Cost Management and Estimating
CSMI uses computerized estimating practices to evaluate systems, square footage, and component costs of a project. This technique is applied to new construction, remodeling, tenant improvement, and property reconstruction estimates. We use standardized computer programs to interface with popular off-the-shelf computer applications. This enables our clients to manage their costs without proprietary restrictions and expensive computerized systems.
| Services | Client Base |
| Property and casualty loss evaluation | Insurance |
| Subrogation claims | Contractors |
| Cost to complete the project | Law |
| Subcontractor and supplier negotiations | Real Estate/Banking |
| Labor unit price and burden evaluation | Types of Estimates |
| Equipment use and pricing | Cost to repair damaged and defective work |
| Construction methods cost/benefit analysis | Schematic design |
| Change order preparation and the cost of time | Design development |
| Quantity surveys and unit pricing | Contract document |
| Systems costs | Change order and time-related costs |
| Overhead structure at field and office levels | Constructability and value engineering |
| Building defect and damage estimates | Building life cycles |
| Cost dispute resolution | Civil and structural heavy construction |
| Insurance subrogation | |
| Risk exposure and economic evaluation | |
| Contractor estimate evaluation | |
| Bankruptcies | |
| Construction claims cost analysis | |
| Construction and problem loan assessment | |
| Life-cycle costs | |
| Property condition technical reports | |
| Building economics | |
| Contractor performance monitoring | |
| Building design and building components |
CSMI adapts off-the-shelf desktop computer programs for estimates, assessments and analysis. This approach allow us to work with our clients using the programs they already own and operate, avoiding expensive proprietary systems and retaining costs.