Estimators love the Challenge
Good Estimators like to be challenged. To them there is something exciting about conquering your opponent, even if it’s only a set of drawings or is it more?
That pile of paper on your desk is only half the equation. The battle must be fought on two fronts; in the confines of your office, which are within your control and the second being other contractors competing for the same project; which is out of your control.
The war must be won by bid day, so let the battle begin.
Adrenaline raises, egos kick in and the field is set. Attention to detail and accuracy on your part will provide you the confidence needed to become a formidable foe. Sizing up your competitors and anticipating their approach continues to fuel the excitement and gets the juices flowing.
While every battle can’t be won, to be successful, your overall strategy must be to win the war.
But wait there’s more. You may have several projects bidding within a few days of one another. More battles, with the same scenario, hold true for those projects.
How can you handle more, already being over taxed? Do you have the strength and manpower to properly complete on all of them? Missed opportunities could be lost business.
Once you decide to go after a project, your mindset must be all in. A half hearted effort is just wasting your valuable time and money.
Chianelli Estimating loves a challenge. We provide dependable support and assistance to reinforce your endeavors.
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Estimating is Critical to Your Success
Estimating is Critical to Your Success
Are you left with the memories of a project gone bad and lost money?
If you are fortunate you can absorb the loss, move on and learn from the incident, if not you’re out of business.
There can be times when no matter how skilled you are or how efficiently you think you’re working, it can seem like you’re going backwards.
Construction estimating is something that should not be taken lightly, particularly when it is directly related to the solvency of your business.
It’s more than just compiling a list of materials and putting all the parts and pieces together to come up with a project cost.
Construction estimating can be difficult because you must have the ability to perform quality work, see the big picture and plan for the unforeseen simultaneously.
When a project fails it can be far reaching and everyone loses. An experienced estimator is priceless and can be the difference in a successful project or an unfortunate outcome.
Some contractors can spend a few hours developing their estimate and can nail it perfectly.
The truth of the matter is, this occurs less than you might think! Skilled tradesmen are trained to perform at precision levels with their tools but can sometimes pay too little attention to the detailed paper trail and estimate development which is the backbone to success.
It may be time to hire a professional estimating company to help you.
Remember that some consultants are better than others and in the end you’ll need one that really knows what they are doing.
It’s important to find an estimating company that you are comfortable working with, who can provide you peace of mind, minimize your risk and help preserve your reputation with your clients.
Remember, in the world of construction, you are only as good as your last project.
Consider the professional team at www.chianelliestimating.com to help you get it right.
A Formula for Success
Our Formula for Success
Chianelli Estimating – We make a Promise – and then deliver!
We take our promises seriously and deliver even more in terms of quality than what our clients expect. We stick to the schedule established for your estimate and deliver it to you when you need it. Chianelli Estimating clients are pleasantly surprised every time they deal with us.
Be Honest In Quality and Quantity
Chianelli Estimating is always honest with our clients. We make sure that there is no ambiguity in the service we provide. We do not tell our clients something we cannot back-up and never deliver an inferior product. We ensure that our clients get the quality promised, when they need it and at a reasonable rate.
We Go Out-Of-The-Way To Listen to our Clients.
We make an extra effort to listen to our clients’ needs and take the time and effort necessary to meet and exceed their expectations. Communication is paramount in developing business relationships and we understand how important is to be in sync with our clients but moreover to earn their continued business and trust.
Client Feedback
We encourage feedback from our clients to help us better hone our estimating skills to their requirements. It’s not only important to listen but more important to act on that feedback.
Chianelli Estimating is alert and always open to new ideas for improvement to the construction estimating process. We believe there is something to be learned every day.
We want our clients’ placing trust in us and will continue to work hard earning it every day!
Chianelli Estimating is mindful …
It takes years to create and build trust – but just one moment to lose it all.
Hourly Cost Reduction for Month of October
We are taking this opportunity to inform the construction community about our estimating services and the benefits received by using us for their construction estimating.
Simply said, Outsourcing saves money.
Chianelli Estimating is offering a $20 /hr rate reduction for the month of October; for all types & sizes of contractors – Commercial or Residential.
Our professional estimating team at Chianelli Estimating has decades of experience in construction estimation and have been assisting contractors nationwide for years.
We have developed lasting relationships which have been beneficial for both Chianelli Estimating and our clients.
There are no estimating companies more Accurate, Dependable, Efficient or Affordable.
Why not give us the opportunity to provide first class construction estimating for you and find out just how beneficial it will be while saving money at the same time.
