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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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LEAN construction cost estimating

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LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Continuous improvement. Scope of Work.

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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

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Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel.

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Innovative Construction Capital Delivery for Public Sector Owners

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Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. Inadequate and unsupportable construction cost estimates. Inappropriate project delivery team. Where is YOUR organization?

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Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management

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Fortunately, the challenges for generating value from the ongoing numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects can be significantly reduced through the application of system thinking and associated robust processes, workflows, and tools. Step 2: Follow a Robust Workflow for ALL Projects.

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Community-based Construction Cost Estimating

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Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.