By Clayton T. Baumann, PE, CCP, ASA | evcValuation and Christopher T. Rigo | evcValuation Click HERE to download a PDF version of this article Abstract Conceptual capital-cost estimates are important for assessing the economic viability of proposed projects, but their usefulness depends on understanding how to appropriately apply the estimates. Introduction Capital cost estimates…
By Clayton T. Baumann, PE, CCP, ASA | evcValuation Click HERE to download a PDF version of this article Introduction Insurance Appraisals: what are they, what purpose do they serve, and why are they important? Risk managers, insurance industry professionals, and property owners alike should be able to answer all three questions at length and…
By Clayton T. Baumann, PE, CCP, ASA | evcValuation and Jack T. Kolo | evcValuation Click HERE to download a PDF version of this article Introduction Wind farm development in the U.S. has grown significantly over the past two decades, fueled by federal and state incentives as well as mandated state Renewable Portfolio Standards (“RPS”).…
By Clayton T. Baumann, PE, CCP, ASA | evcValuation and Alexander Lopatnikov, ASA, RICS | American Appraisal Click HERE to download a PDF version of this article Abstract Scaling laws are ubiquitous in the study of nature, biology, computer networks, economics and other social sciences,[1] and various engineering applications. They establish a relationship, often in…
