Which item is normally included in a contractor's site overhead?
Correct answer: D. Temporary site office and site supervision
- A. Tiles permanently fixed to a finished floor
- B. Bricks permanently incorporated into a wall
- C. Steel bars permanently incorporated into a slab
- D. Temporary site office and site supervision
Explanation
Site overhead includes project-specific expenses such as temporary facilities, site supervision, utilities, and security. Materials incorporated into the permanent works are generally direct costs of their respective work items.
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