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Interdependent Constraints
Submitted by Guest Blogger Steven Spemcer The complexity of interdependent constraints makes the choice of a starting point very difficult as it ‘all’ matters. Ask any Owner they will tell you they...
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Pulled In Every Direction?
Estimators have always been great multi-taskers. They are cultivating relationships with subcontractors and suppliers while they are scheduling the projects. Estimators are also bidding work and...
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Looking For An Estimator?
What should you look for when selecting an outside estimating service? Honesty. You want a consultant to tell you the truth without having another agenda. Timely. In the construction arena, if you are...
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A Bad Budget
What happens when you have a bad budget? Just ask the Minnesota Vikings! The stadium is between $10 and $25 million dollars over budget and the sales of the bonds to help fund the project could be...
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The Fantastic Five – Level 1
There are five milestone of estimating on a project. These represent industry recognized points in the design that are used to track the progress of the design, and of course, the costs of the project....
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The Fantastic Five – Level 2 & 3
There are five milestone of estimating on a project. These represent industry recognized points in the design that are used to track the progress of the design, and of course, the costs of the project....
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The Owner Who Knows What’s What
I recently had the pleasure of working with some owners to help set their budget for a planned renovation. The owners knew from the start that understanding the costs would be a large part of a...
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A Free Estimate
The myth of the “free” estimate is one that I have to constantly battle. A free estimate is an estimate that is provided to a contractor, owner or architect for no cost, in the hopes that when the...
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Construction Projects Over Budget
What happens if your project is over budget? You could end up paying more, the project could get canceled, or the project could get started and not finished. All of these options have serious...
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Partial Design Estimates
With a partially designed project you can still get a detailed estimate. This is one of the best types of estimates to do if you are trying to control costs prior to construction. The partial design...
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