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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

It is used to organize the finances of the entity and to segregate expenditures, revenue, assets and liabilities in order to give interested parties a better understanding of the financial health of the entity. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. May also be called pricing.

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Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Market in Flux

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Chart: courtesy Shinn Builder Partnerships Operating Costs The 2021 report also revealed that home builder operating expenses—consisting of indirect construction costs, financing expenses, sales and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses—averaged just 14.2%, which is low based on historical averages of about 18%.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

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WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Meaning, they’ve likely paid for most of the materials, labor, and overhead a while back. That’s accounting’s job, right?

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

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All these moving pieces mean purchasing teams, finance, and executives need to work closely to keep operations running smoothly—and within the budget. Straight away, procurement, project management, and finance, should meet to discuss project requirements. What are the overhead costs? Is there a need to find a new vendor?

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

All these moving pieces mean purchasing teams, finance, and executives need to work closely to keep operations running smoothly—and within the budget. Straight away, procurement, project management, and finance, should meet to discuss project requirements. What are the overhead costs? Is there a need to find a new vendor?

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Meaning, they’ve likely paid for most of the materials, labor, and overhead a while back. That’s accounting’s job, right?

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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There are billions and billions of dollars out there to finance homes that can be leased as fast as they can be built.”. A year ago, Ellenburg was on his way to raising up to $100 million of investor capital to finance the construction of 800 to 1,000 traditionally built single-family rental homes in multiple communities across Florida.

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