The Case for Tracking Crew Output by Cost Code, Not Just by Project

The post The Case for Tracking Crew Output by Cost Code, Not Just by Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Most contractors track labor costs at the project level. They know roughly what they spent on a job, and if the final number comes in close to the estimate, the project is considered a success. But project-level totals hide a great deal of information that determines whether a contractor’s estimates get better over time or […]

Judge halts Google data center project in Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos., the general contractor on the project, estimates delays on Project Skyway in Pine Island could cost about $5 million or more.

Welsh people treated like ‘second class citizens’ over rail funding in light of HS2 cost increases

Plaid Cymru’s transport spokesperson has said the people of Wales are being treated like “second class citizens” after HS2’s new cost estimates have been revealed. The post Welsh people treated like ‘second class citizens’ over rail funding in light of HS2 cost increases appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 new cost and completion timeline estimates delayed again until end of year

HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Wild has provided an update on the high-speed railways reset programme, stating the outcomes will not be delivered until the end of the year, delaying the review for the second time. The post HS2 new cost and completion timeline estimates delayed again until end of year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Transparency in infrastructure needs a business case and this is how to make it

Governments are losing vast amounts of money on infrastructure every year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that, on average, one-third of countries’ infrastructure spending is wasted. The post Transparency in infrastructure needs a business case and this is how to make it appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Metroun - Quantity Surveyor Vs. Cost Engineer

Metroun take a look at some of the common reasons and explanations behind the 2 terms / job roles as well as some of the similarities and differences between them

What is construction estimating in building projects?