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  2. Building estimator - Wikipedia

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    A building estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works.

  3. Laundry basket - Wikipedia

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    In addition to baskets, there are also laundry bags, boxes and crates. Some clothes baskets have a seat on top, which makes them a multifunctional furniture. Laundry baskets can vary greatly in shape and size from around 25 liters to 100 litres. In 2010, a concept was shown where the laundry basket also functioned as a washing machine. [4]

  4. Cost estimate - Wikipedia

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    A cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a program, project, or operation. The cost estimate is the product of the cost estimating process. The cost estimate has a single total value and may have identifiable component values. A problem with a cost overrun can be avoided with a credible, reliable, and accurate cost estimate. A cost ...

  5. Mangle (machine) - Wikipedia

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    A mangle [1] is a mechanical laundry aid consisting of two rollers in a sturdy frame, connected by cogs and (in its home version) powered by a hand crank or by electricity. Mangles are used to press or flatten sheets, tablecloths, kitchen towels, or clothing and other laundry.

  6. Home automation for the elderly and disabled - Wikipedia

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    Some communities offer free telephone reassurance services [19] to residents, which includes both safety check calls as well as reminders. These services have been credited with saving the lives of many elderly and senior citizens who choose to remain at home. [20]

  7. Glossary of construction cost estimating - Wikipedia

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    A Allocation of costs is the transfer of costs from one cost item to one or more other cost items. Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. B Basis of estimate (BOE) - a document which describes the scope basis, pricing basis, methods ...

  8. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - Wikipedia

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    On Lok Senior Health Services was created in 1971 to address the long-term care needs of older immigrants in San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach neighborhood. [3] After its founding, between 1973 and 1975, On Lok expanded to include day centers, in-home care, home-delivered meals, and housing assistance. [3]

  9. Hamper - Wikipedia

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    At one time it was common for laundry services to leave a large basketwork container with a lid which is now commonly referred to as a clothes hamper. The same type of container would be used to return clean clothing, which would be put away by the laundry service and the empty container left in place of the full container for later pickup. [3]