Practice Using Literature For Estimates (5.2.2) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management
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Using Literature for Estimates

Practice - Using Literature for Estimates

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Question 1 Easy

What are operating costs?

💡 Hint: Think about when costs apply.

Question 2 Easy

Name a component of operating costs.

💡 Hint: Consider what is used during operation.

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Question 1

What are operating costs?

Depend on usage
Stay constant
Only for ownership

💡 Hint: Think about costs when machines are actually working.

Question 2

True or False: Ownership costs are fixed, regardless of equipment use.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what it means to own equipment.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Estimate the operating costs for a project using both the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods given a consistent usage pattern.

💡 Hint: Look for consistency in your estimates.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how changing job conditions can alter estimations of operating costs and provide examples.

💡 Hint: Compare different scenarios to illustrate your points.

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