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The KPEX Ecosystem: From First-Generation Estimating to a Connected Cost Intelligence Network
The capital project industry is shifting from spreadsheets to integrated platforms and fully connected KPEX ecosystems. This transformation is redefining how cost estimates are produced, improving accuracy, accelerating decisions and enabling data-driven competitive advantage, while exposing the limits of fragmented, traditional approaches.
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Carlos Fuenmayor
· May 2026 · 5 min read
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AACE Methodology 12 Cost Escalation 1 Benchmarking 7 Equipment Costs 4 General 11
Benchmarking
How AI Analytics Is Transforming Cost Estimation on Capital Projects
Artificial intelligence is changing the speed, accuracy and defensibility of capital cost estimates. We examine the practical appl...
Nov 2025
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking Decommissioning Costs in Oil and Gas
Decommissioning cost estimation is one of the most data-scarce disciplines in the industry. We examine the key metrics, data sourc...
Dec 2023
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Benchmarking
Nuclear Decommissioning: The Most Complex Cost Estimation Challenge in Energy
Nuclear decommissioning combines radiological complexity, regulatory uncertainty and decade-long execution timelines to create the...
Dec 2023
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Benchmarking
Using Cost Benchmarking to Improve Forecast Accuracy on Capital Projects
Benchmarking is not just a validation tool — used correctly, it improves forecast accuracy from gate 1 through to project close-ou...
Mar 2023
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Benchmarking
Data Analytics in Cost Engineering: From Spreadsheets to Intelligence Platforms
The shift from spreadsheet-based benchmarking to integrated data analytics platforms is transforming what is possible in cost engi...
Nov 2022
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking Curves and KPIs: The Metrics That Drive Better Capital Decisions
Cost curves, KPI ratios and performance metrics form the analytical backbone of effective benchmarking. We examine the most useful...
Oct 2022
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking Levels and Classifications: Aligning Data to Estimate Class
Not all benchmarks are equal — the level of detail in a benchmark must match the estimate class being produced. We examine how to...
Jul 2021
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