Planning glossary
Estimate coverage
A report of which intended categories are included, partial, omitted, or blocked by missing inputs.
Example
A quantity report can be complete for flooring but missing structure and utilities, so the overall estimate remains partial.
Related concepts
Takeoff
A traceable list of measured and counted project quantities tied to geometry and assembly assumptions.
Read definitionBaseline
A dated reference condition used for comparison, not a promise that a specific project will match it.
Read definitionAllowance
A visible quantity or cost added for a named uncertainty, such as cutting loss or incomplete product selection.
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