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Construction Cost Estimating Facts

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Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Valid construction estimates

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Valid construction estimates are based on processes and procedures, however, most organizations rely upon dated, ineffective methods. Cost and time estimates are imperative to the success of any construction project, both during construction and throughout the project life. 2 Detailed line item estimating.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds).

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Cost effective FSRM Facilities Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization

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Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Sustainment.

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Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings

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Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction.

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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.