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Construction Cost Estimating Improvement

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The ability to access current, objective, and granular labor, material, and equipment costs on a local level represents a significant Construction Cost Estimating Improvement. Sample Estimate: The post Construction Cost Estimating Improvement appeared first on Four BT, LLC. Lets work together to make it happen. Learn more here.

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Area Cost Factors – Not a viable for Federal Construction Cost Estimating?

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Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021

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Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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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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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.

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Learning about Job Order Contracting?

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JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. Do I need to procure a set of technical specifications from a JOC products and services provider?

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STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors

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As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost variances.