SAGE ESTIMATING
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
Sage Smart Assemblies
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Why are Sage Assemblies called Smart Assemblies? The simple answer is that the logic needed to answer all the potential outcomes of any assembly are "Your Own". Smart Assemblies are designed to provide Your Own Logical "If-Then" Options and Answers Based on a Given Set of Criteria.
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Assemblies not only control the input fields and preset limitations, but also provides the consistent structured outcome required for highly organized estimates and their ability to be compared to others.
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Sage Smart Assemblies are one of the keys to Increased Estimating productivity and Accuracy.
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One of the most used and important is a General Conditions Assembly. Typically unique to each General or Sub Contractor, they are reflective of how each company Operates and Manages their Projects. Because of this, General Condition Assemblies are typically Designed Specifically for each Contractor based on their needs.
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A well designed General Conditions Assembly is typically based on Monthly or Weekly Duration's and provide Scalable Unit Costs accordingly.
General Conditions Assembly
Models
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Sage Model are like an "Assembly of Assemblies".
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While assemblies typically include items related to Construction Components such as a Concrete Footing or an Interior Partition, a Model can include many Assemblies and Items for a typical construction project such as an Typical Office Building or Elementary School. Models can also reflect Construction Components such as Site Utilities, Framing of Exterior Walls, Mechanical, etc.
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Models well suited for quick Conceptual Estimates for Design Build Work and Client Feasibility Studies.
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The following Model Examples are from the Sage Estimating Commercial Construction Knowledgebase Database
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Note the Model Groupings of Building Elements and Conceptual Models:
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Like Assemblies, Models can Improve Estimating Productivity Considerably.
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