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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

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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Construction Project Manager Field Guide

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When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

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Bluebeam Tip: Show All Measurements in Estimating Take-off

Carol Hagen

Note that the perimeter equals the length in an area measurement if you are performing calculations for your estimate. I am available and travel the United States providing in-house customized training for your Project Managers, Estimators and supporting office staff. If you are measuring perimeter.

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Bluebeam Revu Tip: Text Box and Callout Markups

Carol Hagen

I am available and travel the United States providing in-house customized training for your Project Managers, Estimators and supporting office staff. Once there choose Markup and check the box next to “Autosize Text Box and Callout Markups”, then click OK.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. A New Year in Construction Estimating. Hello to all the friends that I have made over the past 25 years of facilitating construction estimating seminars. For all those that think traveling is glamorous … not!

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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.

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How to Get Your Manager’s Approval to Attend Construction Conferences, Events, and Tradeshows

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For instance, if it’s a construction event aimed at C-level executives, and you’re a superintendent or project manager, there’s probably better events to spend your time on. This should include the price of the event pass you want, travel costs, meal costs, and accommodation/hotel prices if overnight stays are required.