PHOENIX, AZ, 17 March 2009 - Global property and construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall recently released its latest construction cost digest, an annual compendium of U.S. and international construction cost data.
Along with indicative construction costs by building type and region, the Riders Digest contains reference material on progress claim percentages, sinking funds, RElifing, building efficiencies, and labor and material trade ratios. This information will be of particular interest to companies involved in international development programs in that it enables clients to make informed decisions about construction costs on a global scale; it gives clients a clearer perspective on how their regions are performing and where it may be advantageous to build.
"It's no secret that the construction sector is amongst the most competitive in the world," said Peter Knowles, Rider Levett Bucknall Executive Vice President. "Those companies that are armed with proficient and relevant information to assist in key decisions often have the edge over their competitors."
This document is a compliment to the firm's International Construction Cost Commentary, the Quarterly Construction Cost Report and other regional cost commentaries, providing an extensive and comprehensive range of construction cost documents to national and international clientele.
President of the Americas practice and Global Board Member Julian Anderson noted, "We attach great significance to industry participation and research, and a substantial proportion of our resources are devoted to this end."
"With the undertone of economic insecurity that is prevalent in many of our markets, our clients are expressing a greater need for high quality construction cost advice. We trust that they will find this document an excellent tool and valuable resource to reference throughout the year."
To download the latest version of the Riders Digest, or to view past issues, visit http://www.americas.rlb.com/cost-research.html.