Cost Estimating Tools/Techniques Help Owners Minimize Risk

摘要

Today's owners need a greater handle on forecasted construction costs as well as the ability to produc more detailed, higher quality estimates that drive better capital approval processes and profits with less risk exposure. Typically, owners obtain final cost information that only meets AACE Class 4 or Class 5 guidelines. Capital improvement authorities require far more detail. Many owners rely on published cost data such as R. S. Means, with markups applied to localize the project in time and place. To make the best use of such data, it must be organized and presented for appropriate use.