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QUANTITY SURVEY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Real Estate
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quantity surveying
1, record 1, English, quantity%20surveying
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- taking off 2, record 1, English, taking%20off
correct
- quantity survey 3, record 1, English, quantity%20survey
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A listing ("take-off") of quantities of materials from a set of plans. 4, record 1, English, - quantity%20surveying
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The extent of architectural and engineering data available will determine the technique best suited for quantity surveying.... Detailed quantity surveying may represent 50 to 70% of the estimating effort. 3, record 1, English, - quantity%20surveying
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Taking off. Taking off quantities is the first step in working out quantities from a drawing when compiling a bill of quantities. It involves writing down the dimensions of each item systematically on sheets of dimensions paper so that the next operation (squaring up or working up) can be done without misunderstanding by someone else. 2, record 1, English, - quantity%20surveying
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hurried quantity surveys with inadequate checks and poor summarization and definition are the basic cause of poor-quality estimates. 3, record 1, English, - quantity%20surveying
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quantity survey: This term refers to a specific operation rather than the general action. 5, record 1, English, - quantity%20surveying
Record 1, Key term(s)
- take-off
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Immobilier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- établissement de l'avant-métré
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20de%20l%27avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élaboration de l'avant métré 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9laboration%20de%20l%27avant%20m%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La note de calculs terminée, il est bon de faire quelques croquis des assemblages projetés, afin de procéder à l'élaboration de l'avant-métré de la charpente. Ce dernier consiste dans le calcul du poids de toutes les pièces; on se sert pour cela avantageusement, soit de catalogues, soit de normes A.F.N.O.R., où l'on trouve le poids unitaire des profils courants. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20de%20l%27avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
(...) l'établissement de l'avant-métré d'un projet, au stade de la conception (...) 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20de%20l%27avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avant-métré: Mesurage des ouvrages entrant dans une construction, établi d'après les plans avant exécution, permettant d'évaluer la dépenses probable et d'établir éventuellement le devis quantitatif. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20de%20l%27avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quantity survey
1, record 2, English, quantity%20survey
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- quantity takeoff 2, record 2, English, quantity%20takeoff
correct
- quantity take-off 3, record 2, English, quantity%20take%2Doff
correct
- takeoff 2, record 2, English, takeoff
correct
- take-off 4, record 2, English, take%2Doff
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bill of materials prepared by a qualified estimator. 1, record 2, English, - quantity%20survey
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quantity takeoffs. Clearly defined, accurate, and well-organized quantities required for a project are prerequisite to good estimates. Special forms usually are used for recording takeoff. They vary with type of material being surveyed, individuality of the particular contractor, architect, or engineer, and requirements of the particular job. 2, record 2, English, - quantity%20survey
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avant-métré
1, record 2, French, avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesurage des ouvrages entrant dans une construction, établi d'après les plans avant exécution, permettant d'évaluer la dépense probable et d"établir éventuellement le devis quantitatif. 2, record 2, French, - avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Métré établi d'après des plans avant exécution du travail. 3, record 2, French, - avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La note de calculs terminée, il est bon de faire quelques croquis des assemblages projetés, afin de procéder à l'élaboration de l'avant-métré de la charpente. Ce dernier consiste dans le calcul du poids de toutes les pièces; on se sert pour cela avantageusement, soit de catalogues, soit de normes A.F.N.O.R., où l'on trouve le poids unitaire des profils courants. 4, record 2, French, - avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
(...) l'établissement de l'avant-métré d'un projet, au stade de la conception (...) 5, record 2, French, - avant%2Dm%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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