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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. And thats all against a backdrop of political transition. percent, which is a 2.4

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Project cost estimation levels – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Project cost estimation levels depend on the amount of current, actionable information available about the project at a given stage. As a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity progresses and the scope becomes more defined, the estimates become more reliable. #1. Reliability Range: Wide range, typically -50% to +100%.

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Leveraging Project Data to Supercharge Construction Estimating

ENR Construction

Despite significant efforts to enhance construction productivity and efficiency, many projects continue to experience budget overruns and delays. The Problem with “Unknowns” in Construction Estimation A significant cause of project overruns lies in the estimating phase, primarily due to uncertainties and incomplete information.

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Aurigo Software Partners with Delaware DOT to Streamline Planning and Delivery of Statewide Capital Program

Civil + Structural Engineer

Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced it has entered into a multiyear contract with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to modernize the planning, funding, and execution of the agency’s Capital Transportation Program.

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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. When projects go over budget, they result in frustration, delays, missed timelines, terminated relationships, and loss of reputation for companies. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. FAR 36.203. FAR 2.101 and 13.000. Owner Leadership.

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Palmer Paving Gains Estimating Speed and Flexibility, and Powerful, Easy Tracking and Analysis with Software Technology

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Greg Norris, B2W Software Palmer Paving is no stranger to benefits of software technology, and a unified approach to estimating, performance tracking and accounting continues to pay dividends. Jim Madden, chief estimator Palmer Paving creates more than 500 estimates annually. Large bids are in the $10- and $20-million range.