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2026-W07.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+title: 2026-W07
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - status/draft
+  - type/periodic/weekly
+dg-publish: true
+date-created: 2026-03-06T10:45:40-05:00
+yearly: "[[2026]]"
+---
+# 2026-W07

463-davison-ave-ne.md

@@ -23,16 +23,28 @@ Policy Number: ATH1143034
 
 Flood Insurance:
 Insurer: [National General](https://eservice.nationalgeneral.com/)
-Policy Number: 0003457855
+Policy Number: 0003457855]
+
+## Contractors
+
+* **HVAC:** Agape Air (semiannual service)
+* **Plumbing:** Hafke Plumbing
+* **Pest Control:** "Michael" (727) 410-2636 (semiannual service)
 
 ## Spaces
 
 ### General
 
-## TODO
+#### TODO
 
 * [ ] draw floorplan
 
+### Exterior
+
+#### Plans
+
+* Gutters
+
 #### Design Principles
 
 Keyword is _cozy_.
@@ -76,6 +88,7 @@ Smaller by far than other bedrooms
 
 * Fire pit
 * Suspended shades
+* Eureka palms?
 
 ### Front Yard
 
@@ -83,6 +96,7 @@ Smaller by far than other bedrooms
 
 * Raised beds
 * Vegetation along driveway
+* Bahia/Bermuda grass?
 
 ## Needs
 

distribution-designations.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ for consistency.
 
 > Name = "Power Monitor"
 
-See [[switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's]]
+See [[switchgear-takeoff#SPD's/TVSS's]]
 
 ### Switchboards
 

full-takeoff.md

@@ -61,4 +61,5 @@ dg-publish: true
 
 ## Next Steps
 
-[[pdi-accubid-closeout]]
+1. [[pdi-accubid-closeout]]
+2. [[pdi-wbs]]

heuristics.md

@@ -23,13 +23,27 @@ one can closely approximate small dimensions,
 even without the proper tools.
 
 It is tempting to believe that heuristics are not ideal,
-that the most accurate method ought to be preferred.
+that the most accurate method ought to be preferred,
-
+but the most accurate method is rarely practical.
-%%
+Afterall, even using a ruler is a heuristic,
-even using a ruler is a heuristic,
 subject to the tool's tolerance
 and reliant on its proper use.
-%%
+
+The suitability of a model
+is dependent on the purpose of the measurement.
+To determine the width of dimensional lumber,
+for example, to determine if a board is a 2x4 or a 2x6,
+the rule of thumb is perfectly suitable,
+and a micrometer would be silly.
+
+> [!quote] George E. P. Box, British statistician
+> All models are wrong, but some are useful.[^1]
+
+[^1]: > [!quote] [[box-et-al_1987_empirical-model-building#The Use of Approximating Functions]] 
+    > The fact that the polynomial is an approximation
+    > does not necessarily detract from its usefulness
+    > because all models are approximations.
+    > Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful.
 
 ## Realism vs. Instrumentalism
 
@@ -47,12 +61,3 @@ is to _forecast as accurately as possible_.
 
 Realism is noble, granted,
 but instrumentalism is far more practical.
-
-> [!quote] George E. P. Box, British statistician
-> All models are wrong, but some are useful.[^1]
-
-[^1]: > [!quote] [[box_1987_empirical-model-building#The Use of Approximating Functions]] 
-    > The fact that the polynomial is an approximation
-    > does not necessarily detract from its usefulness
-    > because all models are approximations.
-    > Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful.

