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Construction Cost Estimating Facts

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Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.

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LEAN construction cost estimating

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LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Remember that a cost estimate is NOT then same a price estimate.

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Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity

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Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, support services, and enabling technology to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects on-time and on-budget at the lowest possible cost and with full financial visibility and transparency.

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Job Order Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop

Job Order Contracting

A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment! contact-form].

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Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Also, it is incumbent upon owners and building users to provide enough information to enable the builder to create a detailed line-item cost estimate and associated timeline.