Case Study of Akashi-Kaikyo, The Longest Suspension Bridge.
Unit Rates Estimating Units rates estimating is a topic which any skilled cost estimator should master. Having a strong understanding of what is included in a unit rate, how a unit rate is impacted by various factors, simple versus complex unit rates, etc. opens the door for a cost estimator to achieve better productivity, increase […]
Maximizing Profits – Estimator’s Role
Efficiency versus Productivity Estimating a construction project for bidding is a task that requires a multitude of skills. Cost estimating skills are obviously the top set of competencies that good estimators have to master. To be a great estimator, one needs to go beyond productivity and become efficient at cost estimating. Most people when asked what they […]
Capital Cost Estimating – Types and Methods
Working as a cost consultant, I get lots of questions from my clients about how to define the types of cost estimates, the methodologies used for estimating and where to find applicable guides. I thought I would write a blog post to share some quick knowledge. To helps us understand how we decide what method(s) […]