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Dependable Cost Estimating Software for Construction

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Dependable Cost Estimating Software is needed to develop reliable construction cost estimates. Requirements for dependable cost estimating software include. Cost estimate copy and paste. Collaborative online cost estimate review and/or creation. Automatic cost estimate comparison. Ease-of-use.

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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

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Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. Technology. BIM is not a solution, but a tool. ” Henry Ford.

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Forget Construction Cost Estimating Accuracy

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I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. This is clearly foolish.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

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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. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates.

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Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

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Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

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Local Market Construction Cost Data

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Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Enables integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery workflow. Track multiple programs, contracts, projects, estimates/bids/proposals, issues/tasks, and workorders throughout their lifecycles. Compliance.

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Construction Bid Win Percentage

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The industry average of 25% largely reflects the inefficiencies in bid preparation, lack of trust in cost estimates, and inconsistencies in pricing. Enhanced Credibility : Using objective, third-party data builds trust with clients, as it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and fairness in cost estimation.

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