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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

[!info] Abstractions An abstraction is a model that intentionally ignores details that are irrelevant to problem it is used to solve

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