Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Importance of Standardization Building collaboration, ownership, and accountability across diverse teams are fundamental prerequisites to performance improvement. Current, LOCAL MARKET, labor, material, and equipment costs to detail line-item construction tasks provide the highest possible level of cost visualization.

Construction 147

Construction Visualization CSI Architecture 147

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Integrated construction equipment management systems stand out as an effective way to manage construction resources and mitigate some of the impacts to internal operations while contractors are facing shortages externally. equipment manager, and Tex A., LEM CONSTRUCTION – HOUSTON, TEXAS. Insights from Mike H., field technician.

Sage 295

Sage Equipment Construction US 295

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

TCO is a nontrivial and non-static process that requires the collaboration of internal and external teams within a robust framework as well as real property owner leadership, capacity, commitment, and accountability. At the core of TCO is actionable information.

Life Cycle 162

Life Cycle Management Equipment Environment 162

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2025

Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item construction tasks, replete with labor, material, equipment and productivity information, provide the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability. Care should be given as to what form of cost data is being used.

Estimating 147

Estimating CSI Procurement Organization 147

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

There are all sorts of equipment and materials needed to start a roofing and guttering business. Roofing equipment and materials. 3) Equipment and materials. Roofing and guttering equipment and materials need to be acquired before you can start your business. 10) Business bank account and credit card. Labor costs.

Insurance 296

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 296

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Ensure contractors appropriately use non-pre-priced items and do NOT bundle multiple items into a single line time without full cost visibility of labor, materials, and equipment. Create facility inventory and dashboards.

Contract 258

Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 258

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Labor Cost Miscalculations: Failing to account for factors like overtime, labor productivity, and prevailing wage rates, significant variations if workers compensations, can result in inaccurate labor cost estimations. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Risk Site 147

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2015

Investing in the equipment that makes your business functional, is possibly one of the smartest investments you can make as these valuable assets can reduce downtime, limit the number of accidents in the workplace and improve company efficiency. Limit Accidents in the Workplace. Improve Employee Morale.

Equipment 120

Equipment Accidents Construction Injury 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

Lack of Accountability : Poor financial tracking and reporting mechanisms have occasionally resulted in a lack of accountability for spending, making it difficult to identify and rectify financial mismanagement. GSA PBS continues to faces challenges with the management of JOC Programs and cost control.

Management 242

Management Budget Budgeting Contract 242

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking at equipment trends during the past decade, it seems compact track loaders have led the way. These durable, versatile and cost-effective loaders have continued their reign in the compact equipment industry because of their power and ability to extend working seasons.

Finance 180

Finance Equipment Accounting Industrial 180

Job Order Contracting

JULY 2, 2024

This is only possible with the full support accountable leadship leveraging existing robust governance frameworks, s throughout the DoD Sustainment enterprise. For PPC to be effective, however, a detailed Scope of Work with construction tasks, labor, materials, equipment details, and local market costs is essential.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Organization Procurement Management 246

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

It may seem time consuming, but spending a few minutes researching materials and equipment cost could save money. Cut down on loss and theft by taking the time to create an inventory list of all the tools and equipment on the jobsite. Shop Around. Saving on small costs here and there can make a difference in the long run.

Contractors 295

Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 295

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2024

How to validate a construction takt plan: Validating an “optimized” TAKT plan is challenging, if not impossible, without access to an objective and granular local market database of construction tasks that includes labor, material, and equipment requirements. Here’s why this database is critical: 1.

Plans 246

Plans Feasibility Construction Comparison 246

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2024

It considers the exact materials, labor, and equipment required for the project’s location. It can account for local variations in labor, material, equipment and site conditions. Curret actionable cost is is critical in an economic environment where costs can fluctuate rapidly.

Construction 217

Construction CSI Equipment Procurement 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Equipment. Adjustment factors to account for small jobs. Incidental tools and equipment. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Labor (Both during Normal Work Hours and Outside of Normal Work Hours). Materials. Subcontractor costs. Subcontractor mark-ups. projects valued over $35K; 9.

Insurance 264

Insurance Compensation Overhead Security 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Heres a deeper dive into the differences and their impact on winning bids: Local Market Cost Data Definition : This data is specific to a geographic region, reflecting real-time labor rates and trade variance due to workers comp and other variables, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and equipment rental costs in that area.

Bidding 147

Bidding Construction Defense Contractors 147

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Are you ready to equip your construction site with top-tier security solutions? Regarding your tools and equipment, you must be vigilant about who checks each item. You can implement RFID tracking to make the equipment logging process more accurate and efficient. RFID Tracking For Tools. Going Keyless.

Security 291

Security Site Mobility Construction 291

Construction Marketing

APRIL 22, 2013

Paid search, billboards, and logos on equipment were rated last each with 4%. Referrals accounted for only 7% of achieved benefits. Trade print is considered the most effective advertising tactic by construction professionals surveyed with 31% followed by event marketing and “other” each with 13.8%.

