UFC 3-740-05 (W/ CHANGE1), UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC): CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING (01-JUN-2011)

UFC 3-740-05 (W/ CHANGE1), UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC): CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING (01-JUN-2011)., This document is a complete update to UFC 3-700-02A, establishing uniform guidance to describe methods, procedures, and formats for the preparation of construction cost estimates and construction contract modification estimates. It addresses all phases of construction cost estimating from planning phases through modification estimates during construction. The term construction includes remedial action environmental projects, dredging and other construction type work often implemented as service contracts. This UFC will provide guidance on the correct way for DOD personnel to prepare a project cost estimate. This document addresses all phases of construction cost estimating from the initial start of design through modification estimates during construction. \\1\\UFC 3-730-01/1/ PROGRAMMING COST ESTIMATES FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION provides guidance for cost estimating during the initial planning, programming, and budget review phases. The term construction includes remedial action environmental projects, dredging and other construction type work often implemented as service contracts. For the purposes of this document, the term cost engineer applies to all individuals, whether employed by the Government or under contract to the Government, who are engaged in the preparation or review of government cost estimates.