project resources
A scope of work is an absolute necessity when getting a quote from contractors. It is all the detail that usually isn’t included in your plans. Think of it this way: Your architectural plans will show where a light switch goes, but it won’t tell you what kind of light switch it is…a regular light switch will cost you about 89 cents, a dimmer might cost you $15, and a Wi-Fi enabled switch will cost you around $50…extrapolate that over 50 or 60 light switches and this could be a huge difference in numbers. Better to get the correct pricing up front.
This is my EXACT SOW that I sent out to the contractors that bid my job. Take it, copy it, use it, alter it! Hope it helps you.
These are my plans that I developed and drew in Chief Architect. I learned a lot in this software since the the Firehouse Project, so I was able to not only do my as-built and framing plans, I was also able to do all the electrical plans as well.
A preliminary job calendar I made in Google Calendar so I could talk through estimated timelines and get buy in from my GC. A job schedule should never be used as a ‘gotcha’ with a calendar, it should be used as a tool to get you both on the same page and manage both parties expectations.
These are very technical, but wanted to share with you what my engineer gave me. All the calculations on these sheets are to satisfy the building department for approvals. The only thing my GC and I really care about is the size of the structural member that is being spec’ed so we could get it ordered.