Construction 262

Construction Employment Remodeling Equipment 262

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. As industry costs and fees increase, these tips can help you get some relief from draining the project account. Design effectively. Comparison shop.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

MCM is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. For example, if you completely own a piece of equipment, you probably estimate the amount of fuel that it uses on a job, but may not consider including the depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and other costs associated with running it.

Bidding 325

Bidding Profitability Construction Cash Flow 325

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Improper fall protection equipment and inadequate training are often to blame, particularly in construction where workers face significant height-related hazards. Proactive Benefit: Our HazCom training kit streamlines compliance while equipping your team with the knowledge to handle hazardous chemicals safely and confidently.

OSHA 112

OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 112

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

Local variations in labor costs, material prices, equipment availability, and regulatory requirements can greatly affect the estimate. Cost factors may not account for these changes, leading to significant discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

Construction 240

Construction Estimating Accounting Innovation 240

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Concurrent planning, design, construction, and operation throughout the lifecycle of a built structure across disparate multidiscipline teams operating in a transparent and collaborative manner, in concert with real property owner leadership, commitment, and accountability are core requirements.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Renovating Environment 246

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Future, with Owner Leadership, Capacity, Commitment, and Accountability #1 90%+ of ALL projects (repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds) completed in a quality manner, on time, and on budget with full financial and technical transparency. #2 6 Vendor selection process are flawed and favor economic and environmental waste.

Environment 240

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 240

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

While the rampant economic and environmental waste is unsustainable, it continues unabated with virtually zero accountability or oversight. Common data environment, including current, l ocal market granular line-item cost data and associated descriptions and details for labor, material, equipment, crews, productivity and involved tasks.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2024

Environmental Impact : Pollution Control : Well-maintained equipment and systems are less likely to cause environmental pollution through leaks, emissions, or inefficient operation. Inventory Management : Regular checks can optimize the use of supplies and materials, minimizing excess and waste.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Inventory Resource Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

Owners must provide leadership and accountability and not excessively rely upon “JOC consultants” #2. JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals. In many instances, this has simply not been the case. #1.

Contract 264

Contract Documentation Consulting Accounting 264

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2024

Owner leadership, capacity, commitment, and accountability #2. A common, shared data environment inclusive of current, locally researched labor, material, and equipment granular data organized via a standard data format (expanded CSI Masterformat). #5. All these solutions share the following fundamental requirements and elements. #1.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans CSI Renovating 246

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 15, 2024

Agile facilities planning is a collaborative, iterative process that helps a senior leadership, facilities management teams, building users as well as services providers including builders, designers, and operators, align on priorities, develop accountability and then have a framework to make good decisions while making consistent progress.

Management 245

Management Accounting Organization Sustainability 245

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And if you haven’t, get ready, because ClearSky Smart Fleet is technology with the potential to completely change the way you manage your equipment. As the product manager for ClearSky Smart Fleet, I try to serve as the best voice for the customer. At JLG, we use this capability just like our customers do.

Management 329

Management Site Equipment Products 329

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

Labor, material, and equipment costs, as well as productivity information should be provided and all based upon current local market conditions. Make certain that the selected year-of-expenditure reflects a realistic scenario, taking into account project planning and development durations, as well as construction.

Estimating 245

Estimating Construction Documentation Risk 245

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2023

Objective, granular works tasks come in the form of locally researched unit price cost books (UPBs) that include a task description, unit of measure, and detailed labor, material, and equipment breakdowns in composition and cost. Establish a baseline for improvement.

Products 246

Products Management Environment Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. In order to achieve cost visibility and transparency appropriate local unit costs for labor, labor productivity, materials, and equipment are required. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2020

Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Job Order Contracts (JOC), as well as other multi-year construction contracts require a way for contractors do account for cost impacts associated with various contingencies. as well as factors addressing specific classes such as materials, equipment, or labor.

Estimating 186

Estimating Construction Contract Accounting 186

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 22, 2020

Detailed Cost Data – Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new unit costs are based on discrete work activity tasks (along with their labor, crew, productivity, material, equipment and location requirements ) that represent applicable construction standards/specifications. Industry and statistical standards are not used.

Construction 191

Construction Statistics Life Cycle Renovating 191

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

locally researched detailed line item unit price information, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment subsets). It is a social responsibility that demands accountability for all public sector real property owners. Both technical and financial information MUST be shared at a granular level (i.e. NEXT STEPS. Do your homework!

Procurement 263

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 263

HardHatChat

JUNE 26, 2018

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. We also had to take the flooring schedule into account for the delivery of other materials, since there were phases when areas of the store were off limits while the terrazzo cured.

New York City 270

New York City New York Retail Construction 270