Architecture and Engineering

Cost Estimating

FTC&H's cost estimating experience encompasses a variety of project types, from small municipal facilities to large, retail buildings. Our experience has shown that proper implementation of project controls, including estimating and scheduling, helps ensure planned project costs and target schedules are met.

Estimates

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  • Project Stage and Feasibility
  • Conceptual and 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 Value
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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, Alternates
  • Monitoring, 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 and Baseline Schedule
  • Periodic Updates and Change Analysis
  • Change Order Impact

Cost Report Analysis

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

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, MI
616.575.3824

Regional Offices

Lansing, MI
517.627.1141

Kalamazoo, MI
269.375.3824

Farmington Hills, MI
248.324.2090

Cincinnati, OH

513.469.2370