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The Rise of the Modern Estimator

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Clearly communicate work and project scope, deliver detailed line item estimates, and maintain operational efficiency and compliance. BIM management.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

When discussing BIM with those yet to take it up the topic of Intellectual Property invariably comes up. It is so important to them it comes across as a major reason they are not using BIM (although I suspect it is more of an excuse). IP and BIM PROCESS. In the BIM context if everyone shares everyone benefits.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The introduction of BIM, cloud based takeoff tools, AI, and bidding platforms have all shaken up the way estimating and preconstruction management operates. . During this session, you’ll see the benefits of using Autodesk Construction Cloud along with tools like BIM 360 and Assemble. Watch more about this major project here. .

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Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book’ – An exclusive guide book for Project Managers, Construction Managers & Quantity Surveyors

Construction Cost Estimating

In order to deal with a construction project, the project manager should have the required skills which range from technical know-how to leadership, negotiation, team building and communication.

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A position is vacant for Assistant Quantity Surveyor in North West England

Construction Cost Estimating

Excellent negotiation skills with both internal and external customers. Live the Balfour Beatty Values. Provide a persistent focus on Zero Harm. Expertise with administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office. Capability for working in tandem with team and independently.