The practice of project cost estimation based on the weight and/or thickness of the construction plans not on content. Also acompanied by the phrase: "What spec. book?"
This term transponds all fields of construction.
This term transponds all fields of construction.
Estimator 1: Looks like the plans weigh 10 pounds.
Estimator 2: Alright based on subcontractor estimating this one will cost 1 Million. Send in the bid.
Estimator 1: What about the spec. book?
Estimator 2: What spec. book? Just send it in already!
Estimator 2: Alright based on subcontractor estimating this one will cost 1 Million. Send in the bid.
Estimator 1: What about the spec. book?
Estimator 2: What spec. book? Just send it in already!
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Billy: How many jelly beans are in that jar?
Sue: 4983
Billy: Wow! How did you know that?
Sue: I have a doctorate in estimology.
Sue: 4983
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Sue: I have a doctorate in estimology.
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Me to client: "Costs will vary, depending on the final choices. I can send you an estimote based on what we have talked about so far."
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