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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Key issues related to cost factors: Fluctuating Material Costs: Prices of construction materials can significantly vary based on market conditions, supply chain issues, and seasonal fluctuations, making accurate cost estimations challenging.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order.

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Bluebeam Tip of the Week: 3 Wall Area Measurement Methods for Estimators

Carol Hagen

Bluebeam Revu’s measurement functions provide quick methods for estimators to take-off length, area and quantities. Perspective drawing and the volume tool . Perspective drawing and the volume tool . Perspective drawings and the perimeter tool. The 3 Wall Area Measurement Methods for Estimators using Bluebeam Revu.

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BIM and the Estimator

Cassell Construction Estimating

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. Additionally, built-in clash-detection attributes prohibit drawing ducts through windows, or electrical lines through ducts. Why Design-Build?

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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.

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The Construction Office Imperative: Digitize, Go Paperless and Mobile

Carol Hagen

If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Correspondence, contracts and RFIs, change orders, and drawings are frequently emailed. Many documents in construction also are forms-based.

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Construction Estimating Software: The Complete Guide 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. In an industry with razor-thin margins, incorrect estimates can lead to a major hit in profitability and wreak havoc on your company’s finances. One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. .