Title: Estimate amounts of materials needed for a job.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Preparing the Building Site

Estimation should include amounts of block/brick, mortar, and sand, number of wall anchors, and amounts of all other materials, as determined from wall dimensions and specifications. Calculations must be accurate and complete.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does estimation affect cost and making a competitive bid for a job?
- How is accurate estimating beneficial to customer satisfaction?
- What are some problems with estimation?
- What may be estimated when estimating a total job for a customer?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Four (28103-13): Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications

This module provides a review of the calculation of distances and areas common in masonry work, describes the information found on residential construction drawings, and reviews the role of specifications, standards, and codes.

Level Two, Module One (28201-14): Residential Plans and Drawing Interpretation

This module describes the information trainees will need in order to work with residential plans and construction drawings and convert that information into action on the job.