Construction projects depend on clear design documentation before physical work begins”— Jules Albert III SLIDELL, LA, ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. One of the most frequent questions clients ask is: “How do I keep my project on budget—not just at the start, ...

Construction projects function with narrow financial limits because any budget excesses will lead to rapid decreases in their profit margins. Through their cost ...

When an infrastructure project takes the first steps from vague idea towards becoming a reality, public owners must make countless decisions on how to advance the project. One decision of particular ...

If you’ve managed a project before, you’ll know that keeping costs down is one of the biggest challenges during a standard project management life cycle. If your costs overrun, it can easily lead to ...

Alternative project delivery methods (APD) are coming of age among California public agencies. Progressive design-build (PDB) and construction manager at risk (CMAR) were hot topics at the Western ...

The following information has been prepared to provide guidance for tracking project activity and making the determination about which costs should be “capitalized” or “expensed”. Reference the ...