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@@ -27,5 +27,5 @@ timestamp based on my teams message to Joel.
 > * Coupling Method: Compression coupling or Setscrew coupling.
 >     Setscrew couplings with only single screw per conduit are unacceptable.

-> [!quote] Joel Jansen via Microsoft Teams @ 2025-10-15 09:33 AM
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] via Microsoft Teams @ 2025-10-15 09:33 AM
 > use set screw 🙂
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@ dg-publish: true

 ### Belle Meade Director Review

-[[belle-meade-plaza]]
+Estimating Director Review for [[belle-meade-plaza]]
+lead by [[corwin-fluit]],
+attended by [[joel-jansen]] and myself.

 #### Takeoff Review

@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ Joel to add these.

 > [!info] Circuits per Raceway
 > Corwin stated that---assuming no overriding specification---
-> up to 6 circuits in a raceway are permissible.
+> up to 6 circuits per raceway are permissible.

 ##### Lighting Control

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 # 2025-11-10 11:14:??

 I was updating my notes,
-filling in gaps in scripts based on Joel's,
+filling in gaps in scripts based on [[joel-jansen]]'s,
 when I noticed a strange paragraph:

 > [!quote] `OneNote`/`Joel Take-off`/`Misc. Notes`
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ when I noticed a strange paragraph:
 > >
 > > 1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically
 > > permitted in 334.10(1), (2), (3)
-> > 
+> >
 > > 2. ==Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings==
 > > in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ tags:
  - authorship/original
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
-  - topic/hobbies/shorthand 
+  - topic/hobbies/shorthand
  - topic/hobbies/writing
  - type/periodic/timestamped
 dg-publish: true
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ dg-publish: true

 %%
 Transcription of notes
-taken while reviewing Elliot St. with Joel Jansen.
+taken while reviewing Elliot St. with [[joel-jansen]].
 %%

 Adorne USB Heating Designation was built with standard device.
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 [[2025w51|This week]]
 William Bonn, as part of [[units-takeoff]] for Howard University East Towers,
 used an `Area` "Typical - Unit Balconies" for `Phase` "UNIT - RESIDENTIAL" takeoff.
-Our senior Joel Jansen approved of the method.
+Our senior [[joel-jansen]] approved of the method.

 I'd like to use the method tentatively for takeoff strictly typical of all units
 (e.g. master switches, MSDE's, etc.),
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ I would, but I usually extract the schedules anyway
 so I just use the actual average.

 > Thank you for that.
-> Joel wagged his finger at me about missing terms this morning---
+> [[joel-jansen|Joel]] wagged his finger at me about missing terms this morning---
 > I wanted to see how it's preferred.
 > I was told terms are captured by feeders/mech connections
 > and have never added them to panelboards.
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ dg-publish: true

 ## 2100 Crystal Drive Takeoff Review

-[[2100-crystal-drive]]
+Notes on my takeoff for [[2100-crystal-drive]]
+as reviewed with [[joel-jansen]]:

 ### Generators

@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ dg-publish: true

 ## 2100 Crystal Drive Closeout

-[[2100-crystal-drive]]
+Notes on [[2100-crystal-drive]]
+as reviewed with [[joel-jansen]]:

 ### Extension

@@ -50,6 +51,8 @@ Joel is having me change them to \#12/2.

 ### Labor Plan

+Relevant to [[pdi-labor-plan]]:
+
 $$
 \mathbb{E}\left[\frac{\text{Hours Per Unit}}{\text{Openings Per Unit}}\right] \approx .75~\text{Hours Per Opening}
 $$
@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ Drawings show 2 separate duplex receptacles for dishwasher and disposal
 Takeoff used `DW & DISPOSAL DUAL CIR - ...`,
 which includes only one receptacle.

-According to Joel this takeoff is correct for the scenario.
+According to [[joel-jansen]] this takeoff is correct for the scenario.
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 ---
 # 2026-01-12 12:23:??

-Travelling with Brian Smarslok and Joel Jansen on [[2026-01-15]]
+Travelling with Brian Smarslok and [[joel-jansen]] on [[2026-01-15]]
 to visit [[woodbury-heights|an awarded project]] in New Jersey.
 Flying from TPA to PHL, departure @ 7:00AM.
 We'll be meeting with the developer, [Greystar](https://www.greystar.com/).
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ dg-publish: true
 ---
 # 2026-01-12 13:02:??

