Construction Cost Database Development
How any organization approaches construction cost data development can have a significant impact upon cost visibility and cost management capability. Understanding the […]
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Historical Construction Cost Data
While historical construction cost data can provide broad benchmarking context, square-foot or assembly-level “historical cost” databases are often of limited value for […]
The 4 Horsemen of AECOO Project Failure
The 4 Horsemen of AECOO Project Failure In the realm of construction and engineering, understanding the key factors that contribute to project […]
Understanding the Value a Locally Researched Detailed Construction Cost Database
It is important to recognize the importance of detailed line item UPBs and furthermore that 1.) not all UPBs provide the same value, and 2.) national average cost databases do not provide the equivalent cost representation whether “location indexes” or “location factors” are used.
Harness the POWER of Locally Researched Granular Cost Data
Harness the POWER of Locally Researched Granular Cost Data to measurably improve productivity.
RELIABLE Construction Cost Estimating
Reliable construction cost estimating is important to real property owners, facilities management professions, architects, and engineers. If a job is estimated correctly […]
Construction Cost Data – A Valuable Read?
What type of construction cost data do you use? Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management […]
IPD – Ensuring Construction COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond!
Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused […]
Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is Critical
Locally researched construction cost data is critical, especially detailed line item unit price cost information, for the following reasons: Financial Transparency – […]
Construction Material Costs Rising
+17.4 % for copper and brass mill shapes + 12.3 percent for steel mill products + 52.8% for diesel fuel, 52.8 + […]
Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects
Real property owners and facilities managers can now efficiently execute their numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and cost-effectively reduce […]
5 Tips for Construction Cost Estimators
Best practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and […]
ERP, BIM … Are they really useful to Facilities Management
While at some high level integration, ERP is valuable to FMers, especially from a financials perspective, let’s face it… it’s just another […]
Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data
Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data is changing the way architects, engineers, contractors, subs, and owners interact. The OpenCost Approach provides a […]