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Estimating Property intake variables organized by timing event — Forms 00 through 10 plus reference guides

Generated 2026-05-18 Source vg/tools/render_section_hub.py
Estimating Forms
Each form corresponds to a timing event in the property lifecycle: Form 00 captures pre-contract legal and deal terms; Form 01 captures walkthrough observations; Form 08 captures owner finish selections; and so on through Form 10 (Environmental). Filled sequentially as the project progresses. The form data feeds the estimating spreadsheet's INPUTS tab and the rate-card formula engine.
When to use
  • When starting intake on a new property and need to know which form to fill out first
  • When a PM is at a walkthrough and needs Form 01 on a tablet
  • When owner selections need to be locked in and Form 08 must be completed
  • When reviewing what data is still missing before running an estimate
Questions it can answer
  • Which form captures the square footage and bedroom count?
  • What data does Form 08 collect and who fills it out?
  • Which form covers environmental compliance and permits?
  • What is the sequence of forms from offer through construction?
IH IHA Team
IHA · Plan Specs
IHA Plan Template Variables
Jao + Kim
Cheat Sheet · 2026-05-11
Plans Cheat Sheet
Variables to extract from IHA, Architect, and Structural plan deliveries
Cheat Sheet · 2026-05-11
Non-Plans Cheat Sheet
Pre-contract and walkthrough variables (Forms 00 & 01)
Field Reference · 2026-05-11
Design Team Stamp Guide
How the design team delivers drawings and VG extracts estimating variables
RG Reference Guides
CP Cross-Phase
EP Engineering & Plans
Form 02 · Engineering
Structural Engineering
Foundation, framing, and load-path variables from the structural engineer.
Run 2026-05-27
Form 03 · Plans
Architectural Plans
Floor plan, elevations, and architectural specifications.
Run 2026-05-27
Form 04 · MEP
MEP Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems sizing and routing.
Run 2026-05-27
Form 05 · Low-Voltage
Low-Voltage & Security
Data, AV, alarm, and security infrastructure scoping.
Run 2026-05-27
OS Owner Selections
Form 06 · Cabinetry
Cabinet Drawings
Cabinet specifications, hardware selections, and shop drawings.
Run 2026-05-27
Form 07 · Landscape
Landscape & Site Plan
Exterior hardscape, planting, and site amenities.
Run 2026-06-15
Form 08 · Owner Finishes
Owner Finish Selections
Owner-driven finish picks consolidated for estimating: flooring, tile, paint, fixtures.
Run 2026-05-27
PM PM & Environmental
Form 09 · PM Field
PM Field Decisions
Mid-project decision-capture from the project manager.
Run 2026-05-27
Form 10 · Environmental
Environmental Compliance
Asbestos, lead, mold, and other environmental compliance variables.
Run 2026-05-27
SP Scope & Pricing
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