Cost Benchmarking and Estimating

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1509004130998{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]BSI offers Major Capital Project (MCP) cost estimates based on Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and benchmarks. We verify and validate by benchmarking the projects against similar projects, and by “fitting” the cost of major components (such as hydrocracking reactors) to the specific engineering requirements (often size, material, and pressure) of each project based on our proprietary “price cubes.” We also factor in EPC profit margins and contingencies to provide a complete picture.

We also provide cost benchmarks and analyses for engineered as well as standard components, which are based on our deep technical knowledge in complex products and services such as Rotating equipment, Static equipment, Chemicals, and Drilling, as well as our databases of materials costs for major factor inputs such as metals, various types of labor, and energy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6806″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cost Benchmarks, Cost Ranges, and Cost Calibrations :” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][tek_process ps_elements=”process_five_elem”][tek_process_single pss_icon_type=”custom_image” pss_image=”7085″ pss_title=”COST ESTIMATES” pss_description=”for Concept Screening” pss_custom_link=”#”][tek_process_single pss_icon_type=”custom_image” pss_image=”7084″ pss_title=”COST ESTIMATES” pss_description=”for Design and Technology Selection” pss_custom_link=”#”][tek_process_single pss_icon_type=”custom_image” pss_image=”7083″ pss_title=”COST ESTIMATES” pss_description=”for Budget Authorization / Final Investment Decision (FID)” pss_custom_link=”#”][tek_process_single pss_icon_type=”custom_image” pss_image=”7082″ pss_title=”“SHOULD-COST”” pss_description=”for Bid Evaluation and Negotiation” pss_custom_link=”#”][tek_process_single pss_icon_type=”custom_image” pss_image=”7081″ pss_title=” QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION” pss_description=”of Unique Risks, Terms and Conditions” pss_custom_link=”#”][/tek_process][vc_single_image image=”6805″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]

Each engagement facilitates an important decision-making process in the project lifecycle.

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Project Phase

Concept Screening
Major Design/ Technology Selection
Budget Authorization/ FID
“Should-Cost” for Preliminary Bid Evaluation
Quantitative Evaluation of Unique Risks, Terms, and Conditions

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Level of Confidence

+/- 30%
+/- 20%
+/- 10%
+/- 5%

Case-by-Case Basis

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Typical Engagement Outcome

Initial Determination of Project ROI, and Passage (or Not) into a Formal Stage Gate Process
Selection of Critical Technologies and Core Technology Partners
Establishment of Lead Times, Milestones, and Component Costs
Supplier Selection
Supply Contracts

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MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT (MCP) COST ESTIMATES

BSI’s project costing estimates often serve as a “second opinion” to validate the initial project cost estimates made by an EPC firm, especially if there is some reason to believe they could be reduced through supply chain improvements or a more competitive bidding process. Our estimates go through an extensive reconciliation process to ensure that top-down and bottom-up cost estimates produce the same cost estimate, which allows for a constructive dialogue about the actual cost of engineering, procured materials, and construction services – which typically reduces the EPC’s budgetary estimate without sacrificing quality. Win-win concessions may be made by altering terms, such as payment terms or either party’s assumption of risk.

COMPONENT COST ESTIMATES

BSI’s detailed parametric analysis of component costs allows buyers to adjust the price bids to varying component engineering specifications, particularly to varying size, pressure, temperature, and material characteristics. Our Cost Baselining reports are full-text, and include extensive data workbooks that allow buyers to experiment with different assumptions regarding engineering specifications, number of units purchased in the same order, location of manufacture, and more.

Watch a 1-minute video clip on Resources for Benchmarking

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  • Industry: Oil and gas
  • Key Challenge: Foreign EPC firms submitted excessively high bids
  • Why BSI was Selected: Expertise in pipeline construction, cost benchmarking, and cost modeling
  • Project Scope: Engineering, procurement, and construction costs
  • Project Approach: Benchmarking and cost modeling
  • Operational Benefits: Increased local content
  • Financial Benefits: Decrease in project costs

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  • Industry: Oil and gas
  • Key Challenge: Foreign OEM submitted an excessively high bid
  • Why BSI was Selected: Expertise in the equipment type, cost model, and benchmarks
  • Project Scope: Equipment plus accessories, testing, installation, commissioning, and spares
  • Project Approach: Benchmarking and cost modeling
  • Operational Benefits: Allowed the procurement team to stay focused on executing the project on-time.
  • Financial Benefits: 25% overcharge identified

Click here to read the full case study.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SELECTED BSI ARTICLES ON PROJECT COST BASELINING” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:30|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6809″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Budgeting for Volatility

Recent raw material price volatility has hit budgets hard. Prices of metals, wood products, paper, packaging, and fuel — just to name a few commodity-based materials — have all increased markedly. Labor costs may be the next to take off. This study explores how best-in-class companies are adjusting their procurement and budgeting practices to cope with today’s economic volatility. This session will outline conventional as well as innovative tools and processes that leading companies are using to manage volatile prices and material unavailability.Please click here for the slide presentation excerpt.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6808″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Supply Risk Management

While many purchasing groups have reduced the number of suppliers they buy from and increased the average length of contracts, few of them have much forward visibility into the markets in which they are taking such positions. Making long-term commitments without corresponding market analysis is perilous, since market prices may swing above or below today’s levels and the longer the agreement, the greater the possible budget variance. This presentation will examine how leading companies use forecasts and market outlooks to make long-term decisions that involve investment and risk.Please click here for the slide presentation excerpt.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6807″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Metrics: From Information to Strategy

The increasing amount of data that is available is changing the way managers can and do measure our business performance. How does technology assist in compiling, visualizing, managing data , and how can it help link supply chain initiatives to the balanced scorecard?
Presented to PMAB, 2007.

Please click here for the slide presentation excerpt.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6813″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Measuring Sourcing Performance

Getting performance out of sourcing truly is a matter of life or death for most companies. It’s strategic for any low-cost business and for any firm that claims supply chain management as a core competency. It provides robust financial leverage and is a juicy target for P&L and stock-price enhancement for public companies.Please click here for the article.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6812″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Supply Chain Report Card 

During periods of dramatic change like we have experienced in the recent economic recession, 20 per cent of all people shift jobs. At least that is what my e-mail box tells me based on the frequency with which e-mails bounce, and that is consistent with the turnover experienced in the 2000-01 recession.Please click here to download the article.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To request more information on our firm or our products and services, please contact us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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