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If the project is new construction, then there won’t be much to see except where the proposed building will be set on the lot...
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In the next two test you will be required to measure the lengths of the ductwork using the bar scale shown on each drawing....
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Riser Ductwork #1 In the following series of test there will be no numbered items given. It will be up to you to determine what...
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Sheet Metal Takeoff – Test 1

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VAV Low Side Ductwork #1 In the following series of test there will be no numbered items given. It will be up to you to...
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If you have a computer estimating program with the capability of onscreen take-off, then this course will give you a good understanding of what...
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Sheet Metal Shop Fabrication Productivity

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Chapter #9 - Sheet Metal Shop Fabrication Productivity You must be able to determine the productivity rate of your shop as measured in pounds per...

Sheet Metal Casings and Plenums

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Chapter #8 – Sheet Metal Casings and Plenums There are projects that will require large plenums or casings, such as in built up system where...

Sheet Metal Joints

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Chapter #6 - Sheet Metal Joints Rectangular Duct Joints TDC - Transverse Duct Connector (SMACNA T-25A) This traverse duct connector is fabricated from the same piece of...

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Chapter #6 – Sheet Metal Seams Seams run longitudinal along the length of the duct run, while joints run transverse (across). Seams run parallel to...

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Chapter #4 – Sheet Metal Plasma Cutter A plasma cutter is a large table where a piece of sheet metal is cut to make a...

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Construction Job Walk Basics 101

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If the project is new construction, then there won’t be much to see except where the proposed building will be set on the lot...

Sheet Metal Takeoff – Test 3

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In the next two test you will be required to measure the lengths of the ductwork using the bar scale shown on each drawing....

Sheet Metal Takeoff – Test 2

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Riser Ductwork #1 In the following series of test there will be no numbered items given. It will be up to you to determine what...

Sheet Metal Takeoff – Test 1

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VAV Low Side Ductwork #1 In the following series of test there will be no numbered items given. It will be up to you to...

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Chapter #11 – Conditions Affecting Field Labor There are many factors that affect the cost of installing the sheet metal and HVAC equipment in a...

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Chapter #5 – Field Labor Crew Sizes The size of your labor crew depends on the project schedule, the amount of work required to be...

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Chapter #12 - HVAC Equipment Labor There are several sources for equipment labor values. But none is better than the contractors own historical data of...

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https://youtu.be/J1qnbg8jdm8 When bidding on a plan and specification project designed by a third party engineer, it’s imperative to read through the specifications for those items...

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If you are looking for Construction Estimating Software, the choices are many. I have personally been involved in overseeing an estimating group of 20...

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Labor Databases A labor database contains units of labor for each task that is required for a particular project. If you are installing sheet metal...

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