Q: When estimating the costs of a project, the costs that are not associated with specific work items (e.g., materials, labor, equipment) that directly involve the physical construction of a facility are called .. (Select all that apply) Direct Profit Direct Cost Direct Estimate Direct item All of the above None of the above

Q: When estimating the costs of a project, the costs that are not associated with specific work items (e.g., materials, labor, equipment) that directly involve the physical construction of a facility are called .. (Select all that apply) Direct Profit Direct Cost Direct Estimate Direct item All of the above None of the above

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter13: Pricing Subcontractors' Work

Section: Chapter Questions

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