Subcontractor Estimating


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.
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!

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