HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Timberline Estimating Training – Bid Day Emergency – File Won’t Open I had an urgent support call recently from one of our Montana contractors who use Timberline Estimating. Here’s the scenario: It’s Bid Day, getting down to the last hour before the bid is due. The good news is that this is easy to fix.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? Their accounting department has established a project budget that can not be exceeded and, if adhered to, the project is feasible. Bid packages are distributed to interested contractors and the process begins. . Bids received and opened. Not always. .

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 9, 2020

They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. They often are applied to conceptual estimates for identifying “go/no-go” projects at an early stage.” Despite its potential weaknesses, estimation by adjustment factors is a very common approach for all types of construction.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All prequalified contractors invited to bid should submit sealed bids based on one or more adjustment factors / coefficients to the unit prices listed in the approved JOC unit price book (UPB). Non-catalog items should not exceed 10% of the total project cost estimate. The post Considering a Job Order Contract?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 24, 2013

Bluebeam Revu’s measurement functions provide quick methods for estimators to take-off length, area and quantities. With options 2 and 3 there will be further calculations necessary to account for doors and windows. The 3 Wall Area Measurement Methods for Estimators using Bluebeam Revu.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months, or even dropped altogether. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

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 264

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Higher productivity.

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Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. In an industry with razor-thin margins, incorrect estimates can lead to a major hit in profitability and wreak havoc on your company’s finances. One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2009

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. Not found on the conventional (read archaic) low-bid project! So how does this relate to estimating? It’s truly amazing.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2017

With these improvements to an already robust set of core functions—from takeoff and estimating through job cost accounting and project management, and ultimately for critical reporting and analysis— ProContractor 3.9

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s break down what this means: Job Order Contracts (JOC) Definition : JOC is a type of procurement process used by public agencies to accomplish a large number of small to medium-sized projects with a single, competitively bid contract. It should be used to account for contractor overhead and profit.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more. Budget Inaccuracies. One thing that can’t be controlled is the weather (it would be great if we could!).

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Corecon is a web-based estimating, project management and scheduling system that has managed to roll-out mobile apps at no cost to the Corecon client. Bid Calendar. . * Blackberry. Google – Android. Microsoft – Windows Mobile. Palm – Palm OS. Wait, you did read that correctly…the iPad too. Contact Management.

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Project Management Mobility CoreCon Management 196

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Choosing From Many Construction Accounting Solutions Available. Write out your proposals on a piece of paper and give it to your client when presenting a Bid, Estimate, List of Material, Invoice, Receipt For Payment. Finding a solution that will do “All I Need It To Do” This is the challenge for Construction Contractors.

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Accounting Construction Bidding Estimating 68

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The different groups include: Accounting, Client Communication, Data Analytics, Indoor Mapping, Maintenance Management, Marketing, Sales/CRM, Timesheets, Equipment Sharing, Website Development, Project Management, Design, Safety, Bid Management, Estimating, etc.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What is Construction Estimating? It’s up to a construction estimator to determine the estimated cost of a construction project. What Does a Construction Estimator Do? This is called quantity takeoff , which is at the heart of construction estimating. What is the Purpose of Cost Estimation?

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due. Send your your blue prints to an experienced Construction Estimating Service. Preparation & submission of bid proposals.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. Already integrated with Vista and Spectrum , Viewpoint Team integrates with Viewpoint Estimating and Viewpoint’s field solutions, including Field Time and Field View.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 10, 2012

Thursday’s post on bid pulling really struck a chord with many people. One marketer described it like being the groom of a runaway bride when your teaming partner pulls the bid. And clearly, this is not the first time a bid has been pulled like this. The True Cost of Bid Pulling. stipend by pulling its bid.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Greg is a Principal at Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP , a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding burden rates is essential for construction companies to accurately estimate costs and ensure projects remain profitable what is burden rate. By calculating the fully burdened labor rate, contractors can ensure that all labor-related expenses are accounted for when bidding on projects fully burdened labor rate.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 9, 2015

B2W Estimate is known as BID2WIN previously. It is a useful construction software toward heavy construction contractors that can be applied for construction cost estimating and bid management efficiently. More than 5,000 users from different corner of the world have used this bid management software.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Evaluate Bidding Strategy. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Consequently, the bidding climate is very competitive with some work going to people bidding below cost. Tags accounting. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Download B2W Estimate B2W Estimate is useful for heavy civil construction estimating and bidding.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . Accomplishing all of this will require you to learn how to successfully approach a takeoff in construction.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. The original Construction Estimate most certainly did not anticipate being faced with a Pandemic of epic proportions. Staying competitive with Construction Estimating is difficult to achieve in normal times. Under estimate real costs. Accounting expanse.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 23, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Small home builders and contractors can improve their estimating process with Job Simplicity, a product suite from HomeFront Software. Small home builders and contractors can improve their estimating process with Job Simplicity, a product suite from HomeFront Software. Estimating Sheets Sample.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2023

4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Peitlock, B.A., Martinez, A., Martinez, A.,

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. Real property owner capacity, commitment, and accountability are fundamental requirements.

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