Overseas Country Data Downloads
Estimating International Construction Projects
What are the main differences between Estimating & Constructing a facility overseas vs. the USA? After 40+ years of compiling Capital Cost Estimates in the USA & in over 37 Overseas countries, I have listed below the main differences that an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor need to be aware of:
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.
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
The 20 Most Expensive Cities for Construction Work in the 2nd Half of 2022
It’s no surprise that Global Construction Prices have increased substantially in the past 18 months! Sky-high inflation, fuel price spikes, supply chain problems & the ongoing Ukraine conflict have created a perfect storm, driving up international construction costs. Compass International has researched and compiled this report on the TOP 20 most expensive cities to carry out construction projects.
2020 Forecast of Construction (Labor & Materials) Inflation & Construction Productivity in the 20 leading economies:
The following is our latest forecast of construction inflation & construction productivity related to the following countries. Note: Construction productivity is based on historical benchmark data from a number of new Industrial / Manufacturing Facilities. The construction productivity is expressed & based on skilled & unskilled construction hours for work performed in the USA on new projects valued between $10 & $150 million. The US benchmark value is based on a work effort of 100 construction man-hours to perform a specific construction work task.
2019 Construction Inflation Rates & Skilled Construction worker hourly Bill out Rate for the top 15 Major Countries:
The following is our latest forecast of 2019 Construction (Labor & Materials) Inflation Rates & Skilled Construction hourly bill out hourly rates:
International Warehouse / Logistics Center Costs:
Specifies the low range, high range & average cost per Square Foot & Square Meter for 20 USA & International locations
International 2 to 3 Star Hotel Construction
Compiled cost per square foot & square meter benchmark report on 25 # USA & International locations.