Identify four good sources of price information about construction materials

Q: A manufacturer approaches a customer and asks which of the 237 dimensions on the blueprint are…

A: There is a better way to approach the customers which the manufacturer must follow .So that the…

Q: How can owner-supplied materials present a problem to estimators?

A: Estimators are the individuals who are liable for getting tenders, acquiring material expenses,…

Q: A flooring subcontractor must install three types of flooring in an existing building. The…

A: There are 10 days to finish the work. In 10 days, crew has to lay carpet, vinyl tile, Ceramic tile.…

Q: Environmental Effects of engineering constructions projects. Include photos.

A: Environmental engineering : Environmental engineering comprises the development of methods and…

Q: Give three sustainable construction methods or materials used in the Philippines today.

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Q: List the five price categories that need to be considered when pricing a construction estimate.

A: The costs of a constructed facility to the owner include both the initial capital cost and the…

Q: Who performs the test of quality assurance of the material?

A: The quality assurance is defined as “the confidence or assurance of the quality of the material that…

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A: Double vernier : It is the combination of Direct vernier and Retrograde vernier. It is used when…

Q: How are the following items measured in a finish carpentry takeoff? a. Stairs b. Shelves c. Cedar…

A: Finish carpentry and millwork is a specialty in carpentry projects, and as such are usually supplied…

Q: What are the commonly used material conveyors?

A: The commonly used material conveyors are: 1. Belt conveyors. 2. Roller conveyors. 3. Powered roller…

Q: Why is a trade breakdown of the cost of construction preferred by contractors?

A: Contractors prefer to use a trade breakdown for estimating construction costs because almost all…

Q: A bill is made out for a completed repair job. The bill is broken down into partsand labor. The…

A: Given:- Total bill = $84.57 Part cost = $27.68 To find:- The cost for labor

Q: For low cost housing design which is most preferred material to be used?  (factors to be considered:…

A: Not only does the availability of affordable construction materials provide access to permanent…

Q: Based on your understanding of the materials covered in this course.What do you think are some…

A: in this question factors that one should consider when deciding construction materials to use is…

Q: Prepare an organizational chart depicting the construction process. Identify the parties involved,…

A: In the construction industry, an organization chart provides information of a list of activities…

Q: What three important criteria must a part program satisfy in order to qualify for use in production…

A: Part programming- NC part programming with CAD/CAM is a more advanced kind of computer-assisted part…

Q: A flooring subcontractor must install three types of flooring in an existing building. The…

A: Given in the question Actual Cost (AC) = 3638 Planned Value(PV) = 40% of 16484 =6593.6 (Because from…

Q: 20 Imagine that you want to add a bathroom to a house. You get a copy of a cost estimating guide and…

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Q: Why is the contractor asked to base the quality of a product upon a sample that is placed on display…

A: The contractor asked to base the quality of a product upon a sample that is placed on display during…

Q: NSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ASKED AFTER READING THE CASE: Teloxy Engineering has received a…

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Q: A man estimates that it will take him 7 days to finish his garage. While a professional construction…

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Q: What is dimensional weight and why is it an important consideration in logistics

A: Introduction : Dimensional weight, commonly known as DIM weight, is a pricing method for commercial…

Q: What is material classification and factors affecting the selection process?

A: Answer The material should be classified  as follows 1) Organic Substancei) Liquid- Fuel, Chemicals,…

Q: What are the qualified products lists?

A: Qualified product list:

Q: A proposal has been submitted to replace a group of assembly workers, each working individually,…

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Q: In building their plant, the officers of the International Leather Company had the choice between…

A: To determine the better of two alternatives proposed based on the cost.   The given alternatives can…

Q: In building their plant, the officers of the International Leather Company had the choice between…

A: Given, ALTERNATIVE 1 PLACE  METRO MANILA COST OF PLANT 2,000,000 ANNUAL LABOR COST 120,000…

Q: This step in engineering firms involve transaction between suppliers, client, and contractor. Blank…

A: Brief Concept Introduction- There are several steps/ phases involved in a project. It's easy to…

Q: what are the four sources of written information a dafter has to be able to use

A: sources of written information a dafter : 1.As per the guidelines given by the National Institute of…

Q: Identify at least FIVE of the components identified in the text & in class which are included in…

A: Introduction- Calculating the worth of your job as a building contractor is difficult. To mention a…

Q: can the inspector reject any article that fails to satisfy the supply of the products?

A: The Inspector monitors and checks all the materials that is being used on site. The materials which…

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A: Given function i)∫sin34x dx   ∫sin4x.sin24xdx   we know sin24x=1-cos24x   ∫sin4x.sin24xdx…

Q: After determining the various materials needed for the construction project, why is it that data…

A: Brief concept introduction- Various materials needed for the construction project- A substance used…

Q: 7.What are the three ways of using steel in the construction industry? And write down the advantages…

A: Structural steel's countless qualities would be enough to render this one of the strongest materials…

Q: Describe the process by which engineers evaluate alternatives.

A: The advantages and disadvantages of each option are examined when evaluating them. During the…

Q: What causes building envelopes to fail

A: Building envelope means division of conditions when there is conditional environmental and…

Q: True or false 5. Sales price is not a key profit driver. 6. The entire process of need…

A: Introduction- Sales price- It is the price at which goods, products, or services are sold. This…

Q: What is the economic dimension of the rectangular beam as a substitute for the T beam?

A: Moment of Resistance: The moment of resistance of the section is defined as the summation of the…

Q: Name three important principles of negotiation, with reference to your own preparation.

A: The term negotiation is a process by which the people can settle their differences. The negotiation…

Q: A shipping crate is 24 inches x 48 inches x 48 inches. One packaged part is a 4 inch cube. How many…

A: Given dimension of crate is 24"×48"×48" One packaged part is 4"×4"×4" Therefore,  Volume of shipping…

Q: Give three sustainable construction methods or materials used in the Philippines today. Cite some…

A: Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of our future…

Q: The shipping crate has inside dimensions of 24 inches x 48 inches x 48 inches. One packaged part is…

A: Given data: Inside dimension of shipping crate = 24 in x 48 in x 48 in Volume of one package part =…

Q: A flooring subcontractor must install three types of flooring in an existing building. The…

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Management of Materials

Materials form the basic ingredient or the raw supplies before the final product. Materials cover the inventory storage in typical warehousing. All manufacturing processes and production processes require different materials.