A predefined assembly or segment of work used by estimators and project managers to calculate total project costs and material requirements. By breaking a large project down into identical units, estimators can price one unit accurately and multiply it by the total count, simplifying the bidding process for large-scale developments.
The bid breaks the apartment complex down into a single apartment as the base construction unit, multiplied by fifty.
Related terms
General contractor
The primary entity responsible for overseeing a construction project and managing subcontractors.
Submittal
A package of technical documents or physical samples submitted to the architect or engineer for approval before fabrication.
Punch list
A master document tracking minor defects and incomplete tasks that a contractor must fix before final payment.