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Locally researched line item cost data is the foundation to best value construction outcomes

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Locally researched line item cost data is the foundation to best value construction outcomes. The foundation to best value construction outcomes. The CDE (Common Data Environment) provided by locally researched detailed cost data is organized using CSI Masterformat to provide ease of use and information reuse.

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Unit Price Construction Cost Estimating

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Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. Contact Us.

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Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds

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Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. A shift in focus from perceived “technology solutions” to a foundational change in day-to-day activities and relationships. CSI Masterfomat).

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Define Construction Procurement

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Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services

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Integrated project delivery software and support services embed robust LEAN planning, procurement and project delivery processes within a common data and cloud technology environment. While fundamental LEAN elements serve as the foundation, solutions can be tailored to an organization’s individual requirements.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

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While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. see LEAN construction guide ).

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Why Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes

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These databases are readily available in electronic format and organized using standardized data formats such as expanded CSI MasterFormat and/or expanded UNIFORMAT. With that baseline, a foundation enabling management is established, making improvement possible.