Define the estimate purpose
Write the decision the estimate supports. State date, location, type, size, and delivery basis.
Name the intended audience and approver. For conceptual construction estimate checklist, use this related guide as context while keeping the current project documents in control.
Document available design
Inventory documents actually received. Separate confirmed program from assumptions. Record systems and site conditions still undecided.
Choose suitable methods
Choose area, unit, assembly, or analogous methods by scope. Cite date and adjustment basis for benchmarks.
Avoid line-item detail unsupported by design. When reviewing conceptual construction estimate checklist, consult AACE International for cost-engineering context, then apply it through the contractor’s own standards.
| Field | Record | Decision check |
|---|---|---|
| Decision purpose | Record the decision purpose used for conceptual construction estimate checklist. | Confirm the entry against its cited source and assigned reviewer. |
| Available input | Record the available input used for conceptual construction estimate checklist. | Confirm the entry against its cited source and assigned reviewer. |
| Estimate method | Record the estimate method used for conceptual construction estimate checklist. | Confirm the entry against its cited source and assigned reviewer. |
| Named uncertainty | Record the named uncertainty used for conceptual construction estimate checklist. | Confirm the entry against its cited source and assigned reviewer. |
| Next validation | Record the next validation used for conceptual construction estimate checklist. | Confirm the entry against its cited source and assigned reviewer. |
Expose uncertainty
List exclusions in plain language. Use allowances only for named unresolved scope. Describe uncertainty by its source.
Plan the next update
Check that each major system appears once. Cross-check with a second reasonable method.
Set the documents required for the next update. For recurring conceptual construction estimate checklist records, an estimating support role can maintain inputs while final approval stays with the contractor.
