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CAPEX & OPEX International Refinery Cost per Barrel Benchmarks

How to Calculate a Location Factor (LF)

Location factors (LF) are a fundamental product of any Estimating / Cost Engineering Consulting organization supporting industries with global assets and capital projects.

US Construction Productivity vs. Global Construction Productivity Benchmarks

The US Construction industry ranks # 1 in world for Construction Labor Productivity out of the 200+ countries around the world.

Vietnam’s Recent Construction “BOOM”

Vietnam is experiencing a construction “boom” in its economy and its overall construction sector continues to outpace its Southeast Asian neighbors.

Modularized Oil Refinery EPC Benchmarks

We Are Seeing a New Trend of Constructing Smaller “Modularized / Fast Track” 10,000 to 30,000 Barrel a Day Oil Refinery Projects Around the World.

Hydrogen Manufacturing Facilities

Forecasts suggest that $150 billion will be spent on new Hydrogen (H2) related EPC Capital Projects around the world in the next 5 years!

Improving Construction Property

Over the years, numerous papers, studies, and publications have been written on this important subject. Construction productivity is unfortunately well below other industry standards. Why is this, and how can construction productivity be improved?

Electric Vehicle Batteries

A number of major US-based automakers have committed billions of dollars in new CAPEX project funds in the last 12 to 24 months. These new projects will employ 1,000s of construction workers in the next couple of years: The following chart provides historical EPC benchmarks of some of these facilities:

India Construction Day Rates – 2023 Cost Basis

India is experiencing a construction boom and is forecast to see annual growth in its construction sector of 8% to 11% in 2023 and 2024. Ten years ago, the majority of major US & European industrial / manufacturing companies were directing their CAPEX capital investments into China. However, with all the recent political posturing, territorial disputes, and COVID-related shutdown issues, China has experienced a slowdown in capital investment

Railway Engineering & Construction Cost Benchmarks USA Location – 2023 Cost Basis

New & Refurbished Railroad Cost Benchmarks per mile & Km, includes Traffic Control Systems, Detailed Design / Construction Management costs

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The 2022 International Infrastructure/Public Works Construction Costs and Benchmark Yearbook

We are pleased to announce our latest 2022 Estimating Database titled, The 2022 International Infrastructure/Public Works Construction Costs and Benchmark Yearbook. Our newest publication includes

The Global Construction Newsletter for January to March 2022:

Compass International – The Global Construction Newsletter for January to March 2022: Executive Summary: It looks like 2022 will be a challenging year for the

Most Expensive Cities for Construction as of June 2021

The 20 most expensive international cities to construct a 4 / 5 Star Hotel or Class “A” Office Building: The average cost in Geneva Switzerland