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January 2015 Estimating Survey – Estimating Best Practices

Construction Dive

Last month in ConstructionPro Week, we presented an overview of the results of our January 2015 Estimating Survey, including methods used to perform take-offs, sources of cost/pricing data, use of technology and overall satisfaction ratings. The survey also asked readers to share three best practices for developing a solid estimate.

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January 2015 Estimating Survey - Preliminary Results

Construction Dive

More than 200 responses were received from last month''s estimating survey, which closed on February 3. The goal of the survey was three fold:Learn about the use of spreadsheet software and estimating applicationBecome familiar with best practices in estimating, andUnderstand the role of risk management practices in pricing projects.In

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Building-integrated Photovoltaics Expected to Play a Larger Role in Making Buildings Green

Construction Dive

billion by 2015. based firm, which recently published its estimates in a report entitled “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Markets -- 2012.” Nanomarkets LC believes the worldwide market for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) will skyrocket from approximately $2.1 billion now to roughly $7.5 ” Read more.

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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

Progress in England was stalled in 2015 when planning laws were changed to make it more difficult to gain permission for new onshore wind turbines – in what was effectively a ban. megawatts of power – equivalent to just 0.02% of the on-shore total needed in England based on National Grid estimates.

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New construction starts in 2017 to increase 5% to $713 billion

BD+C

construction starts for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion, following gains of 11% in 2015 and an estimated 1% in 2016. Dodge Data & Analytics today released its 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook. The report predicts that total U.S.

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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. Peitlock, B.A.,

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2015 – Creating a Database for Construction Cost Estimating

Building Information Management

There are several key considerations when developing a “living” database for construction cost estimating. General organizational structure: Portfolio, Contracts, Projects, Estimates. 4clicks.com/construction-cost-estimating-software-comparison/.' Please review and add to the list! buildings.