An accurate budget estimate begins with a clear, detailed Scope of Work. But how do you write a good scope?

A Scope of Work must be clear and complete for a construction project to succeed, and that means gathering a lot of data. But from where? Let’s explore a few sources of information that can help build a strong scope.

Preconstruction planning has been, and continues to be, one of the most challenging aspects of the building lifecycle.

Design work is tricky from a time perspective. Architects and design professionals create drawings and conceptual designs in the present and the structures are built in the future.

Architects, engineers and other design professionals juggle several coexisting responsibilities and desires. They want to design and build great, innovative facilities. They want to create reputations for doing thorough, efficient work. Most importantly, they want to maximize their available budget. But how?

With 30 years’ experience in the A/E field, including 26 years as a licensed architect, John Bolton knows his way around a construction estimate.

Creating a construction cost estimate can be quite a puzzle. From scoping to quantity takeoff to cost estimating- to produce a thorough, accurate estimate that stays within the project’s budget and timeline. Check out this eBook to learn more.

Construction spending is on the rise… and all that spending has to be planned, estimated and validated. See how the industry relies on RSMeans Data Online for quick and easy access to construction costs.

In the past three years, only 31 percent of all projects came within 10 percent of their budgets.

An accurate cost estimate can make or break a construction project.