ABSTRACT
To accommodate various site situations, it is a good idea for a construction company to develop comprehensive checklists for general jobsite requirements regarding its specialized line of business. Such a list would aid the estimator, ensuring that no important cost items are forgotten under the time pressure of finalizing the bid. Visits to the jobsite by an experienced estimator and a principal of the firm are a must after a preliminary review of drawings and specifications. A site investigation report can be used to collect needed information useful for organizing the future jobsite and, above all, to determine prior bidding costs.
