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Enhance Construction Cost Estimating – 5 Steps

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . What’s needed to improve construction cost estimating?

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Estimating Construction CSI Procurement

Construction Cost Estimating Facts

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible. ENR economic index, etc.)

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction

Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction?

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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203. FAR 2.101 and 13.000.

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LEAN construction cost estimating

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders

Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. [contact-form]. contact-form].

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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of detailed line item unit price cost data to improve construction outcomes. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.

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Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction

OpenBUILD(TM) The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

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Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders

Construction Change Orders

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 10, 2011

Don’t Be Caught Short on Construction Change Orders. It’s easy for contractors to overlook the real cost impact of construction change orders on their projects. The construction change order must be analyzed for the overall impact on the construction project timeline as well.

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Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex. Arguably, it’s more complex than it needs to be, writes Robert Salaj

Construction Today

MAY 23, 2024

This includes tools, materials, and a slew of information such as estimates versus actuals, local regulations, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and more. A change to one aspect of the… Source The post Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex.

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Innovative Construction Capital Delivery for Public Sector Owners

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Primary Causes of Construction Failures.

Innovation

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management.

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Job Order Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment! contact-form].

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Estimating New Mexico Contract Change Orders

LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction

Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans

What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction

Construction Software Software Estimating

Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method? Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Number of change orders. Preconstruction Preconstruction planning is critical to any project.

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Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders

Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date.

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The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford. ” Henry Ford.

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The Most Common Reasons Construction Projects Are Delayed

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Correctly allocating a work crew can make or break a construction timeline.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating

Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. The post Construction is NOT complex… People are.

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Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement

Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Roles and responsibilities, deliverables, tools, workflows, etc.,

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Procurement Plans Construction Bidding

How to survive and overcome inflation and rising construction costs

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

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Construction Materials Risk Management

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating

How National Construction Estimator Functions

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 9, 2016

This youtube construction video is based on National Construction Estimator developed by Craftsman Book Company. National Estimator refers to a construction estimating software program that offers the same functionality as a book. Put in your genuine construction material costs.

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Estimating Remodeling Construction Change Orders

Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

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Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding

Public Sector Facilities Professionals – The Elephant in the ROOM

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2021

Many public sector facilities professionals are well aware that actionable project (repair, renovation, new build) estimates should use current, locally researched unit price cost data, complete with labor, material, equipment, and productivity/crew information, in order to achieve reliable cost visibility and transparency.

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Change Orders Renovating Estimating Contract

What is JOC / Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

JOC, in this case is an acronym for Job Order Contracting JOC is a integrated planning, procurement, and construction delivery method that, depending upon applicable regulations/statues, can be used for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction for facilities and/or horizontal physical infrastructure.

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Contract Life Cycle Procurement Change Orders

Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Fortunately, the challenges for generating value from the ongoing numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects can be significantly reduced through the application of system thinking and associated robust processes, workflows, and tools.

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20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

Autodesk

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization

Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors.

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Bidding Estimating Software Software

Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2012

Construction Change Order Phobia. The contractor appeared to be on the verge of a panic attack because he was experiencing serious financial trouble with his construction business and needed quick relief. In this case the pain of change in the contractor's mind had to be exceeded by the pain of staying the same.

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Electrical Estimating Methods (RSMeans) - an exclusive estimating book for electrical estimators & contractors

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 5, 2015

Electrical Estimating Methods (RSMeans) - an exclusive estimating book for electrical estimators & contractors Wayne J. Del Pico has written an exclusive book alias Electrical Estimating Methods (RSMeans) 4th edition. construction estimating construction materials electrical system estimates'

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Estimating Electrical Contractors Bidding

Should Change Order Administration Be Recovered as a Cost of Contract Performance?

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2012

By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. Regardless of the cause, an owner request for a change order proposal is a cost for the contractor.

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Change Orders Contract Claims Documentation

Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Before we even get to improving Scope of Work (SOW) processes, it’s valuable to first understand the basic concepts of LEAN construction. Introduction.

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Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software

IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . Focused upon construction projects of varying sizes. Multiple types of construction IDIQs. T and M Basics. •

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Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting

JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If the Contractor requires additional information to clarify the Detailed Scope of Work before preparing the Job Order Proposal, the Contractor will make such request so that the Job Order Proposal can be submitted on time. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order.

Change Orders

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors

Enhance Construction Cost Estimating – 5 Steps

Construction Cost Estimating Facts

Trending Sources

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

What Is a Change Order?

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

LEAN construction cost estimating

Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity

Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts

OpenBUILD(TM) The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility

Construction Change Orders

Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex. Arguably, it’s more complex than it needs to be, writes Robert Salaj

Innovative Construction Capital Delivery for Public Sector Owners

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop

LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery

The Most Common Reasons Construction Projects Are Delayed

Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

How to survive and overcome inflation and rising construction costs

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

How National Construction Estimator Functions

Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Public Sector Facilities Professionals – The Elephant in the ROOM

What is JOC / Job Order Contracting?

Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management

20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Electrical Estimating Methods (RSMeans) - an exclusive estimating book for electrical estimators & contractors

Should Change Order Administration Be Recovered as a Cost of Contract Performance?

Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms

IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

JOC Procedures

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