Project Insights
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Project Insights
Construction Cost Estimate Owners Can Trust
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In this episode of Project Insights, host Amanda Donovan is joined by PMA's Saumil Maniar and Terrance Cooper to explore what it takes to build construction cost estimates that owners can actually trust. The two experienced estimators share what high-performing owners consistently get right, how to spot red flags in contractor and consultant estimates, and practical approaches to modeling escalation and risk in today's volatile market. From early conceptual estimating and value engineering to documentation practices that protect all parties when change orders and disputes arise, listeners will gain actionable insights into how rigorous, transparent cost estimating drives better decisions at every stage of project delivery.