Estimations, Inc. is an Alaskan Small Business Corporation formed in 1993 to provide construction management support services to the design community of Alaska.

The cost of project development and construction is the principal expertise of Estimations. They provide conceptual and budget estimates as well as detailed final estimates, which may be directly compared to a contractor's bid. While the final estimate is usually given the most attention since it is compared to the bid results, it is in the early stages of a project’s development where our experience and expertise is most important to the project. Early accurate cost models of your project lead to the best use of project funds. Additional services include Life Cycle Costing, Project Analysis Reports, Critical Path Scheduling (CPM), Condition and Inventory Survey Support.

Estimates require quantifying the scope of the project and pricing the elements as accurately as possible. Pricing is done utilizing current pricing of materials, labor and contractor markups where possible. In addition, they utilize historic data for comparative pricing and quality control benchmarks in the estimating of their projects.

The staff of Estimations has an extensive knowledge of the construction in Alaska. Each of their Senior Cost Estimators have more than 15 years of experience cost estimating construction costs in Alaska. They supplement their experience by tracking trends in the industry and interviewing contractors, as well as establishing and maintaining vendor contacts.

Jay N. Lavoie
Principal Estimator / Cost Estimating Project Manager

Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1980

Professional Affiliations
American Society of Professional Estimators
Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering

Background & Relevant Experience
Jay is the President of Estimations, Inc. and for the last 22 years, has provided consulting services to design professionals, government agencies, and contractors regarding construction related activities; primarily concerned with cost controls for project development. He has been involved in over 1,500 projects for various locations in Alaska.

Experience includes: churches, community and youth centers, university campuses, schools, health clinics, housing, office buildings, labs and hospitals, transportation facilities, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings, heavy construction, and marine development. These projects have included new, design/build, renovations, additions, and replacements. He works closely with the design team to determine cost controls and alternates as the design progresses.

Jay was the lead estimator for the projects: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church & School, Central Lutheran Church & School, Wasilla Presbyterian Church Contractor’s Cost Analysis, Dimond High School Replacement, Catholic School of Fairbanks and LDS Eagle River 1 & 2 Ward Chapel.