Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

In a project management cycle the metrics are Planned , Implemented , Measured (actual vs. budgeted) and then reacted to, correcting for deviations by making changes to the original plan. As you travel south the road signs point you in a direction that does not match the plan causing great consternation to the driver. Enough said!

Estimating 40

Estimating Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 40

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

For all those that think traveling is glamorous … not! There was one great result to all this travel in that I made about 8,000 new friends across the country that also have an interest in construction estimating (sick, sick individuals). I remember there was actually a Hughes Airlines that was yellow like a banana.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Overhead Contract 45

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

The joke went like this; Question: What is the definition of an “engineer’s estimate”? The reality is engineers (and architects alike) do not have the best track record for budgeting project costs accurately. Answer: The cost of construction in heaven. Not so funny, but so true. construction consultants.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

The joke went like this; Question: What is the definition of an “engineer’s estimate”? The reality is engineers (and architects alike) do not have the best track record for budgeting project costs accurately. · Travel distance. · Answer: The cost of construction in heaven. · Weather. ·

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40