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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!
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...
JLD Cost Consulting Team Spotlight: Meet Alexei Marin-Cortes, Civil & Structural Consultant
Alexei Marin-Cortes graduated from The University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and project management in 2015. Knowing that he wanted to pursue earthwork estimation, Alexei first got his industry start with several civil construction...
How Owners Can Prepare for Black Swan Events
How Owners Can Prepare for Black Swan Events Even if you weren't familiar with the term "black swan event" a few years ago, you likely became intimately familiar with what one looks like in the last year. Coined by author Nassim Taleb in his book The Black Swan: The...
JLD Cost Consulting Team Spotlight: Meet James Millius, Marketing Proposal Coordinator
In May 2020, when James Millius graduated from Hillsdale College with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Philosophy, the pandemic was well underway and casting a shadow of uncertainty on how to survive (and thrive) in a new remote work reality. While the future...
The Truth Behind Steel’s Hype
Steel is an essential U.S. commodity. It is arguably the most valuable engineering and construction material used in everyday life, from roads and buildings to household appliances and utensils. Its ubiquity means that the value of steel is reflective of our economy’s...
Why Owners Need an Independent Cost Estimator on All Projects
Defining the Project Delivery Method In all project delivery methods—design-bid-build, CM/GC, design-build, cost plus or other progressive delivery methods—you should have an Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) through each design and construction phase to ensure...
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