-Joel attributes the [[#GP Variance|apparent variance]]
+[[joel-jansen]] attributes the [[#GP Variance|apparent variance]]
 of [[woodbury-heights]] to
 1. missed Polaris lugs for feeders for one building,
 2. insufficient budget for equipment rental, and
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ dg-publish: true

 ### 2100 Crystal Drive ConEst Manager Review

+ConEst Manager Review for [[2100-crystal-drive]]
+lead by [[josh-ford]],
+attended by [[joel-jansen]] and myself.
+
 #### Josh's Review Order

 1. Backwards from Final Pricing through rest of closeout,
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ dg-publish: true

 Follow-up to [[2026-01-13_11-28-14#Lighting Control]]

-> [!quote] Conversation between Joel Jansen and Christian Pereiro regarding lighting control for [[2100-crystal-drive]]:
+> [!quote] Conversation between [[joel-jansen]] and Christian Pereiro regarding lighting control for [[2100-crystal-drive]]:
 >
 > **Joel:** "It was sold as local."
 >
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ dg-publish: true

 #### Quote

-> [!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-01-15 13:27 (pp.)
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] 2026-01-15 13:27 (pp.)
 > I'd rather have an accurate budget than an accurate BOM.

 #### Context
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ function Import-Markdown {
    catch {
      throw "no YAML conversion module installed. Try ``Install-Module powershell-yaml``."
    }
- 
+
    $content = Get-Content -Path $Path -Raw
    $pattern = [Regex]'(?ms)^---\s*(.*?)\s*---\s*(.*)$'
    $match = $pattern.Match($content)
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ function Import-Markdown {
        $frontmatter = ''
        $body = $content
    }
- 
+
    return [pscustomobject]@{
        frontmatter = $frontmatter | ConvertFrom-Yaml
        body        = $body
@@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ dg-publish: true
 ## Sleeving Takeoff Breakdown Direction

 Updated [[sleeving-takeoff#Breakdowns]]
-per clarification with Joel.
+per clarification with [[joel-jansen]].
 Previous direction below.

 > * `Area` = "01 - Feeders/Risers ..."
 > * `Phase` = "Feeders"
 > * `System` = "FRR - Feeders and Risers"
-> 
+>
 > For all sleeving, regardless of application.

 I feel certain I received this from someone I trust
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Anything else?
 How do they rank in importance?

 Why are other departments so confused about ConEst's purpose?
-(Ops stakeholder auditing CBOM to Joel: "missing screws")
+(Ops stakeholder auditing CBOM to [[joel-jansen]]: "missing screws")
 If we don't know, and Ops doesn't know, who does?
 That is, who defines our purpose?

@@ -27,23 +27,23 @@ representing project scale buckets.

 > [!example] [T-Shirt Sizing in Agile --- Project Management Pathways](https://www.projectmanagementpathways.com/project-management-articles/tshirt-sizing-in-agile-projects)
 > * **XS (1-2 days):** Simple UI changes or minor bug fixes
-> 
+>
 > Example: "Update button color on checkout page"
 >
 > * **S (2-3 days):** Feature enhancements with minimal complexity
-> 
+>
 > Example: "Add product sorting by price"
 >
 > * **M (5-7 days):** Features requiring moderate integration
-> 
+>
 > Example: "Implement basic search filters"
 >
 > * **L (8-10 days):** Complex features affecting multiple components
-> 
+>
 > Example: "Create shopping cart functionality"
 >
 > * **XL (2+ weeks):** Major features requiring breaking down
-> 
+>
 > Example: "Implement payment gateway integration"

 The buckets chosen should be wide enough
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ## Mechanical Connection Selection

 Relevant to [[electrical-takeoff]],
-sourced from Joel Jansen's OneNote Takeoff Notes "Mechanical Connections".
+sourced from [[joel-jansen]]'s OneNote Takeoff Notes "Mechanical Connections".

 Ben says he has never used any PVC assembly except .../`PVC - ...`.

@@ -20,15 +20,17 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## Hampton Roads Navy - Norfolk: Director Review

-[[hampton-roads-navy_norfolk]]
+Director Review of [[hampton-roads-navy_norfolk]].

 ### Dramatis Personae

-Director of ConEst: Corwin Fluit
+Director of ConEst: [[corwin-fluit|Corwin Fluit]]

-Bid Estimator: Christian Pereiro
+Bid Estimator: [[christian-pereiro|Christian Pereiro]]

-Senior ConEst Estimator: Joel Jansen
+Senior ConEst Estimator: [[joel-jansen|Joel Jansen]]
+
+ConEst Estimator: [[zane-meyers|Zane Meyers]]

 ### Lighting Control

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ---
 # 2026-02-20 09:39:20

-A few minutes ago I asked Joel about [[units-takeoff|unit takeoff]],
+A few minutes ago I asked [[joel-jansen]] about [[units-takeoff|unit takeoff]],
 specifically if I should provide a GFI for each bathroom
 even if the receptacles are on the same circuit,
 which he confirmed.
@@ -20,13 +20,14 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## Fire Alarm Wiring Methods

-[[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
+direction for [[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
+as confirmed by [[joel-jansen]]:

 > [!quote] Zane Meyers @ 09:35 to Joel Jansen via Teams regarding [[1990-k-street]]
 > From our Pre-Takeoff email:
-> 
+>
 > > **Fire Alarm:** Devices PVC in-slab, Risers EMT.
-> 
+>
 > Still PVC for Retail shell and Amenity, Building areas with dropped ceilings?

