Congrats to Air Force Nominees for the 58th Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service! Dr. Steven F. Butler, Air Force Materiel Command Robert S. Jack, II, Air Force Global Strike Command and Dr. Grant T. Hammond, Air Education Training Command   Additional information per Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs- JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH,...Continue Reading

1. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trades about the Projects including; site visits and sharing estimates, jointly reviewing/refining, negotiating estimates, and more! 2. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret...Continue Reading

Some of us may believe that “leaving construction and that in the hands of the professional contractors” is the solution to the inefficiencies of our industry. In reality, lack of a collaborative approach to construction among Owners, Contractors, and AE’s is the primary source of most cost overruns, legal issues, and overall poor project management....Continue Reading