Material Takeoff (MTO) حصر المواد
Definition
Extracting the raw material quantities from the drawings — steel, concrete and blockwork — with their waste allowances, ready for purchasing and for building up item rates before tender.
Example
A take-off of a tower’s slabs showed 96 tonnes of steel at 5% waste.
Where it is used
Purchasing and site logistics planning.
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