Our goal is to gain your lasting confidence with the quality and effectiveness of our services. We customize the extent and nature of our services to suit the individual project and client organizational requirements. JCE provides home office and on-site Estimating and related Cost Control services nationwide, including: CONCEPTUAL / BUDGET Cost analysis/evaluation of site or existing facility Alternate design evaluation and occupancy studies Feasibility / constructibility reviews Identification of project cost exposures Recommendations for most cost-effective solutions   DESIGN PHASE Drawing design development reviews through final submittal Value Engineering reviews Cost data for major equipment (long lead items) Assistance with bid package scopes and coherence Establish costing procedures for change orders   BID REVIEW AND ANALYSES Review proposals for adherence to bid documents Analyze credibility, qualifications, exceptions Negotiations with successful bidders   CONSTRUCTION PHASE Cash flow projections Preparation of change orders, budgets and estimates Negotiation services Documentation logs of settlements by JCE staff Interference / delay avoidance assistance Progress payment schedule and approval assistance Cost analysis and reporting Inspection and verification Audit assistance Claims review, analysis and recommendations Expert witness testimony   SCHEDULING   ADDITIONAL SERVICES Client in-house seminars On-site field office support staff