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cost estimating solutions
Who We Are Broaddus Cost Estimating is a part of a collective of owner-oriented facilities program managers, contractors and planners.
With billions of dollars in estimates provided for our clients, our experience and accuracy allows designers and owners the confidence
As estimators we have capabilities that result in exceptional projects that are not only delivered within budget but are done so while providing significant value and feedback to our clients and maximize the scope of their projects.
that comes from the exposure to projects across multiple market sectors. Our estimates boast an accuracy rating within five percent of bids, and our testimonials speak to the appreciation of our clients.
What We Do. Throughout the project lifecycle we provide complete project estimates with constant feedback to the entire project team. This degree of attention increases the overall level of accuracy of the estimates we provide, and allows project stakeholders the ability to make programmatic and budgetary decisions with confidence, while fully understanding their project’s financial position and parameters. Our proprietary Macro-BIM™ estimating platform produces highly accurate conceptual estimates beginning in the programming phase in an expedited and economical timeframe. This technological advancement saves clients time and money during the earliest stages of project planning, and assures scope defined early isn’t lost in later iterations.
What Are The Benefits. While each project has different requirements, there are standard practices that offer value in every case. The following are the benefits of using Broaddus Estimating Services: • We pay attention…real time continuous feedback...eliminating re-design • We’ve seen it all…billions in project estimates...eliminating scope reduction later • Macro-BIM™ technology…conceptual estimates with a heart...estimating with forethought and not simply dollars/SF • Accuracy within 5% of bids...giving peace of mind
Our firms are certified by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as Historically Underutilized Businesses in the State of Texas. Additionally, we are certified as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide services related to construction management.
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Our Markets Broaddus is ranked among the top Project Management firms in the nation because we have focused our knowledge and retained the personnel committed to serving a handful of specific markets, often with complex building types.
We exist to advocate for owners and dramatically improve the building process.
Healthcare Higher Education Laboratory/Research Disaster Recovery Education K-12 Infrastructure Multi-Family & Student Housing Non-Profit Public Sports/Parks/Recreation
Recommended Levels of Contingency throughout Design Phases The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice clarifies a contingency allowance as the amount, or percentage, included in the project budget to cover unpredictable changes in the work or items of work. It serves three core purposes: • •
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To modify or change the scope of the project To pay for unknown conditions Each project should include an owner’s, contractor’s and designer’s, contingency, all with the same objective: to complete the project on budget. To account for errors and omissions in the construction documents
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Each type of contingency will address different aspects of the whole project.
10- 15% 9 - 7% 6 - 4% 0 - 3%
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“We at Travis County would like to express our thorough satisfaction with the master planning assistance we have received from Broaddus over the years. We have great appreciation for the work provided by Broaddus staff on both the Travis County Central Campus Master Plan and the Travis County Adult Correctional Master Plan.
In particular, we have appreciated the exceptional cost estimation work that has been provided, which has been essential to our long-range financial planning and has proven remarkably accurate. I will certainly recommend your services in the future.�
MARK GILBERT Planning Project Manager Travis County Planning and Budget Office
Travis County Central Campus Master Plan
We exist to advocate for owners and dramatically improve the building process.