basis of estimate 6 min read Benefits of an End-to-End Solution for Proposal and Project Cost Management What do we mean by an end-to-end solution for proposal and project cost management? Read More
change control 4 min read Managing Constant Change Attend any industry conference or talk with any project manager and a recurring theme is the volume and velocity of changes because work Read More
change control 4 min read DCMA’s Data Driven EVMS Compliance Process Why the Right Tools Can Make a Difference DCMA recently published an update to their set of test metrics they use for their Earned Value Read More
project lifecycle 6 min read Why You Should Stop Using Excel for Project Cost Management Are you still using Excel for project cost management? If so, you’re not alone. But you’re also probably wondering if there’s a better way Read More
change control 4 min read Looking to Improve Your Change Control Process? Managing and tracking baseline changes is a common issue for project managers and project control personnel. Change control is one of those Read More
basis of estimate 4 min read Creating Data Driven Basis of Estimates What is a data driven basis of estimate (BOE)? It is a realistic cost estimate based on relevant and verifiable data. Historical Read More
basis of estimate 3 min read Integrated Estimating and Pricing Proposal Software Looking for software tools to help manage your proposal estimating and pricing process? There are several commercial off the shelf (COTS) Read More
project lifecycle 4 min read Looking to Establish Repeatable Project Control Processes? A continuing theme often we hear from our clients is their desire to create standard, repeatable project control processes. Why is this so Read More
change control 4 min read DCMA’s Earned Value Analysis System (EVAS) DCMA has recently updated their test metrics and are referring to them as the DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM) instead of EVAS. See our Read More
basis of estimate 3 min read Easily Incorporate Subcontractor Cost Estimate Data into Your Basis of Estimate Improve Process Efficiencies and Save Time Read More
basis of estimate 3 min read How to Best Leverage Proposal Schedule and Cost Estimate at Contract Award Have you thought about the process you follow immediately after contract award? Are the project teams assigned to a new project using the Read More
basis of estimate 1 min read Construction Bidding Software: 3 Features that Estimators Need to Save Time 1) Takeoff template library Many contractors comb through paper blueprints and count each outlet box, run of wire and switch by hand. This Read More
basis of estimate 2 min read How to Best Meet DCAA Compliance Requirements The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) performs all contract audits for the Department of Defense (DoD). This audit includes Estimating Read More
basis of estimate 4 min read 5 Ways to Fail at Writing Government Contract Proposals “I want to submit a mediocre, error-prone, non-compliant proposal for this government contract job.” Said no one ever. Yet, many Read More