Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
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ISBN: 9781337670999
Author: David Pratt
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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The main objectives of the estimating department in a construction company.

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Introduction:

Developing an estimateincludes interactions with large number of people and dealing with a vast data. The estimating team will be able to produce efficient estimate by following well organized estimating procedures.

The main objectives of estimating department in a construction company are as follows.

  • To prepare construction cost estimates that allow the contractor to choose profitable work by competitive bidding process.
  • To check and verify the work which maximizes the accuracy of the estimate.
  • To generate the highest volume of the estimating work with the available resources to maximize the productivity.
  • To ensure that the project is most likelihood of success.
  • To provide a good atmosphere and a cooperative approach to the team within the estimating area that benefits the entire organization.

Conclusion:

Thus, the main objectives of the estimating department in a construction company are described above.

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