Discover how to transform project cost estimation with FDOT’s cutting-edge Pricing Dashboards. This session empowers engineers, designers, and construction professionals to leverage historical bid data through powerful, multi-parameter search tools. Participants will learn to analyze key factors such as geography, quantity, constructability, production rates, and site conditions that drive pricing decisions.
Accurate cost estimation is essential for maintaining stable budgets and on-time project delivery. Through a bid-based parametric approach, participants will gain practical insights to optimize cost development, enhance budget stability, and elevate project outcomes. The session will also address cognitive and procedural factors that influence cost accuracy, helping users make informed, data-driven decisions using real-world examples and the latest FDOT tools. Attendees will also view a hands-on demonstration of FDOT’s Pricing Dashboards, exploring live data searches and learning how to interpret and apply bid-based results.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this session, participants will:
- Discover how to transform project cost with FDOT’s cutting-edge Pricing Dashboards.
- Be empowered to leverage historical bid data through powerful, multi-parameter search tools.
- Learn to analyze key factors like geography, quantity, constructability, production rates, and site conditions that drive pricing decisions.
- Gain practical insights to optimize project cost development, enhance budget stability, and elevate project outcomes.
Presenters:
Ashley Anderson, P.E. began her career in the private sector before joining the Florida Department of Transportation in 2015. She worked in the State Construction Office for 8 years as a Final Estimates Specialist and the Construction Final Estimates Engineer. She was appointed as the Forecasting and Project Cost Engineer in the new Forecasting and Performance Office in December 2023. Ashley has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Florida State University and is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida. Ashley has over 20 years of construction final estimates, contract administration and project cost experience. Ashley is married to her high school sweetheart and is a proud mom of 2 energetic boys. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and rock climbing with her family.
Gaelan Bishop, P.E., is a Senior Project Director at AtkinsRéalis and a Florida State University engineering graduate with over 28 years of experience in transportation design and General Engineering Contract management. Beginning his career in FDOT District Two’s Roadway Design Office, he has worked for multiple consultants on state, municipal, and private development projects, both residential and commercial. Gaelan collaborates with FDOT’s Central Office Forecasting and Performance Office to enhance project budgeting through tools like Bid Price Search, a web-based historical bid analysis platform, and the Independent Project Cost Handbook, supporting accurate budgeting statewide. He enjoys family time and proudly supports his daughter’s postgraduate studies at the University of Florida and his son’s undergraduate education.
RECORDING
To earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a Certificate of Completion for each recorded webinar, you must view the entire webinar. After viewing, please fill out the web form at the link below to request your certificate. The Florida LTAP Center will follow-up within 2-3 weeks.
This webinar will award 1.5 PDHs.