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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.
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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.
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In practice there is some overlap where scopes meet
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Eliminate redundant measurements
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Minimize redundant responsibility