Transcript Tribelhorn TC Cost Estimating

AASHTO
Technical Committee on
Cost Estimating
AASHTO Subcommittee on Design
Annual Meeting
July 20, 2009
Lesly Tribelhorn, Chair, TCCE
Objectives
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Present TCCE Activities
Introduce Cost Estimating Guidance
Demonstrate Website
Introduce FHWA/AASHTO Survey
Discuss Future Opportunities
TCCE Presentation
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Brief History/Who We Are
Goals
Cost Estimating Guidance
Research
Website
AASHTO/FHWA Survey
Challenges and Opportunities
Brief History
• Formed in 2003 as a Task Force
• Charge: focal point for cost estimating
• Meet annually in conjunction with
Transportation Estimators Association
(TEA)
• Helped developed FHWA guidance and
training
• Bi-monthly phone conferences
TCCE – Who are we?
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17 State DOT Cost Estimators
Four members per region plus chair
10 of the original Task Force members
FHWA (secretary)
AASHTO liaison
TCCE – Who are we?
• Cost Estimators from:
– Planning
– Design
– Contract Administration
– Materials
– Construction
TCCE Goals
• Create AASHTO position on best
practices for developing estimates
• Prepare written policies and guidelines
• Review relevant research
• Minimize duplicative efforts
• Maintain peer review contact list
• Provide up-to-date web resources
Cost Estimating Guidance
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Using current research and syntheses
Relying on TCCE member expertise
Began with 3 chapters
Revised draft version:
– 4 complete chapters
– Definitions
– Outlines for future/developing work
Cost Estimating Guidance
CH 1: Introduction/Cost Estimating Basics
CH 2: Parametric Estimates
CH 3: Risk Based (Probabilistic) Estimating
CH 4: Estimating Using Historical Bid Prices
CH 5: Cost Based Estimating
CH 6: Inflation Forecasting
CH 7: Bidding Strategies for Cost Control
CH 8: Evaluation of Contractor Bids
CH 9: Performance Measures and Tracking
DEFINITIONS
Cost Estimating Guidance
CH 1: Introduction/Cost Estimating Basics (Conceptual)
CH 2: Parametric Estimates (In progress)
CH 3: Risk Based (Probabilistic) Estimating
CH 4: Estimating Using Historical Bid Prices
CH 5: Cost Based Estimating
CH 6: Inflation Forecasting (In progress)
CH 7: Bidding Strategies for Cost Control (In progress)
CH 8: Evaluation of Contractor Bids
CH 9: Performance Measures and Tracking (Outline)
DEFINITIONS
Research
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Participate on research panels
Review new reports
Propose new cost estimating research
Co-sponsor research proposals with
other Technical Committees
Research
• Panel members on:
NCHRP 8-49: Procedures for Cost Estimation and
Management for Highway Projects During
Planning, Programming, and Preconstruction
NCHRP 20-7, Task 274: Price Indexing in
Transportation Construction Contracts
NCHRP 20-7, Task 278: Production of the new
AASHTO Practical Guide to Estimating
Research
• Review of recent national work:
NCHRP 20-7, Project Cost Estimating: A Synthesis
of Highway Practice
NCHRP Report 574, Guidance for Cost Estimation
and Management for Highway Projects During
Planning, Programming, and Preconstruction
Research
• Review of state agency projects:
FHWA/MT-08-007/8189: Highway Project Cost
Estimating (Montana DOT)
Mn/DOT Cost Estimating Process Improvement &
Organizational Integration – Phase I (Minnesota
DOT)
Highway Cost Estimating (Nevada DOT)
Research and Reports
FHWA/MT-08-007/8189: Highway Project Cost
Estimating and Management
TRB 25-25, Task 39: Improving Project
Environmental Cost Estimates
NCHRP 8-60: Guidebook on Risk Analysis
Tools and Management Practices to Control
Transportation Project Costs
GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide
Website
• AASHTO SCOD homepage
– Technical Committees
• Cost Estimating
http://design.transportation.org/?siteid=59&pageid=756
• Cost Estimating Clearinghouse
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Guidance
Research links
State DOT links (coming soon)
State Contacts (coming soon)
AASHTO/FHWA Survey
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Summer 2009
For States and FHWA offices
Questions developed jointly
Assist with TCCE direction and goals
Opportunity to update state contacts list
Challenges
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Volunteer time
Travel restrictions
Communication with other TC’s
Subject of cost estimating under
scrutiny
Opportunities
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Active group
Networking annually with TEA
Teleconferencing
Newly approved research project
Estimating gaining attention and
importance
• New research
Conclusion
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Hard working, intellectual group
Goals align with AASHTO needs
Draft guidance available on web
Guidance publication anticipated 2010
Web-based resources for estimators
Continually up to date with research
Questions?
Contact Information
• Lesly Tribelhorn, TCCE Chair
Montana Department of Transportation
(406) 444-6242 [email protected]
• Dave Kent, TCCE Vice Chair
New York State Dept. of Transportation
(518) 457-0520 [email protected]
• Jim McDonnell, AASHTO
(202) 624-5448 [email protected]