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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

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The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item

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Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Benefits of Unit Cost Line Item Estimating.

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2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management

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With appropriate levels of owner leadership and competency and currently available tools and support services efficient facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction (life-cycle management) can be achieved. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. via 4bt.us.

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Delivering Improved Construction Repair Renovation and Maintenance Outcomes

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Without management leadership and support for efficient life-cycle asset management, rampant economic and environmental waster will remain the norm for most. While change is gradual, the benefits of consistent delivery of quality project outcomes on-time and on-budget have been proven.

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The Digital Builder's Guide to Preconstruction Collaboration

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From overextended budgets to project delays, an ineffective preconstruction phase can cause your construction life cycle to fall like dominoes. The upside of this fact is that success in the preconstruction phase can lead to significant cost and resource savings.

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LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting

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A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

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