COSC 275 General rules for quantity take off

General Rule 1

work as a team member

General Rule 2

be organized

General Rule 3

best approach: the normal sequence of construction

General Rule 4

read all notes and text on a sheet of drawings first and note the scales used

General Rule 5

use dimensions shown and not a scale measurement

General Rule 6

work in a consistent clockwise direction when taking off an area and be consistent

General Rule 7

when possible, show the location on the drawings or in the specifications for each item in a quantity takeoff

General Rule 8

don't overlook work items that are solely labor with no materials

General Rule 9

work with decimals instead of fractions

General Rule 10

understand and apply the concept of significant digits consistent with the measurement capabilities and the influence of conversion factors

General Rule 11

understand and apply the net and gross quantity amounts

General Rule 12

when possible, have a second pair of eyes look over the quantity takeoff

General Rule 13

mark it and move on