Accurate and detailed project costing is the foundation of sound construction. Cumming Corporation provides comprehensive cost estimating and cost planning models from a project's inception through its close out.

Every project is different therefore our estimates are built to suit. Formats are modified to address the unique requirements of each project and are provided in a user-friendly style that clearly communicates the projects scope.

You can be assured of accuracy because of our experienced team of cost managers and estimators participate in on-going training and development programs and are supported by state-of-the-art software and information systems.

We also provide related cost-planning services that include economic analysis and life-cycle costing, constructability reviews, value engineering and risk identification and management.

Our goal is to provide all-inclusive cost management services that enable our clients to plan with confidence.


Why is Cost Management Essential?

Cumming Corporation's approach to cost management is more extensive than the typically outlined "cost estimating" scope of work. We take a more detailed and proactive approach to your project costs in order to manage budgets in a dynamic market. The term "cost management" better describes this process.

We start by providing precise budgets that articulate assumptions of the entire project. Visibility of total costs enables the project team to make informed decisions. This increased detail creates value engineering opportunities at the earliest stages of a project, when a project can most benefit from this process. Accurate milestone estimates identify "scope creep" and prevent last minute cost cutting. We consistently review the budget, scope and assumptions with the project team to confirm the project is properly scoped. Our approach in summary:



Our Commitment to Value Engineering

Cumming Corporation's team provides extensive value engineering services. We are committed to value engineering, not solely as "cost reduction", but as a formal, disciplined process to identify important elements of the project and the materials and/or building systems that provide the best "value" for the project, in terms of function, first cost, and life-cycle cost.

Value engineering provides the largest benefit when it occurs early in the design. Big cost decisions affecting site and building systems enable wise life-cycle cost decisions early in the design process.