CONNECTION DETAILS

• Type of columns

• Type of base plates and anchors

• Are there column splices

• Connections for beams, joist girders, and bar joist

• Are any members bearing on CIP, masonry, or precast

• Are there precast wall panels, double tees or hollow core

• What type of connection

• Perimeter and deck bearing angle

• RTU frames

• Deck type

• Screen wall

• Lintels

• Canopies

• Galvanized material

• Stairs and handrails

• Elevator divider tubes and hoist beam and deck

• Miscellaneous steel

ISSUES THAT DETERMINE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT

• Building height

• Crane pad

• Weight of pieces precast or steel

• Radius of crane with weights

• Lay down area and do we need a forklift

• Boom and scissor lifts

SIZE OF CREW

• Single story

• Multiple story

• Amount of misc. steel

• Schedule

• Bid by man hour

SITE ISSUES

• Location of project

• Laydown area

• Crane pad or access around the structure

• Other crafts

• Weather

• Power lines

• Truck access

• Grid lay out and control

• Elevations

• Back in walls for rail

SEASONAL ISSUES

• Will job start on schedule

• Is weather an issue for productivity and equipment.  Rain, snow, cold, and ice

• PPE and clothing

• Shooting Studs

SAFETY ISSUES

• Safety of employees is #1

• Supply employees with proper safety equipment

• Employees must use PPE provided

• Sufficient tie off locations

• Other safety equipment: Beamers, retractables etc.

• Static lines

• Nets

• Debris Nets

OTHER SUBS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS

OVERHEAD AND PROFIT

• Service trucks = Total/Month hours

  • Truck payments

  • Truck insurance

  • Tools/Equipment/Welding rod

  • Fuel – Truck fuel/Welder fuel

  • Maintenance

  • Registrations

  • New Welders/Servicing old welders  

• Insurance

  • Property/Liability/Work Comp

• Office

  • Rent

  • Utilities/Phone/Internet

  • Trash

• Payroll taxes and expenses

• Union benefits