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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021

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Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

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Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery

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News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build benefits.

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Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates

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Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates per the GAO. In all instances more effort is needs to efficiently and strategically manage our government owned built infrastructure from life-cycle and best value perspectives. GAO DOD Cost Estimating. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018.

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Learning about Job Order Contracting?

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JOC is proven to expedite construction work on existing or new facilities and other types of physical infrastructure for repair, renovation. Can owners create independent estimates? Owners can develop detailed cost proposals by line item and prepare an independent estimate. When should JOC be used? via 4bt.us. via 4bt.us.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

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Real property owners and facilities managers can now efficiently execute their numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and cost-effectively reduce deferred maintenance levels. Properly budget for and prioritize common, recurring renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects.