C33 Job-Specific Estimating: Material and Labor Calculations 3

Question 1

A C-33 contractor needs to estimate scaffolding costs for a building with 200 feet perimeter. Scaffold rental is $8 per linear foot per month. The project will take 3 weeks. What is the scaffold cost?

Accepted Answer

$1,600

Answer

$1,200

Answer

$2,400

Answer

$4,800

Question 2

When estimating a painting project, what does the term 'spread rate' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The area a gallon of paint covers at the recommended film thickness

Answer

The speed at which a painter applies product

Answer

The rate at which paint dries

Answer

The ratio of primer to topcoat

Question 3

A crew of 3 painters can complete 1,200 sq ft of interior wall painting per day. A project has 9,600 sq ft. Adding a 4th painter increases daily output by 30%. How many days with 4 painters?

Accepted Answer

6 days

Answer

5 days

Answer

7 days

Answer

8 days

Question 4

What percentage of a commercial interior repaint's total cost typically goes to materials?

Accepted Answer

15-25%

Answer

10-15%

Answer

30-40%

Answer

50-60%

Question 5

A C-33 contractor measures a gable wall that is triangular: 30 feet wide at the base and 12 feet high at the peak. What is the paintable area?

Accepted Answer

180 sq ft

Answer

360 sq ft

Answer

240 sq ft

Answer

300 sq ft

Question 6

When calculating paint for parking lot striping, a stall line is 18 feet long and 4 inches wide. How many square feet does one stall line cover?

Accepted Answer

6 sq ft

Answer

4 sq ft

Answer

8 sq ft

Answer

72 sq ft