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Forget Construction Cost Estimating Accuracy

Job Order Contracting

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. This is clearly foolish.

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Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution

Job Order Contracting

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties.

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2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

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. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality.

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Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques 

Job Order Contracting

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life cycle of the project alone is not sufficient as source of creating value to the clients and end users.

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function.

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Construction Cost Estimators, BIM, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Are Construction Cost Estimators an Obstacle to Efficient Project Delivery and BIM? Even today, most construction cost estimators continue to rely exclusively upon spreadsheets, despite well documented issues with the practice. Good dedicated cost estimating software programs are successful for a reason.