General Estimating Downloads
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.
Improving Construction Productivity
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?
What does it cost to design & build a Logistics / Distribution Center in the USA & around the world
Every day we hear news of major companies building new Logistics / Distribution Center in the USA & around the world. We are frequently asked this question by Owners, Developers, Architects & Engineers, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors & Construction Professionals around the world. To answer this question we have researched & collected “current day” costs from more than 15 countries.
Estimators / Cost Engineers / Quantity Surveyor’s Site Visit Checklist
This checklist is applicable to all types of construction facilities, New (Greenfield) / Retrofit (Brownfield) / Upgrade / Debottlenecking / Add-on Location of facility (USA or Overseas).
Global Food & Beverage Facility EPC Cost Benchmarks
This cost benchmark report itemizes various Construction, Engineering & CM values for 17 # types of facilities
Location Factors for Two Story College Add On Project
Utilize our latest facility cost model for comparing construction costs around the world; you can download this and add it to your personal cost estimating library for your future use. Two Story College Add on with 16 Laboratory Work Areas.
Preliminary & Detailed Cost Estimate Checklist
This comprehensive checklist will ensure that all scope items are captured. Check back regularly as we update these every few months!