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Demo Estimating Project Activity

Demo Estimating Project Activity

Demolition Estimating — Project Application Quiz

Explain how THIS project applies to each module. One submission per project.

Module 1 — Intro & Regulations

Scope type (selective vs total); accuracy goals; OSHA 1926 Subpart T; environmental controls; permits.

Module 2 — Plans & Pre-Demo Surveys

Structural elements to remove/preserve; load-bearing vs non-bearing; MEP disconnects; hazardous materials; utility shutoffs; sequencing risks.

Module 3 — Takeoff & Quantities

Digital/manual methods; quantify concrete/masonry/steel/wood; interiors; MEP removals.

Module 4 — Labor & Equipment

Manhour buildup; union/non-union; productivity factors; equipment selection (excavators, saw/torch, robotics), rental vs owned.

Module 5 — Disposal, Recycling & Salvage

Dumpster sizing; weight vs volume fees; recyclable streams; salvage credits; documentation & tickets.

Module 6 — Overhead, Profit & Risk

Insurance/bond/admin; PPE/environmental; temp facilities & security; profit & contingency; unforeseen conditions.

Module 7 — Building the Estimate

Itemize labor/equipment/materials/disposal; format for client; align with bid scope; common mistakes to avoid.

Module 8 — Bidding & Contracts

Bid requirements (bonds/forms/terms); public vs private; negotiation & change orders; closeout/payment.

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