 ### Regarding Retail
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ except for the total absence of [skeuomorphism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk
 interfaces designed to resemble their physical counterparts.

 > ![[level-selector.jpg|400]]
-> 
+>
 > Mock-up of a level selection interface,
 > perhaps for quickly creating typicals.

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## Trainee Development Scorecard

-[[2026-02-20]]
+reviewed with [[joel-jansen]] [[2026-02-20]]:

 ### Skill: WBS

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Calculate Factor and apply to column **Slab-Deck**
 | --------------- | -------------------------------- |
 | BLDG - CORRIDOR | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
 | BLDG - BOH      | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
-| GARAGE          | Slab-Deck, All Others            | 
+| GARAGE          | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
 | UNITS           | Slab-Deck, Rough, Trim, Fixtures |
 | SUBFEEDS        | Slab-Deck, All Others            |
 | GEAR            | Not adjusted                     |
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## Values & Competencies

-Reviewed in-person with Joel Jansen [[2026-03-03]].
+Reviewed in-person with [[joel-jansen]] [[2026-03-03]].

 Regarding the scoring,
 Joel stated that in past years,
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ the ratings were much more confusing

 I take no issue with the ratings Joel gave,
 all the topics I feel strongly enough about to argue
-were scored accurately as far as 
+were scored accurately as far as

 ### Integrity

@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ which would make rating much easier to give,
 however it would be somewhat redundant with other values.
 %%

-### Decision Quality 
+### Decision Quality

 Makes decisions with confidence, balancing short- and long-term goals.
 Demonstrates a growing ability to make decisions independently
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ going through the documents and filling out the OneNote,
 ...
 %%

-### Technical 
+### Technical

 Handles routine technical tasks
 with growing confidence and minimal support.
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ and respond with any questions or comments.
        "Transformer windings shall be manufacturer's standard design,
        copper or aluminum conductor. Bussing shall be copper."
        _---Spec 262002.5(L) (p. 2296)_
-    
+
    * K-Rating: Only as shown (None shown)
        _---Spec 262002.5(K) (p. 2295)_

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ## Charlotte South End Hotel Spec Interpretation

 Spec interpretation notes for [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]]
+with clarification by [[joel-jansen]]:

 ### EMT Fittings

@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ No definition is provided for a liquid-tight flexible non-metallic raceway
 > in mechanical rooms or where subject to moisture or weather.

 > [!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-03-10 (pp.)
-> 
+> Assume LFMC.

 [^1]: I feel fairly confident this is erroneous.

@@ -130,7 +131,7 @@ These are captured as a budget
 Assuming that this line includes master switches
 based on sum of quote and switch allowance

-> [!quote] PDR Lutron Lighting Control Quote 2025-12-10, Pricing Summary –Turnkey 
+> [!quote] PDR Lutron Lighting Control Quote 2025-12-10, Pricing Summary –Turnkey
 > Lighting Control: Lutron $ 738,400.00

 ### EV Chargers
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ---
 # 2026-03-18 11:31:07

-Takeoff directive for [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]]:
+Takeoff directive for [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]]
+from [[joel-jansen]]:

 ## Feeder Length Rounding

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## Pre-Takeoff Email Template Meeting

-Meeting lead by Josh Ford
+Meeting lead by [[josh-ford]]
 to discuss acceptable use of [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]].

 ### Topics
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ to discuss acceptable use of [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]].

 Reiterated intent to replace OneNote,
 however stated that OneNote might (even should)
-be used to track 
+be used to track

 Intent is too provide information to the bid team
 potentially to be qualified in future bids.
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ an area the OneNote is poor in.

 ***

-Direction from Aaron to improve turnaround
+Direction from [[aaron-permuy]] to improve turnaround
 while maintaining standards
 including presentability of information;
 raise issues with missing BPM tasks ASAP
@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ hounding Bid at the very end.
 > > > They (whoever _They_ is) want Bid to handle more volume,
 > > > which requires that Bid spend less time on a single estimate,
 > > > which requires ConEst to pick up slack to maintain the same rigor.
-> > 
+> >
 > > Where does this come from?
-> 
+>
 > > [!quote] Me @ 15:53
 > > More baseless speculation.

