Takeoff Units
Plumbing / Fire Protection
HVAC / Electrical
Construction Management
Architectural
100

Doors are commonly measured in what unit?

LF, SF, SY, EA, LB, Tons, CFM, LS

EA

100

What color does fire sprinkler piping need to be?

Red

100

Name 3 things in an office that require power.

Lights

TVs

Receptacles/outlets 

Motorized shades

Electronic lock doors



100

Who would manage the spendings on a job?

Procurement Agent, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Business Development, Costs, VDC (virtual design & construction), Scheduler

Costs

100

Name 2 Architectural Trades

Drywall

Millwork

Metal / Glass

Tile

Carpet

Hollow Metal and Hardware

Concrete / Masonry

200

Wall Base is commonly measured in what unit?

LF, SF, SY, EA, LB, Tons, CFM, LS

LF

200

What system feeds vs leaves a hot water heater?

ie: cold water enters a toilet, sanitary leaves the toilet

cold water feeds, hot water leaves

200

What is the liquid that runs through an Air Conditioner that cools the air called?

Refrigerant 

200

Who would create a 3D model of a contruction space?

Procurement Agent, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Business Development, Costs, VDC (virtual design & construction), Scheduler

VDC

200

What does RCP stand for?

Hint: it shows ceilings & P stands for plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

300

Tile Flooring is commonly measured in what unit?

LF, SF, SY, EA, LB, Tons, CFM, LS

SF

300

What unit rate would you want to know about a water heater?

MPH, RPM, GPH, CFM, Hz

GPH (gallons per hour)

300

What does a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) do? (Almost all outlets in a bathroom have these)

Monitors electricty flow and shuts of power immediately if there are any leaks / abnormalities

300

Who is responsible for maintaining client relationships?

Procurement Agent, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Business Development, Costs, VDC (virtual design & construction), Scheduler

Business Development 

300

Name two finishes you might find in an office/conference room but you would probably not find in a bathroom

Carpet

Fabric wall paneling

Window shades

Office front system 

400

Carpet is commonly measured in what unit?

LF, SF, SY, EA, LB, Tons, CFM, LS

SY

400

What is a common plumbing equipment that you will see installed in the floor of a wet room or a roof?

Drain

400

What does the V in HVAC stand for?

H - Heating

AC - Air conditioning

Ventilating

400

Who would do takeoffs of total piping required on the job?

Procurement Agent, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Business Development, Costs, VDC (virtual design & construction), Scheduler

Estimator

400

Name 3 restroom accessories you would find in a bathroom.

ie: toilet paper dispenser 

Grab bars

Soap dispenser

Paper towel dispenser 

Toilet seat cover dispenser

500

Ductwork is commonly measured in what unit?

LF, SF, SY, EA, LBs, Tons, CFM, LS

LBs

500

Name 3 types of piping / systems that a sink would required. 

For example, vent which balances the air pressure "allows the systems to breathe"

Cold Water

Hot Water

Sanitary


500

What does a VAV (variable air volume) do?

Hint: They are install in ductwork where air flows through 

Controls volume of air passing through it

500

Who manages subcontractors in the field?

Procurement Agent, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Business Development, Costs, VDC (virtual design & construction), Scheduler

Superintendent

500

Name 4 types of flooring

Tile

Carpet

VCT

Rubber flooring

Polished concrete 

Turf 

Wood

Terrazzo

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