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Construction Industry Project Benchmarking: 3 Best Practices
Project benchmarking is used to improve the cost performance of companies. There are different methods of benchmarking: internal, competitors and strategic.
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Implementing project controls software: How to avoid risks
Project controls software is a tool that is used to measure and control cost and productivity throughout a project life cycle. It allows you to track the actual performance of the project and to compare the actual performance to the project estimate. If the actual performance shows significant deviations from…
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Stay within time and budget with construction cost management software
Despite the fact that many estimators still use simple spreadsheet tools, the last years brought us advanced cost estimating software to the market. When integrated in your business, it enables you to better stay within time and budget. Cost estimating models A modern data software tool allows you to perform regression…
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Project closure: the importance of closeout reports
Although often forgotten or rushed through, proper project closure is crucial. It allows you and your future colleagues to learn from the mistakes and successes of a specific project.
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5 cost estimation techniques supported by Cleopatra's software
Learn which project cost estimating techniques you can apply with an advanced software tool to develop more accurate cost estimates for your projects.
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Create a Cost Management Plan with these 4 tips
Imagine you are managing a large construction project. You have set a budget, but as the project progresses, unexpected costs start piling up—materials are pricier than expected, labor costs rise, and delays add to the expenses. Before you know it, your budget has ballooned, causing financial strain, unhappy stakeholders, and…
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Resource-Based vs Activity-Based Estimating Software
The pros and cons of Resource based estimating and activity based estimating.
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What can you expect from a cost management consultant?
A cost management consultant possesses knowledge about the industry’s best practices and examples of common mistakes and failures.
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4 cost models you can create with software
Cleopatra Enterprise allows you to use your own cost models and techniques, and implement them in a state-of-the-art cost estimating tool, enabling you to make use of its powerful features. It is also a great tool to start designing new and improved cost models. Below are 4 cost models to…
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Work Breakdown Structures (WBS): the correct philosophy
Dig into the Work Breakdown Structures for assigning the work-packages / deliverables and apply the correct cost control philosophy.
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