From d29f040c8467c9ba3af496269e1bcb434dc032e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Zane Meyers Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2026-03-25 16:47:08 --- .../plugins/obsidian-latex-suite/data.json | 14 +++- conest-pre-takeoff-email-template.md | 2 + full-takeoff.md | 6 +- pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation.md | 74 +++++++------------ timestamped/2026-03-11_11-58-49.md | 4 +- timestamped/2026-03-13_09-47-42.md | 5 +- timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-18_11-31-07.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-19_09-00-43.md | 2 + timestamped/2026-03-20_09-11-09.md | 7 +- timestamped/2026-03-20_11-05-34.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-20_11-40-21.md | 2 +- timestamped/2026-03-20_13-18-50.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-20_13-27-12.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-20_13-44-59.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-23_12-48-49.md | 1 - timestamped/2026-03-24_09-51-24.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-25_08-14-59.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-25_08-55-46.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-25_12-53-30.md | 1 + timestamped/2026-03-25_13-00-49.md | 5 +- timestamped/2026-03-25_13-17-35.md | 5 +- value-of-information.md | 2 +- 23 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 62 deletions(-) diff --git a/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-latex-suite/data.json b/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-latex-suite/data.json index 34186f5..4a01550 100644 --- a/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-latex-suite/data.json +++ b/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-latex-suite/data.json @@ -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": "", + "vimVisualMode": "", + "vimMatrixEnter": "o" } \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/conest-pre-takeoff-email-template.md b/conest-pre-takeoff-email-template.md index ba4abc2..4c728f1 100644 --- a/conest-pre-takeoff-email-template.md +++ b/conest-pre-takeoff-email-template.md @@ -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. diff --git a/full-takeoff.md b/full-takeoff.md index c3de657..06e82c4 100644 --- a/full-takeoff.md +++ b/full-takeoff.md @@ -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 diff --git a/pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation.md b/pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation.md index ec4f2ab..d7711c0 100644 --- a/pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation.md +++ b/pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation.md @@ -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]] diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-11_11-58-49.md b/timestamped/2026-03-11_11-58-49.md index 5138fb1..d49ce2f 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-11_11-58-49.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-11_11-58-49.md @@ -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"]] diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-13_09-47-42.md b/timestamped/2026-03-13_09-47-42.md index 758ade2..aa7b49a 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-13_09-47-42.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-13_09-47-42.md @@ -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**. diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md index 69b6c7d..589f90d 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md @@ -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 diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-18_11-31-07.md b/timestamped/2026-03-18_11-31-07.md index 5808685..6c486c0 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-18_11-31-07.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-18_11-31-07.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-19_09-00-43.md b/timestamped/2026-03-19_09-00-43.md index ab7496b..8a6cf09 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-19_09-00-43.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-19_09-00-43.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_09-11-09.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_09-11-09.md index fb0b369..65592a0 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_09-11-09.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_09-11-09.md @@ -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]] \ No newline at end of file +BPM Task Review scheduled for [[2026-03-25]] diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-05-34.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-05-34.md index a6b7e0a..5cf9caf 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-05-34.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-05-34.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-40-21.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-40-21.md index 2563797..617cd1a 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-40-21.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_11-40-21.md @@ -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]] diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-18-50.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-18-50.md index 97740a7..c794552 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-18-50.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-18-50.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-27-12.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-27-12.md index 899d040..c678876 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-27-12.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-27-12.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-44-59.md b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-44-59.md index 9b73116..72eacf0 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-44-59.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-20_13-44-59.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-23_12-48-49.md b/timestamped/2026-03-23_12-48-49.md index c5279b0..b70d7b1 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-23_12-48-49.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-23_12-48-49.md @@ -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 diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-24_09-51-24.md b/timestamped/2026-03-24_09-51-24.md index a00df6d..2482358 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-24_09-51-24.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-24_09-51-24.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-14-59.md b/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-14-59.md index d157309..e53e249 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-14-59.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-14-59.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-55-46.md b/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-55-46.md index dcc32f9..f529125 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-55-46.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-25_08-55-46.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-25_12-53-30.md b/timestamped/2026-03-25_12-53-30.md index 6ca3bef..28e60ad 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-25_12-53-30.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-25_12-53-30.md @@ -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]]" diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-00-49.md b/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-00-49.md index f632c0a..999553b 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-00-49.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-00-49.md @@ -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 diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-17-35.md b/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-17-35.md index 692b564..1c40a82 100644 --- a/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-17-35.md +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-25_13-17-35.md @@ -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 diff --git a/value-of-information.md b/value-of-information.md index c4facd4..1342c01 100644 --- a/value-of-information.md +++ b/value-of-information.md @@ -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