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March 9, 2021
3 Federal Estimating Guidelines to Avoid Budget Issues

Federal methods of cost estimation for new construction, renovation and repair projects are not always up to date. With so many Federal facilities to build and maintain every year, this can be a big problem for government budgets. Here are three Federal estimating guidelines to help keep budget issues at bay.

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March 5, 2021
Using Cost Item Assemblies to Improve Estimating Accuracy

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and - sometimes - imposing undertaking. But cost item assemblies can make estimators' jobs easier by providing trusted components that are already vetted for scope completeness and price accuracy.

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December 10, 2020
Untangling the Web: How Current Cost Data Reduces the Risk of Overruns for DOD Construction

There’s no single solution for untangling the complex web of factors that threaten to drive up the costs of every DOD construction project. But possessing current construction costs can make that web a whole lot looser.

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August 27, 2020
Prepared, Not Scared: Emergency Construction Procurement

Breaking news: A disaster has hit your area. Every second counts. Discover how Gordian’s Job Order Contracting solution helps navigate the construction procurement journey through emergencies and natural disasters.

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August 25, 2020
To Stay or to Go: Weighing the Financial Impact of Agency Relocation with the City Cost Index

How can you build an estimate for a large, complex project and be confident that your figures reflect actual market costs for different locales? It’s a difficult task. Luckily, there are tools designed to address this exact problem: The City Cost Index and predictive cost data.

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