Tuesday, November 11, 2014

A Seasoned Construction Cost Estimator Can Help A Project Run Smoothly


By determining exact details such as cost, scope, and delivery date, the preconstruction process can get the project off the ground smoothly—or not at all. Firms like Vermeulens, which specializes in preconstruction cost management services, can recommend the most efficient use of resources and money to owners. Consultants for construction cost estimating services essentially work like a project’s captain, navigator, financial planner, taskmaster, and enforcer.
http://www.vermeulens.com/green-at-no-cost/a-seasoned-construction-cost-estimator-can-help-a-project-run-smoothly

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

How a Construction Cost Estimator Prevents Budget Overruns on Projects


During the hearings, the contractor claimed that the VA never provided a design that could be built with the allotted budget. As it happens, experts agree that incomplete design is among the leading causes of construction overruns. It’s far from the only one, though, as factors like late changes to project specifications, fluctuations in building material prices, and inadvertent omission of line items may also cause the budget to spiral out of control. Clients and contractors can avoid the headache-inducing scenario faced by the VA by hiring a construction cost estimator firm like Vermeulens, Inc. before signing off on a project. The estimator will look at all the project plans and documents during the design phase to ensure that all costs are accounted for so that no surprise expenses will pop up during actual construction. - See more at: http://www.vermeulens.com/green-at-no-cost/how-a-construction-cost-estimator-prevents-budget-overruns-on-projects#sthash.stS89GPw.dpuf
http://www.vermeulens.com/green-at-no-cost/how-a-construction-cost-estimator-prevents-budget-overruns-on-projects

Friday, September 12, 2014

A Construction Cost Estimator Aids in Building Skyscrapers Efficiently


Projects like the construction of 1 World Trade Center and 432 Park Avenue obviously entail large amounts of funding, and many actually see it as necessary to complete such structures. On the other hand, the increased demand does not mean that builders should not make use of any measure that properly accounts for the costs of building these marvelous structures. Using construction cost estimating services can help manage available resources and ensure that the costs justify the final product’s quality. An experienced construction cost estimator, such as a professional from specialist firm Vermeulens Inc., can aid in building skyscrapers efficiently as accurate estimates guide financiers in allocating resources. Moreover, the estimates can be used to determine the feasibility and profitability of new constructions. To ensure the smooth progress of a project, the specialist can even give a detailed breakdown indicating how much a particular phase should cost.
http://www.vermeulens.com/green-at-no-cost/a-construction-cost-estimator-aids-in-building-skyscrapers-efficiently

Monday, August 18, 2014

Keep Close to the Budget: Advantages of Construction Cost Estimators


According to ColumbusCEO.com, for clients to keep their projects efficiently designed and managed, investing in an excellent architect and builder is imperative. It helps considerably if these professionals understand a design-build approach that reuses materials, or harnesses reusable ones while efficiently collaborating with providers—structural and mechanical engineers, electricians, and interior designers, among others—involved in every phase of construction. A resourceful construction manager should be able to execute and complete tasks within or around the set deadlines without having to inflate the budget.
http://www.vermeulens.com/green-at-no-cost/keep-close-to-the-budget-advantages-of-construction-cost-estimators