Preventive Maintenance and Life Cycle Costing
Recently our very own David Lewek, Principal Consulting Engineer at RSMeans, had an article published online at Facility Executive magazine.
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Futuristic Building Trends
Technology resides in a perpetual state of evolution. The most up-to-date technology of the now will inevitably be surpassed, if not tomorrow, then soon. Below is a list of some current technologies that may seem pulled from the pages of science fiction but are in fact very real.
Facility Life Cycle Costs with RSMeans Part 2
Comparison Of Buildings
To illustrate a comparison of buildings, the publicly available dataset was again used to develop 5 life cycle cost models that were created in a similar manner as previously described.
To illustrate a comparison of buildings, the publicly available dataset was again used to develop 5 life cycle cost models that were created in a similar manner as previously described.
Facility Life Cycle Costs with RSMeans Part 1
Life cycle cost analysis is the act of considering the initial, sustainment, and the cost of replacement or disposal over the lifespan of the facility. It is the full measure of a facility’s cost and is instrumental in the comparison of multiple facilities. So how can you estimate, plan, and prepare for a facility’s life cycle costs? How can you easily compare multiple facility’s life cycle costs against each other? What does the geolocation of facility life cycle costs look like and what are the advantages? This article attempts to answer these questions and more using cost data by RSMeans and external resources.
Mark It Up! Getting to a Realistic Bottom Line When Budgetary Estimating
“What are the “appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?”
I get this question a lot from my architect friends when helping them budget their projects through the design process. The answer can get messy considering all the factors that can impact the bottom line. There are many variables to consider. With this blog post I will answer the “markup” question for an average facilities project and try to keep it simple but still useful.
Spring Ahead in Construction Project Planning
If the construction calendar were laid out on a timeline graph, it would likely resemble a bell curve, with the bulk of construction work being shouldered in the summer months. Here are some things to keep in mind for your summer construction project planning.
Wise Spending at Fiscal Year End
Many times a facility manager receives their budget for the year at the beginning of their Fiscal Year (FY). This budget may include set-aside funding for repair, maintenance or small construction projects.
4 Change Order Causes
Change orders bring frustration to the construction industry, spiking costs and prolonging project schedules for owners and contractors. Even when the project is well-planned in advance and details seem in order, a last-minute alteration can throw everything out of sync…
Costing Construction
Let’s start with a little bit of sarcasm. Imagine an advertisement for the latest construction estimating software; “…With click and drag speed you can choose from thousands of line items of unit cost national average data and build accurate cost estimates…blah, blah, blah! ”
8 Thought-Provoking Findings from Survey on Energy Efficiency
The United States Conference of Mayors recently published a report titled Energy Efficiency and Technologies in America’s Cities.