pdi-conest-project-setup.md

@@ -84,9 +84,9 @@ Copy-Item ".\1. Wizard Template - WBS\MEP Wizard v3.111.4 (7-21-2025)(Summary Ad
           ".\2. Blank Project WBS\2025\$projectName WBS $date.xlsm"
 ```
 
-%%
+> [!info]
-TODO: Continue WBS sequence.
+> See [[pdi-project-start-notification#WBS]]
-%%
+> for c
 
 ## Setup Accubid
 

pdi-material-pricing.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 ---
 # Material Pricing
 
-## Info
+## 1. SupplierLink
 
 Use PDI and another vendor per the table below.
 PDI pricing takes precedence where available.
@@ -38,12 +38,22 @@ PDI pricing takes precedence where available.
 | WA    | QED INC - 12535               |
 
 > [!important]
-> When updating, uncheck Update Supplier Code.
+> When updating, uncheck `Update Supplier Code`.
 
-## Sequence
+## 2. Corrections
 
-### 1. Preparation
+### Prefab Items
 
-### 2. Takeoff
+"PREFAB BOX MOUNTING PLATE"
+"PREFAB TELESCOPING BOX BRACKET"
 
-### 3. Review
+Use **Trade Price**, delete **Supplier Name**
+
+## 3. Adjustments
+
+### Fire Alarm Labor
+
+`F/A CABLE - LABOR ONLY`
+`F/A DEVICE - LABOR ONLY`
+
+Adjust labor to match PDI Systems quote.

pdi-wbs.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+title: Project Start Notification
+tags:
+  - authorship/other-for-now
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/guide
+dg-publish: true
+---
+# PDI WBS
+
+## CBOM Accubid Export
+
+In master Accubid file, group by `Bid Item`, `System`, `PDI SORT CODES`, `Area`, `Phase`.
+
+Export ==**all tabs**== as ==**csv**== to ".\6. Notes & Emails\Accubid CBOM - {Job}"
+
+## Import
+
+Open Award Agreement WBS: "S:\Estimating\19 WBS Agreement GP\4. Award Agreement WBS\{yyyy}\Electrical\WBS - {Job} {Date} EVP Approved.xlsm"
+
+"\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Estimating\19 WBS Agreement GP\2. Blank Project WBS\{yyyy}\{Job} - WBS - {date}.xlsm"
+
+`WBS Import/Export > Budget Import`

resolving-process-uncertainty.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 ## Process Uncertainty Resolution Steps
 
 1. **Check your [[#Writing Process Notes|notes]]**
-2. **[[#Asking Process Questions|Ask]] a ==peer== whose answers you trust**
+2. **[[#Asking Process Questions|Ask]] a peer whose answers you trust**
 3. **Ask your immediate supervisor**
 
 Only escalate if you are still uncertain.
@@ -24,7 +24,10 @@ Only escalate if you are still uncertain.
 
 %% TODO: %%
 
-### `TALK`
+[[note-taking]]
+
+%%
+### TALK
 
 Taking notes has many benefits,
 many of which I would not list as such
@@ -33,6 +36,7 @@ many of which I would not list as such
 
 * **optics:**
   note-takers always look more valuable than they would otherwise.
+%%
 
 ### Citation
 

timestamped/2026-01-13_11-28-14.md

@@ -59,3 +59,8 @@ to ask for a revision to a WBS
 
 > [!aside]
 > Sunset WBS: Engineer did not approve aluminum EMT
+
+Bid receives bonuses based on _awarded GP_ ([[markup-vs-margin|margin]]),
+thus they are incentivized to underestimate cost.
+Ops receives bonuses based on _positive GP variance_,
+thus they are incentivized to overestimate cost.

timestamped/2026-03-05_13-42-50.md

@@ -19,19 +19,33 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 
 ## Labor Plan
 
-Anova
+Anova - The Pearl Multifamily Tower
 
-### PDI SORT CODES
+[[pdi-labor-plan]]
 
-| Code | Description               | 
+### PDI Sort Codes
-| ---- | ------------------------- |
+
-| 100  | Slab Deck                 |
+Accubid item breakdown `PDI SORT CODES`
-| 200  | Rough                     |
+
-| 250  | Rough (Fire alarm trough) |
+| Code | Description                |
-| 300  | Trim                      |
+| ---- | -------------------------- |
-| 400  | Wire and Cable            |
+| 100  | Slab-Deck                  |
-| 500  | Fixtures                  |
+| 200  | Rough                      |
-| 600  | Distribution              |
+| 250  | Rough (Fire alarm trough?) |
+| 300  | Trim                       |
+| 400  | Wire-Cable                 |
+| 500  | Fixtures                   |
+| 600  | Distribution               |
