Posts by Jim Paras
Current Construction Market Volatility and Its Impact on Estimating
Simply put, it is harder than ever to predict the price of bids received on bid day. The construction industry is experiencing an unprecedented level of market volatility, and when you consider the full picture, it is likely to continue into next year. As independent estimators working on the front end of projects, it is…
Read MoreGrandview High School
New 198,000 square foot high school in Grandview, Washington. MACC ESTIMATOR: Jim Paras PROJECT NAME: GRANDVIEW High School FINAL REPORT DATE: June 2018 PROJECT LOCATION: Grandview, WA PROJECT CATEGORY: K-12 FIRM: Architects West FINAL ESTIMATED COST: $53,334,342 BID RESULT: $53,578,000 VARIANCE: -$243,658 -.46% PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New 198,000 SF…
Read MoreAvista Parking Garage
Post-Tensioned Concrete Parking Structure for Avista Utilities Corp. 171,000 SF, 502 stalls. MACC ESTIMATOR: Jim Paras PROJECT NAME: AVISTA Parking Garage FINAL REPORT DATE: March 2018 PROJECT LOCATION: Spokane, WA PROJECT CATEGORY: Parking FIRM: Wolfe Architectural Group FINAL ESTIMATED COST: $12,389,760 BID RESULT: VARIANCE: PROJECT…
Read MoreSelah Aquatic Center
Public aquatic facility with two outdoor swimming pools and a bathhouse. MACC ESTIMATOR: Jim Paras PROJECT NAME: SELAH Aquatic Center FINAL REPORT DATE: August 2017 PROJECT LOCATION: Selah, WA PROJECT CATEGORY: Sports & Recreation FIRM: NAC Architecture FINAL ESTIMATED COST: $4,573,686 BID RESULT: $4,673,417 VARIANCE: -$99,731 -2.1%…
Read MoreSpokane Valley City Hall
New 65,000 square foot, two story office building over a full basement. MACC ESTIMATOR: Jim Paras PROJECT NAME: SPOKANE VALLEY CITY HALL FINAL REPORT DATE: March 9, 2016 PROJECT LOCATION: Spokane Valley, WA PROJECT CATEGORY: Civic/Public FIRM: Architects West FINAL ESTIMATING COST: $11,302,290 BID RESULT: $9,742,700 VARIANCE: $1,559.590…
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