Figuring should include calculating board feet, fasteners, metal, welding rods, and hardware.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is a bill of materials important?
- How is lumber measured and sold?
- How is metal measured and sold?
- How are fasteners packaged and sold?
- How does it affect your budget when you only need a small quantity of something only sold in large quantities?
- What are the different types of fasteners for wood and metal?
- What are the steps in estimating a bill of materials?