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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. When projects go over budget, they result in frustration, delays, missed timelines, terminated relationships, and loss of reputation for companies. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates.

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Construction Cost Codes: Everything You Need to Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2020, the value of commercial construction amounted to approximately $5.8 A key piece is having the ability to see and compare how much specific items or tasks cost so you can correctly forecast and manage cash flow. . Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. .

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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. These data points portray the current state of affairs while also forecasting what’s to come.

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The smartest ceiling in education

Construction Specifier

From libraries to sprawling university athletic centers, facilities run the gambit in terms of size, budget, and complexity. According to the 2020 Fails Management Institute (FMI) U.S. and Canada Construction Forecast, education is expected to grow by two percent for 2020 alone, rising to three percent for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

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McKinstry Paves the Way for Smoother Tech Adoption in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are plenty of reasons behind this, though the most common ones are largely related to budget and staff. . In a 2020 study by JBKnowledge , respondents were asked what they considered is the top limiting factor in trying and/or adopting new technology at their firms. Inability to forecast effectively. Uncertain estimates.

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Making Budget Overruns a Thing of the Past by Predicting Future Costs

Construction Business Owner

Making Budget Overruns a Thing of the Past by Predicting Future Costs. Getting the right data can to increase accuracy in estimates. Wed, 01/22/2020 - 16:48. Architects, estimators and engineers face a unique challenge: planning future projects with today’s construction costs. Greg Ragsdale. Business Management.

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2020 Builder of the Year: True Homes—a Culture Like No Other

Pro Builder

2020 Builder of the Year: True Homes—a Culture Like No Other. Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:30. True Homes is Pro Builder 's 2020 Builder of the Year, in large part because of the home builder's purpose-driven company culture, which is yielding truly amazing results. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. And it works.