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Steps Toward Successful Construction Cost Estimating

Building Information Management

Steps Toward a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either.

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G. F. Wilbur Plumbing replaces apartment buildings’ water heaters

Contractor Magazine

Brad Howe, project manager and commercial estimator for Ann Arbor, Michigan-based G. Wilbur Plumbing, and a crew of talented UA Local 190 union tradesmen installed replacement water heaters for the Chestnut Lake apartment complex in Yip-see. In “Yip-see” Mich., an almost-forgotten job paves the way for another.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

40% of respondents said they have added new technology during the pandemic, including project management, field collaboration, estimating, workforce management, and bidding programs. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type.

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The 5 Steps Toward Successful Construction Cost Estimating

Building Information Management

Five Steps for a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either.

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5 Steps to a Successful Construction Cost Estimate

Building Information Management

Collaboration – To paraphrase, “no successful cost estimator is an island” It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trade, site visits, sharing estimates and jointly reviewing/refining and negotiating estimates, and more!

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) : An organization dedicated to the interests of professional construction and program management. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. These uncertainties are risks to the project.