Jacobus & Yuang, Inc. (JYI) was founded in 1993 in response to a perceived need for professional cost consulting. The firm has a team of successful individuals with a track record of producing accurate estimates, delivered on-time.
JYI has a formal association with Sierra West Group, Inc. (SWGI). JYI researches and updates the SWGI database through constant market monitoring, to assist in publishing these Industry Renowned Cost Manuals on an annual basis. Cobus Malan, in his capacity as Principal and qualified Quantity Surveyor, is Associate Editor, and responsible for assembling and maintaining major portions of the cost data.
This research enables the firm to maintain a current pulse on pricing, and to have on going relationships with key contractors and suppliers in the Industry. Jacobus & Yuang, Inc. is further multi-disciplinary in nature with full in-house capability in all disciplines, including mechanical and electrical trades and our work products are presented via a single source to respond to all multi-trade issues. This multi-disciplinary nature provides the user with the confidence that a project will be viewed as a whole, compared to estimates being produced without the team approach. Our estimates are presented in logical industry standard formats, or in custom format to suit our clients' needs.
The Firm has extensive experience in estimating a multitude of diverse projects, and has an excellent track record of producing accurate estimates, maintained through accurate quantity takeoffs, application of realistic unit costs and constant monitoring of market conditions and similar issues driving the bidding climate.
Jacobus & Yuang, Inc. regards their key responsibility during estimating efforts, as keeping the project team informed of the cost impact of each design decision, and to focus all parties involved on the overall cost status of the project.
We also provide Quantity Surveying, Value Engineering, Change Order review and Constructability Review services to suit our client’s needs. Please peruse the balance of our website to gain greater insight how we can be of service to you.
Certifications include (Please click on Certifications Tab for more detail):
- SBE Certification - Port of Long Beach (POLB)
- SBE Certification - Los Angeles School District (LAUSD)
- SBE Certification - California DGS
- SBE Certification - L.A. Metro
330 N. Lantana St. Suite 28, #220, Camarillo, CA 93010 Telephone 805-339-9434 or 213-688-1341 Fax 866-431-3256