RC Building Associates changes name to Chianelli Estimating
RC Building Associates, inc. has elected to change our name to Chianelli Estimating inc.
Why have we done this?
RC Building Associates, inc has elected to change the name to Chianelli Estimating which better describes what we provide to our clients. Our management intends to offer its clients the finest in Freelance Estimating, or what is otherwise called Outsource Estimating. We firmly believe that by honing in on Construction Estimating exclusively, we will be able to deliver a product that will best serve contractor’s needs and give them an edge in the construction market today. Freelance Estimating will enable your contracting company to continue its normal office to job-site procedures without being bogged down by Construction Estimating.
All the quality, integrity and craftsmanship that you received from RC Building Associates is incorporated into our streamlined company, Chianelli Estimating. The only change that has taken place, is that now we will focus exclusively on the Building Industry with a viable alternative to their estimating needs. Our management has made it easier for them to get the construction job they want using less staff for management, creating a win win situation.
Estimate Types
There are many types and techniques used for construction estimating.
Construction projects go through many phases of develop from their inception to completion. The construction estimate can be used at various stages of a project’s development to facilitate budget planning and to control costs.
Construction estimating techniques have several different levels of detail and each is used for different purposes.
- Order of Magnitude Estimates - Accuracy plus or minus 20%
- Loosely describes an educated guess of a construction estimate. This type of cost estimating is a broad analysis of a planned project, drawing upon past experience and by using comparisons to similar projects. This usually takes a construction estimator a minimal amount of time arriving at the construction costs however it is the least accurate estimate.
- Square Foot and Cubic Foot Estimates - Accuracy plus or minus 15%
- This type of construction estimating is useful when a proposed project has a designated use and a planned building type and size and minimal other information is known at this stage. Although the construction costs arrived at for this estimate has a higher level of accuracy than the Order of Magnitude, it still represents a loose estimation for the construction costs.
- Assemblies Systems Estimate - Accuracy plus or minus 10%
- This is the most common type of estimating when developing a budget during the planning stages. It has a higher level of accuracy for construction costs and provides a more accurate view of the project build-out costs.
- Unit Price Estimate - Accuracy plus or minus 5%
- This is the most time consuming estimate, however it provides a high level of accuracy for construction estimating costs. Working drawings and specifications have been provided and this estimate type is primarily used to bid projects.
- Call us and see how we can use the right estimate for whatever phase your project is in.
Outsource Construction Estimating
Build profitability into your projects from the start by using an outsourcing construction estimating specialist.
Time is money and a cost estimating service will help you gain time and allow you to focus on building relationships and not get bogged down with the day to day worries of getting that bid done on time.
As a business owner it may seem that managing all the facets of your business are grueling and never ending. Having a helping hand assisting you with your construction estimating can be a breath of fresh air just when you need it most. It can save you money in the long run!
Just think, the best part of using a professional construction estimator service is; no weekly salary to pay in those slow periods, no employee benefits, no sick pay, no vacation pay, no retirement pay……. can you see the savings adding up already?
Yes, a freelance construction estimator can do your heavy lifting during the estimate development phase and you just make the final estimate adjustments when its time to complete your bid proposal.
Using an outsource construction estimating service can also be a great tool to supplement your estimating department during the heavy bidding cycles.
We all know construction companies must bid many projects just to land just a few and with the onset of the fall and winter seasons almost upon us, there’s no time to waste in setting up your work backlog.
Whether you’re a residential contractor or a commercial contractor it’s worth considering using an outsource construction estimating service.
Construction Change Orders
Don’t Be Caught Short on Construction Change Orders
It’s easy for contractors to overlook the real cost impact of construction change orders on their projects.
Depending upon the size of the change modification, merely estimating for the additional material, labor, equipment and subcontractor costs could be a misconception and could be only part of the cost equation.
The construction change order must be analyzed for the overall impact on the construction project timeline as well.
If the construction costs and work scope is significant enough, the construction schedule can be affected. The changed condition may also require a time extension to your schedule because the additional time on the project will increase your overall field operating costs.
A construction estimator must closely analyze the construction estimate for all affected changes to ensure recovery of all construction costs.
Outsourcing your construction change orders to an experienced construction estimator can assist you in determining what the true cost impact is on your project.
Consideration should be made for using another trained construction professional who may offer a different perspective on the changed condition which can always be beneficial.
When a substantial contract modification occurs, it is advisable to seek out a professional construction estimator to assist you in developing your true costs.
Change orders should not penalize the contractor for preforming additional work or erode the contractor’s bottom-line!
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