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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!
Rethinking Value Engineering’s Bad Reputation
The term value engineering (VE) is commonly taken out of context and used to cut budgets and does not add value. The Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) tends to have a rudimentary understanding of payback periods, which are critical to decision-making....
Green Lumber Reduces Global Warming and Costs
With environmental realities bearing down, the construction industry is faced with both finding and implementing sustainable solutions to significantly reduce projects’ carbon footprints. According to Architecture 2030, the built environment contributes to greenhouse...
Scott|Edwards Chosen for Lake Oswego Aquatics Center
Congratulations to Scott|Edwards Architecture for winning the Lake Oswego Aquatics and Recreation Center. JLD Cost Consulting is proud to be a part of the team awarded this project for "their demonstrated ability to deliver projects on budget (and) understanding of...
Top Management Consulting Firm
Portland Business Journal lists JLD in the Top Management Consulting Firms. Founded in 2011 with the purpose of delivering highly qualified and accurate estimates to clients, JLD is a well-established construction consulting company rooted in the Pacific Northwest....
JLD estimated – 190,000 SF YOGI TEA – largest new industrial building in Eugene
Work to begin on huge new plant for Yogi Tea Construction is set to start Sunday on the largest new industrial building in Eugene in nearly a decade: a 180,000-square-foot manufacturing plant for Yogi Tea. The tea manufacturer said it’s ready to break ground Sunday...
Our estimate within 0.15% of Bid #1 and Bid #2 – We know the Market!
Centennial Industrial Park The port’s 108-acre Centennial Industrial Park (CIP) features 17 acres that are now ready-to-build and available for lease. An adjacent 50 acres of land — ideal for light industry or advanced manufacturing — are available for future...
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