L5 Flashcards

Hanscomb

1
Q

WHAT HANDBOOK DOES ARCHITECTS/ENGRS PREFER TO USE?

A

YARDSTICKS by HANSCOMB

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WHY DO THEY LIKE THIS HANDBOOK, GIVE 4 REASONS WHY?

A

IT’S SIMPLER

SPECIFIC TO CANADA

NOT AS LENGTHY OR DETAILED

AND NO LOCATION FACTOR NEEDED

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3
Q

3 SECTIONS OF YARDSTICKS HANDBOOK.
G.M.C

A
  1. GROSS BLDG
  2. COMPOSITE UNIT RATES
  3. MASTERFORMAT (current market prices)
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4
Q

Who does Hanscomb Composite Unit Rates
follow?

A

CIQS breakdowns

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5
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WHY DO CONTRACTORS LOVE MASTERFORMAT SO MUCH?

A

YOU HAVE TO ADD TOGETHER
INDIVIDUAL PRICES/BREAKDOWNS

AND HE WANTS TO GET THE LOWER PRICE FOR EVERYTHING ASAP.

DESIGNERS HATE IT
CONTRACTORS LOVE IT

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