June 99
measure. If no unit of measure is given for a particular cost
item, choose a unit of measure consistent with the item.
3.2
Use codes to provide levels of detail required under
"CODE" on Form CEM-18a, TRADE ITEM TAKE-OFF
WORKSHEET; Form CEM-18b, ESTIMATING
WORKSHEET; Form CEM-18c, COST SUMMARY
SHEET; and CODING AND UNITS OF MEASURE
CHARTS.
A.
Code Level A: Major system. Example: Mechanical
Systems.
B.
Code Level B: Level A further divided. Example:
Plumbing and HVAC.
C. Code Level C: Level B with subsections further
divided. Example: Plumbing divided into domestic
water, stormwater, sanitary waste and vent, fuel gas,
fuel oil, and plumbing fixtures.
D. Code Level D: Level C with sub-subsections further
divided. Example: HVAC distribution divided into
ductwork, HVAC piping (Int), and AHU & Term. units.
3.3
For items which do not logically fit under any of the
systems or sub-systems on Attachment E, place a 99 in
the code section of the VA Form CEM-18b under the level
detail represented by the new item. This will alert the VA
estimator that a new or unusual item is included in the
estimate which is not stored in the computer data bank.
BUILDING SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: See Attachment D.
4.
FORMS: Forms provided in Attachment A.
5.
5.1
Project Data Sheet No. 1: A two-page form used to supply
quantitative as well as qualitative information about each
building in the project.
5.2
Project Data Sheet No. 2: A one-page form used to supply
current labor rates for 12 selected building trades.
VA Form CEM-18a, Trade Item Take-off Worksheet:
5.3
The use of this form is optional. It is intended to
facilitate the take-off of plans in trade sequence
(16-element CSI format) and the subsequent
rearrangement into the 12-category Building System
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