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+# Assembly Philosophy
+
+also "Modularization"
+
+In construction estimating software, 
+[[assemblies]] are groups of material items
+representing a specific scope of work.
+
+Assembly _philosophy_ is essentially minimizing the number of necessary counts and measurements.
+More generally, it is minimizing the effort required for measurement.
+
+## Abstract Assemblies
+
+As useful a concept as assemblies are,
+the same concept can be applied as a test of potential efficiency gains
+in areas other than material takeoff.
+
+Assembly philosophy as applied to coordination
+is minimizing redundant memorization among participants.
+
+* In an ideal work breakdown, every estimator would be 100% ignorant of the requirements of others' scopes,
+  thus allowing them to understand their own as well as possible given other constraints.
+* In practice there is some overlap where scopes meet
+
+* Eliminate redundant measurements
+* Minimize redundant responsibility