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Timberline Software Support – Estimating Issues & Solutions

Cassell Construction Estimating

Timberline Software Support Issues Listed below are 4 common Timberline Estimating issues and their solutions. Issue: Attempting to open a Timberline Estimate, message appears, “File needs to be inspected”, followed by message, “File is corrupt” a. Reinstall Estimating. In almost all cases, this will re-link the files.

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Roof Inspection Checklists

Job Order Contracting

Roof Inspection Checklists can be automated and linked to detailed cost models for budgeting and project estimation. Additionally, the use of proven, robust, LEAN construction delivery methods, can assure consistent, on-demand, project delivery with on-time, on-budget, and satisfaction for all all participants and stakeholders.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging. Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount. How construction loans work.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. 80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management.

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Delivering Improved Construction Repair Renovation and Maintenance Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

While change is gradual, the benefits of consistent delivery of quality project outcomes on-time and on-budget have been proven. Traditional methods for planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery are incapable of driving mutually beneficial optimal outcomes. Regular owner inspections. Project kick-off meeting.

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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget

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The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception. This budget will evolve into a Master Budget as the site is selected and more information is known about the scope of the project.