Estimating/Scheduling

FTC&H’s cost estimating experience encompasses a variety of project types and sizes. Our experience has shown proper implementation of project controls, including estimating and scheduling, helps ensure planned project costs and target schedules are met.

Estimates

Project Stage

• Feasibility 
• Conceptual
• Schematic
• Value Engineering
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Change Orders
• Cost-to-Complete Evaluation

Cost Reduction Studies

• Assessment of Existing Construction Systems, Management, and Life-Cycle Values 
• Value to Cost Analysis
• Recommendations to Secure the Best Project at the Greatest Values as Opposed to Costs

Program Management

• Strategic Issues Analysis
• Project Prioritization and Selection
• Coordination of External/Internal Project Related Issues 
• Monitoring and Advising of Project Management

Schedules

• Master Schedule Phasing
• Cost and Resource Loading
• Conceptual Design and Alternates
• Monitoring and Updating
• Product Submittal and Review Schedules
• Delay and Impact Analysis
• Assist Engineer/Contractor with Schedule Management
• Development and/or Analysis of Both Planned and As-Built Work Schedules 

Project Controls

Scheduling

• Baseline Schedule
• Periodic Updates
• Change Analysis
• Change Order Impact 

Cost Report Analysis

• Original and Updated Budgets
• Cost-to-Date
• Forecasting
• Change Order Impact
• Change Analysis
• Loan Monitoring