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Data-Driven Analysis for Better Project Decisions
TCO+C Scorecard
Material Comparison & Analysis
What are the trade-offs when changing building systems? Initial cost is not the only consideration - total cost and carbon impact matter too.
- Compare 4 schemes
- Initial and 30-year lifecycle analysis
- Customizable priority weighting
Cost Estimate Contingencies
Contingency & Escalation Planning
Too often estimates lack sufficient contingency, creating challenges throughout preconstruction. Set appropriate, defendable contingency for project success.
- Design contingency by scope Level of Detail
- Construction contingency by scope risk
- Scope escalation using Bureau of Labor Statistics trends for labor, material, fuel and equipment.
References
FRED Economic Data · Embodied Carbon
Reference data underlying the analysis tools. Look up escalation rates, material carbon indices, and the sources behind them.
- FRED construction escalation index (auto-refreshing)
- Embodied carbon & cost indices for 46 materials
- Methodology, sources, and per-system comparisons