI,
 I have to be _very_ careful with my words
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/construction
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-24T09:51:24-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-24]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational/takeoff
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-25T08:14:59-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-25]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-25T08:55:46-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-25]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - topic/estimating
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-25T12:53:30-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-25]]"
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational
+  - type/minutes
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-25T13:00:49-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-25]]"
@@ -29,7 +31,8 @@ estimator and senior tasks.

 #### 1. Pre-Takeoff Email

-[[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]] used correctly.
+[[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]] used correctly:
+[[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]] executed correctly.

 #### 2. Accubid Extension Pricing

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/periodic/timestamped
+  - occupational
+  - type/minutes
 dg-publish: true
 date-created: 2026-03-25T13:17:35-04:00
 daily: "[[2026-03-25]]"
@@ -19,7 +21,8 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## BPM Tasks Meeting

-Regarding [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template#Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS]]:
+Regarding [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template#Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS]]
+for [[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]]:

 Intent is to reduce WBS turnaround,
 reduce time spent sitting on WBS's completed
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ to gain access to information prior to making a decision.

 ## Example

-Suppose information $I$ is available to a decision maker.
+Suppose a decision maker has the opportunity to purchase information $I$.
 Consider these two scenarios:

 1. the decision maker does not purchase the information