+
+### Labor Factor Adjustment
+
+$$
+\text{Desired Factor} = \text{Current Factor} \times \frac{\text{Desired Value}}{\text{Current Value}}
+$$
+
+$$
+\text{New Labor Factor} = \text{Current Labor Factor} \times \frac{\text{Labor Plan Hours}}{\text{Accubid Hours}}
+$$
 
 ### Garage Slab/Deck
 
@@ -46,19 +60,23 @@ Slab & Deck Labor
 
 Calculate Factor and apply to column **Slab-Deck**
 
-|                 |
+| Labor Factor    |                                  |
-| --------------- |
+| --------------- | -------------------------------- |
-| BLDG - CORRIDOR |
+| BLDG - CORRIDOR | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| BLDG - BOH      |
+| BLDG - BOH      | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| UNITS           |
+| GARAGE          | Slab-Deck, All Others            | 
-| SUBFEEDS        |
+| UNITS           | Slab-Deck, Rough, Trim, Fixtures |
-| FIRE ALARM      |
+| SUBFEEDS        | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| AMENITY         |
+| GEAR            | Not adjusted                     |
-| RETAIL          |
+| FEEDERS         | Not adjusted                     |
-| OFFICE          |
+| FIRE ALARM      | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| KITCHEN         |
+| AMENITY         | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| FACADE          |
+| RETAIL          | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| GARAGE          |
+| OFFICE          | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
+| KITCHEN         | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
+| FACADE          | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
+| TEMP POWER      | Not adjusted?                    |
+| SITE            | Not adjusted?                    |
 
 ### Garage, Other than 100: Slab/Deck
 
@@ -66,7 +84,11 @@ Calculate Factor and apply to column **Slab-Deck**
 
 Drill into "Garage"
 
-Total Labor Hrs of all codes other than 100.
+```sql
+SELECT SUM(Labor_Hrs)
+FROM Extension
+WHERE PDI_SORT_CODES != 100;
+```
 
 Garage = Total \
 ^ Garage (rough, trim, fix, f/a, ect..) \

timestamped/2026-03-06_09-57-02.md

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+---
+id: 2026-03-06T09:57:02-05:00
+aliases: []
+title: 2026-03-06 09:57:02
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - status/draft
+  - type/timestamped
+dg-publish: true
+date-created: 2026-03-06T09:57:02-05:00
+daily: "[[2026-03-06]]"
+weekly: "[[2026-W10]]"
+monthly: "[[2026-03]]"
+quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]"
+yearly: "[[2026]]"
+---
+# 2026-03-06 09:57:02
+
+[[pdi-labor-plan]]
+
+## Slab/Deck
+
+$$
+\begin{gather}
+\text{Pour Sections Per Level} = \frac{\frac{\text{Gross Area}}{\text{Pour Section Area}}}{\text{Levels}} \\
+\text{Days Per Level} = \lceil \text{Pour Sections Per Level} \rceil \times 4~\text{Days}
+\end{gather}
+$$
+
+$$
+\begin{gather}
+\text{Pour Section Area} = [15000, 20000] \\
+\text{Pour Sections} = \frac{\text{Gross Area}}{\text{Pour Section Area}}\\
+\text{Days} = \lceil \text{Pour Sections} \rceil \times \{4,5\}~\text{Days}
+\end{gather}
+$$

timestamped/2026-03-06_12-20-32.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: 2026-03-06T12:20:32-05:00
+aliases: []
+title: 2026-03-06 12:20:32
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - status/draft
+  - type/timestamped
+dg-publish: true
+date-created: 2026-03-06T12:20:32-05:00
+daily: "[[2026-03-06]]"
+weekly: "[[2026-W10]]"
+monthly: "[[2026-03]]"
+quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]"
+yearly: "[[2026]]"
+---
+# 2026-03-06 12:20:32
+
+[sqlean](https://github.com/nalgeon/sqlean)
+
+```sh
+choco install sqlean sqlean-shell
+```

units-takeoff.md

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 | <= 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... UNIT LOAD CENTER` |
 |  > 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... BREAKER PNL`      |
 
-Include terminations per [[switchgear]].
+Include terminations per [[switchgear-takeoff]].
 
 ### Fixtures