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Understanding Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Long-Term Project Success
Project Spotlight: Bend's 2nd Street Warming Shelter
At JLD Cost Consulting, we continuously strive for excellence in delivering top-notch cost consulting services across various sectors. One of the most rewarding recent projects that we supported was the renovation of the 2nd Street Warming Shelter in Bend, a vital resource for the local homeless community.
Project Spotlight: Mojave Air and Spaceport- Runway Rehabilitation
JLD Cost Consulting had the privilege of partnering with Mojave Air and Space Port on this significant runway rehabilitation project.” Click the link to learn more below about our experience working with this cutting-edge aviation facility to expand their runway capacity.
A Farewell To Spreadsheets
The absence of a clear audit trail in spreadsheets can also make it challenging to pinpoint the roots of errors, potentially impacting the cost-efficiency of operations. JLD sees this as an opportunity to explore better, more transparent methods for tracking and improving workplace processes.While spreadsheets have been the go-to solution for many years, they may not always be the most adaptable or user-friendly option. Implementing changes can be time-consuming, and the static nature of spreadsheets often lead to frustrating error cascades.
JLD Cost Consulting: Championing Value Engineering for Optimized Results
Did you know that the benefits of Value Engineering (VE) extend beyond cost savings? At JLD Cost Consulting, we believe VE is not just a cost-cutting exercise, but a systematic method to enhance overall project value.
The Importance of Constructability Reviews in Project Success: An Insider Look from JLD Cost Consulting
In the realm of construction and infrastructure development, the success of a project hinges on a multitude of factors, including risk management, cost estimating, project delivery and constructability reviews. Here at JLD Cost Consulting, we provide the constructability reviews that play a pivotal role in ensuring project success.
Terminal One, Port of Vancouver USA
We are honored to be part of this award-winning project that showcases the best of design excellence and public-private partnership in the Pacific Northwest.
Independence Day
Happy Fourth of July from JLD Cost Consulting!
Navigating a Supply Chain Crisis with Help from an Independent Cost Estimator
In 2021, no matter what part of the construction sector you work in, you’ve likely felt the squeeze of the ongoing supply chain crisis. Between labor shortages and extreme delays in material shipping – not to mention rising costs of those materials – many projects...
5D Modeling: The Key to Unlocking Quality and Accuracy in Cost Estimating
Architects and building design engineers have long embraced advanced software tools, including building information modeling (BIM), to generate 3D digital representations. 5D modeling is the newest of these tools, but in an industry that is traditionally slow to...
Why the True Cost and Value of Materials Matters
An independent cost estimator (ICE) offers clients the benefit of extensive expertise in many aspects of a construction project. One important but often misunderstood area of support is the assessment of the cost and value of materials. Whether providing a...
Cost Consulting 101: What are Life Cycle Costs?
As a facility owner, you put a major investment on the line when starting new construction or upgrading a location. The costs of a project can be understandably overwhelming, with a multitude of moving pieces and budgets. Getting through a project and getting it done...
John Drentlaw from JLD Cost Consulting Featured on CCCT Podcast
We are excited and honored to share that JLD’s Principal, John Drentlaw, recently joined David Corson, chief editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, for the latest episode of the Commercial Construction Coffee Talk podcast. John...
JLD Cost Consulting Team Spotlight: Meet Eli Mandel, Project Manager and MEP Consultant
While a student at Grant High School in Northeast Portland, Eli discovered a knack for building and repairing bicycles, a hobby that helped him earn extra money (and made sure he always had a great bike). This experience, combined with his natural skills in math and...
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