Quantity Takeoff

Question 1

excavation

Answer 1

Any construction cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the surface of the earth formed by equipment to create the engineering improvements.

Question 2

zero line

Answer 2

A line connecting points on a topographical map where existing and planned elevations are equal.

Question 3

takeoff

Answer 3

The practice of reviewing contract documents, including the prints and specifications, to determine quantities of material to be included in a bid.

Question 4

grading

Answer 4

The process of lowering high spots and filling in low spots of earth at a construction site.

Question 5

waler

Answer 5

A horizontal member used to align and reinforce concrete formwork.

Question 6

gridding

Answer 6

The division of a plot plan for large areas to be excavated or graded into small squares or grids.

Question 7

square

Answer 7

A unit of measure equal to 100 square feet.

Question 8

engineering improvements

Answer 8

Changes to a site that include footings, foundations, basements, and other belowground work.