Cost Consultant Activities for a Typical Project

Pre-Design
Feasibility Studies
Preliminary Cost Ranges
Order of Magnitude Estimates

Programming
Conceptual Design Cost Projections
Establish Construction Budget

Schematic Design
First "Detailed" Cost Estimate
Cost Plan
Value Engineering Studies

Design Development
Continuous Cost Check and Evaluation
Value Engineering Studies

Construction Documents
Final Cost Estimate
CSI-Format Itemized Breakdown

Bidding
Bid Review & Analysis
Cost Analysis for Data Files