READING NOTES
Count units by location
Break the drawing into courses, runs and transition zones. Record basket dimensions and quantities for each location instead of combining everything into a single mesh area. Mark partial or closing sections that require a separate approved detail.
Identify supplied components
Ask the quotation to state which diaphragms, edge details and connection materials are included with each unit. List separately supplied closure and joining items without double counting components already incorporated into a basket. Match product names to the drawing references used by the contractor.
DECISION TABLE
Confirm the parameters against the project
Start with the application, then carry the required checks into the enquiry.Swipe horizontally on mobile to view the full table| Decision area | What to assess | Confirm in the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Define the actual application | Environment, function and installation |
| Specification | Confirm product and dimensions | Material, specification, quantity and tolerance |
| Delivery | Align packing and destination | Timing, packing, drawings or photos |
Coordinate stone quantities
Keep the basket geometry calculation separate from the stone supply allowance. The contractor and designer should confirm the appropriate basis for ordering stone, including the approved fill and construction method. Do not treat loose delivery volume and completed basket volume as interchangeable without an agreed conversion basis.
Reconcile revisions and deliveries
Review corners, elevation changes and final terminations before issuing the schedule. When geometry changes, update baskets, connecting materials and stone together. Allocate packages to the planned work stages and record outstanding quantities after each delivery, making it easier to distinguish a revised requirement from an incomplete shipment.
QUOTE CHECKLIST
Prepare for a quote
- Application and safety level
- Total run and segments
- Fence height and opening
- Wire and finish
- Posts, spacing and footing
- Gates, corners and terrain
- Quantity, packing and destination
- Drawings, photos and lead time