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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction industry statistics and data are increasingly important as they help accelerate decision-making on and off the construction site. And while project data is ideal for decisions in the present, relevant industry statistics can light a path in the dark for future decisions. See statistics by topic: General Outlook.

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STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors

Job Order Contracting

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning and budgeting repair, renovation (sustainment) and new construction factors remains a flawed approach.

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Area Cost Factors – Not a viable for Federal Construction Cost Estimating?

Job Order Contracting

They are used in the development of construction cost budgets and project estimates. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning budgeting or estimates for construction repair, renovation, and new build projects remains a fundamentally flawed approach. The result is the misuse of billions of dollars. – GAO.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Overcoming Common Facilities Management Challenges – 2019 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines. By reducing waste, existing budgets and staff can be optimized. Labor is the largest cost component of a construction project accounting for 40-60% of total cost.

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Monitoring Your Financial Position to Succeed in the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In fact, there are numerous examples which show that irrespective of the hard work and precision which is put into place for each and every project, failure to pair this with an effective construction accounting and expense control strategy which drives back-end decision making, can be the difference between success and failure.

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MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes.