Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. Project loss insurance, or PLI, is designed to mitigate catastrophic construction project losses. Project loss insurance coverage. How project loss insurance works. How much does project loss insurance cost?

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Pro Builder

JUNE 17, 2021

Managing Rising Construction Costs: Insurance. Builders and remodelers may be subjected to coinsurance penalties as a result of rising building material prices if they do not make changes to their policies. If the insured fails to maintain the coverage, possibly due to changing costs and values, the insured is subject to a penalty.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. The original Construction Estimate most certainly did not anticipate being faced with a Pandemic of epic proportions. Staying competitive with Construction Estimating is difficult to achieve in normal times. Under estimate real costs. cost overruns. Less opportunities.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The need for estimation and costing of construction can’t be understated. Construction managers and developers can minimize the risk of failure by getting a cost estimate before committing to a hard bid for a construction project. What is the Importance of Cost Estimation in Construction Projects? Material costs.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

The cost of theft in the construction industry is estimated to be a billion dollars by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Unsecured equipment and materials are especially at risk. Additionally, heavy equipment owners can’t rely entirely on insurance to offset the cost of theft.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As Florida markets work to rebuild from devastating Hurricane Ian, homeowners are confronted with inflated prices for building materials, adding insult to injury amid comprehensive recovery efforts across the Sunshine State. Building material prices fell 0.3% Building Materials. Building Materials.

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Chianelli Estimating

JUNE 10, 2019

Cost Estimating has been a part of the construction industry since any structure was ever built. Cost Estimating Construction in today’s building industry spells out, not only the cost of a job, but allows the job to stay relatively financially secure, with the least amount of cost overruns.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. I spoke with our Senior Estimator, Rob Johnson, about his take on economies of scale and his big message was, “as the scope increases, the square foot cost comes down”.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc, a renowned company that deals with road resurfacing technology and pavement maintenance, is inviting application for the post of Project Estimator for the office located at Bloomsburg, PA. Duties & Responsibilities: Scrutinize documents for creating time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 6, 2021

An estimator will use a project’s blueprints to determine the materials and quantities required to complete the project as depicted during takeoff. This is why a construction estimating takeoff is also known as a material takeoff or a quantity takeoff. This makes it impossible to accurately estimate and bid on a project.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Your building department will include an architect, estimator, project manager, project supervisor, project assistant and promoter to complete the following Design-Build Construction phases. Following Phase I Preliminary Design, your estimator will coordinate a smaller pool of bidders to secure a quick, estimated, ball park price.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2014

General Construction Estimate Spreadsheet is Microsoft excel workbook that can be edited completely. This estimating spreadsheet is formed with 16 division CSI Master format. The sheet includes numerous quantities , and unit costs associated with labor, material , and subcontractor.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 9, 2016

This youtube construction video is based on National Construction Estimator developed by Craftsman Book Company. National Estimator refers to a construction estimating software program that offers the same functionality as a book. It is the software engine that is enriched with the Craftsman construction estimating databases.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You should also know which materials are ideal for building commercial properties that attract your target customers. Estimate Costs. Also, be ready to pay fees for building permits, insurance, upkeep of existing structures like fence lines and drainage systems, and maintenance of construction equipment.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

The foundation for a successful estimate depends on authentic takeoff of the quantities of the various materials involved in the project. The various elements that lead to an effective cost estimate are as: Labor Hours : Labor hour amounts can be prepared by crew analysis or applied on a unit man-hour basis.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Vertigraph, a noted provider of takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry, just launched of its updated and improved SiteWorx/ OS Version 5.0 This newly launched software has promoted takeoff and estimating to an advance level. Estimating Sheets Sample. at 5:42 PM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 9, 2014

Labour cost estimation helps in understanding how much hiring and paying a labour influences the employer’s benefits costs, insurance premiums, payroll tax contributions and others. Estimating direct cost estimation includes various methods following which the entire procedure becomes much simpler.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Proper estimation helps construction professionals to find out the prospective construction cost concerning a project. Estimating is prepared at different phases of project duration and it is based on the objective of estimation. Initially estimation is initiated by the contractor prior to actual commencement of construction.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimating Software for home construction. Estimation software developed for estimating some of the biggest projects in the world. A truly effective cost estimating solution requires three things : 1. The main features of cost estimating software for home construction :-.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 11, 2022

Market value has a lot more to do with supply and demand than any material factor. Specifically, it comes into play with RCE in the context of insurance. RCE insurance refers to the reconstruction cost estimate that will determine how much coverage you get. Current Value of Materials. Construction Backlog.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

to 1.20, that is applied to the TOTAL of a detailed line estimate for a JOC Project/Job Order, as created from the approved and current JOC Unit Price Book (UPB). Job Order Contracting Training Note – JOC Coefficient. A JOC coefficient is a factor, typically ranging from 0.80

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. The contract must include: The approximate starting date and completion date Description of the work to be performed List of the materials to be used Detailed set of specifications.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

time and materials contract. The costs can include direct costs such as labor, materials, supplies, etc. They also include overhead costs such as insurance, mileage, a portion of your office rent. There’s seemingly no risk of losing money on materials. design and build contract. guaranteed maximum price contract.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

For example, if you completely own a piece of equipment, you probably estimate the amount of fuel that it uses on a job, but may not consider including the depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and other costs associated with running it. And how can you improve your estimates? By upgrading your technology.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Setting up an AOB.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a compressed schedule moving a project along more quickly, inflation will have less impact on any potential increases in materials costs, given the materials are secured earlier in the schedule, which stabilizes those costs. To effectively fast-track a job, careful consideration must be given to material ordering.

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Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. There will, no doubt, be material shortages and backorder delays. Material made and bought from China will be delayed due to their slowed production. For contractors to substitute material with “Made in America” goods is more expensive.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2013

The American Society of Professional Estimator (ASPE) recently unveils the latest Eighth Edition of Standard Estimating Practice. It is the standard set of practices and processes useful guidance focusing on "how to" reference manual on the practice of estimating construction projects.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 2, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. How to prepare a bid estimate to win a project. Estimating a construction bid involve some knowledge of the building process. The bid estimate is specific to the project conditions illustrated in the plans and specifications. Measure material quantity by executing a material takeoff.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

We will create a three-dimensional model of all the materials and procedures for a land development project to insure accuracy for earthwork calculations, stockpile volume calculation, utilities, concrete and asphalt measurement and estimate cost.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Certificates of insurance. Insurance . Scope of work documents may cover information such as who will complete certain parts of the project or what kinds of materials are going to be used. . Acceptable material deviations. Material requirements. Architectural drawings. Work orders. Safety reports. 5: Drawings.

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