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Intent is to have conversations before contract
 There will be bad estimates, bad proposals,
 but ConEst's role is to prevent PDI _from making bad deals_

-> [!quote] Joel Jansen, pp.
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]], pp.
 > Similar could be said by Ops about ConEst.
 > ~~They have more time than us~~

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 Follow-up to [[2026-03-19_09-00-43]]

-> [!quote] Josh Ford @ 2026-03-20 09:10 via Outlook
+> [!quote] [[josh-ford]] @ 2026-03-20 09:10 via Outlook
 > Good Morning, Team,
 >
 > Following up from our meeting yesterday.
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Follow-up to [[2026-03-19_09-00-43]]
 >
 > * We will not use this exact template for Design Builds (remove spec portion of email),
 >     Data Centers, Stadiums or Large commercial projects (We will customize based on SOW)
-> 
+>
 > For the tasks, I will set up a separate meeting to go over that portion,
 > feel free to leave that portion off the email until after that training.
 >
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ between the quantities listed in:
 > s \overset {\leftarrow}{=} b(s)
 > \end{gather}
 > $$
-> 
+>
 > $b(s)$ causes $s$ which in turn causes $a(s)$: $b(s) \overset {\rightarrow}{=} a(s)$

 [Bayesian networks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayesian_network)
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 Relevant to [[fire-alarm-takeoff]],
 while reviewing my takeoff for [[1990-k-street]]
-Joel had to fix the assemblies I used for unit smoke detectors.
+[[joel-jansen]] had to fix the assemblies I used for unit smoke detectors.

 Unit plans show combo smoke/CO detectors in all cases,
 but bedroom smokes are to be smoke only
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ---
 # 2026-03-23 12:48:49

-Joel asked me to give feedback on the project engineer
+[[joel-jansen]] asked me to give feedback on the project engineer
 I've had shadowing and helping me on [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]].

 They've been exceptionally engaged,
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ which appears to be older (1800's)
 and may be the origin of its use in drafting.

 > **match-line**
-> 
+>
 > a line drawn on a pattern
 > denoting where the textile pattern must be aligned
 > to ensure it is visually continuous across seam lines.
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Strictly speaking, requirements for communications wiring
 (governed by [[nfpa-70_national-electric-code#^ch8|NEC Chapter 8]])
 are minimal.

-> [!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-03-24 (pp.)
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] 2026-03-24 (pp.)
 > If rough-in for Telecom or a Low Voltage system is included,
 > even if qualified as "free-air per code" or similar,
 > always provide backboxes and conduit stub-ups for outlets
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 ## BPM Tasks Meeting

-Regarding [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template#Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS]]
+Meeting lead by [[josh-ford]]
+regarding [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template#Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS]]
 for [[pdi-pre-takeoff-confirmation]]:

 Intent is to reduce WBS turnaround,
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ and it is not already open (or completed) in BPM.
 If all necessary tasks are open or completed:
 "No tasks missing."

-Prompted by Joel,
+Prompted by [[joel-jansen]],
 Josh clarified that "... Raceway Design" tasks
 are not necessary for Low Voltage, Telecom systems,
 only Public Safety DAS.
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"

 Follow-up to [[2026-03-20_13-44-59#2026-03-20 13:44:59]].

-Comments by Joel Jansen
-Relevant to my takeoff for [[1990-k-street]]:
+Comments by [[joel-jansen]]
+relevant to my takeoff for [[1990-k-street]]:

 ### Lighting Control Assemblies

@@ -34,10 +34,10 @@ but the drawings painted as exact a picture as one could ask for prior to constr

 > Design shows digital control, dimming controlled by occ sensors in stairwells, corridors. \
 > ---E021 AUTOMATED LIGHTING CONTROL - SEQUENCES OF OPERATIONS
-> 
+>
 > Proposal excludes digital lighting control due to lack of information. \
 > ---Proposal 2026-01-22, Pricing Alternates
-> 
+>
 > Spec 260923 - LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES \
 > Spec 260936 - MODULAR DIMMING CONTROLS

@@ -21,14 +21,14 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]"
 ## 1990 K Street ConEst Manager Review

 ConEst Manager Review for [[1990-k-street]]
-lead by Josh Ford and Joel Jansen
+lead by Josh Ford and [[joel-jansen]]

 ### Purpose of ConEst Manager Review

 Josh explains purpose of this review to PE

 Jobs below 12% margin
-are reviewed further with Corwin Fluitt
+are reviewed further with [[corwin-fluit]]
 who is able and authorized
 to "make judgement calls" on pricing concerns
 in order to get GP to an acceptable number.