Project Types

  • Hospitals
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Labs - Healthcare /Research/ Industrial
  • Governmental / Federal
  • Education - Primary / Secondary
  • Office Buildings
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Prisons / Correctional Facilities
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Airports / Railroads

Estimating Services

  • Conceptual Estimates
  • Master Planning Estimates
  • Budget Estimates
  • Schematic Design Estimates
  • Design Development Estimates
  • Construction Document Estimates
  • Bidding Document Reviews 
  • Contractor Estimate Reviews

Our Services

Building Cost Consultants,Inc.

Professional Cost Estimating

BCC is familiar with estimating a variety of special systems for hospitals, universities, laboratories, border patrol facilities, tactical areas, firing ranges, animal housing, and for various specialty equipment types.  We work hard to remain current on both the typical and specialty construction requirements.

OUR PROCESS

Building Cost Consultants, Inc. has experience working closely with professionals from all aspects of the project including owners, programmers, architects, engineers, and contractors.  BCC has an in-depth understanding of building materials, mechanical and electrical systems, site construction and the associated costs.  This knowledge has been utilized to create a comprehensive database of costs throughout the United States.  This database of estimates provides historical markers as well as provides information on current costs and construction market trends.  Projects are databased in a variety of formats broken out by discipline, CSI division and others.  Where possible, these estimates are ultimately compared to the actual construction costs for future reference.

Building Cost Consultants, Inc. has been performing comprehensive construction estimates for over 30 years.  While we utilize the experience and data amassed during this time as a foundation to develop each estimate, BCC approaches each estimate with the understanding that it is unique in both its design aspects and the needs of the individual client.  This helps provide the most accurate estimate possible for each individual situation.  This approach allows BCC to confidently provide estimates for any type and size of project.

Building Cost Consultant's successful cost estimating is due to our Principal's 47 years of experience in the construction and cost estimating industry, and to our dedication to have a current and complete understanding of each project and the construction and relative environments that effect the project's cost of construction.

BCC begins each estimate with detailed discussions with the designer / client to help determine the scope of the project and the expectations of the client.  We then examine the local construction climate including local demand for labor and materials through discussions with local contractors and suppliers.  Since each location is unique, we examine all factors that may affect pricing such as remoteness factors, special location and design features and any shortages relative to materials or labor.  These items are accounted for through research and experience, allowing us to confidently provide accurate and reliable pricing.  Additional consideration is then given to the project's bid and construction start dates.  We then access our comprehensive database of historical costs and past bidding results. 

For over 35 years, Building Cost Consultants, Inc. has gained an extensive understanding of how construction trends and local, national and outside factors can affect construction costs.  We can provide you with detailed budget estimates during the planning or programming phase, with limited drawing and program information.  We can spot potential savings as well as catch potential budget issues early on in the projects, saving you countless design hours and ultimately budget dollars.  Estimates can also be completed at later phases of projects to verify projected budgets.

Throughout the design process, BCC monitors scope changes to ensure the estimate provided is accurate and up to date on the day bids are received.  If the project scope changes during design, the cost will be evaluated to determine if the estimate needs to be revised to prevent budget overruns.  BCC maintains open communication with all design disciplines throughout this process.  This allows us to be in tune with the project scope at all phases of the design, thus allowing for a more accurate estimate overall.

 

This process is proven to provide accurate cost estimates, ensuring overall project success.

 

Estimate Formats

  • Broken out by Disciplines
  • C.S.I. MasterFormat (16 Division)
  • C.S.I. MasterFormat (MF04)
  • Uniformat
  • IEG
  • NPS (Class A, B and C)
  • Client Specific