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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate? An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). How was the estimate made? What assumptions were made?

Estimating

Estimating Procurement Contract Overhead

12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. Using the term “accurate” or “accurate costs” in conjunction with construction cost estimating is a fools errand. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. Absolutely not!

Estimating

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating

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Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Well-documented? An estimate is no better than its basis. An estimate is a prediction and carries uncertainty. An estimate is a decision-making tool. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE.

Management

Management Estimating Procurement Construction

Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

Construction

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI

Construction Document Information Management

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders. 2017, Cholakis, P.

Documentation

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle

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

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. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

Budgeting

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans

10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Documentation

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits

Job Order Contract Estimate Management

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during the JOC process. These actions can occur during conceptual, request for proposal, detailed estimating, or estimate approval/review stages.

Estimating

Estimating Contract Management CSI

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.

Procurement

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders

Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element.

Procurement

Procurement Plans CSI Construction

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. Autodesk has officially rolled out two products that will help construction professionals do just that. One Platform.

Modeling

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE

Currency and Accuracy of Construction Cost Data used for IGEs

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. FAR 36.203 Government estimate of construction costs.

Estimating

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating

How Much is Poor Construction Document Management Costing You?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating

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.

Estimating

Estimating Construction Schedule Forecasting

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

While the issues of low productivity and associated economic and environmental waste associated with constructing and sustaining built structures has been well documented, education and training relative to existing solutions has been insufficient. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY. mandatory collaboration. mandatory collaboration.

Contract

Contract Procurement BIM Construction

FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done. Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project.

Project Management

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation

CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.

Site

Site Plans Construction Concrete

Commercial Construction Labor Trends & Hiring Strategies: Why Young Hires are Good Business for General Contractors

HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

In fact, demand is so high for veteran construction pros that Englewood is increasingly focused on recruiting new graduates and training them to meet our needs – particularly for our office staff of construction project managers, engineers and estimators. Many congratulations to the class of 2017!

Commercial

Commercial Construction Contractors Management

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals. The only valid cost measurement is a line-item estimate based upon local market conditions. Robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery framework.

Management

Management CSI Procurement Life Cycle

TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. INTRODUCTION. via Four BT, LLC – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

Procurement

Procurement Plans Construction BIM

TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Quantity Takeoff Tutorial

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Quantity Takeoff Tutorial videos are designed to use as a guide for estimating with Microsoft Excel, including the formulas and functions for creating your own estimating templates. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Join our estimating forum. Estimating Sheets Sample.

Estimating

Estimating Software Software Construction

Subways in America

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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America

America Concrete Foundation Airports

Digital Twin – Aligning the physical and functional status of buildings and other physical objects with a corresponding digital model makes it possible to monitor and optimally manage capital reinvestment throughout their life-cycle.

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

LEAN Collaborative Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Methodology with a focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES Common Data Environment (CDE) using common standards terms, definitions, and robust data architectures.

Life Cycle

Life Cycle Modeling Management CSI

TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Contract Materials

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Site should be such in our country that early morning sun and late evening sun is accepted in the building in summer and maximum sun light is available in most of winter. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Residential

Residential Site Plans Concrete

BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Materials Design

Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding

STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Maine Materials

BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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Construction

Construction Concrete Foundation Materials

METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

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Construction

Construction Concrete Foundation Design

PILES AND PILE CAPS

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering

EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

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Concrete

Concrete Foundation Environment Materials

PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

The techniques that are used in the manufacture of panels permit a variety of finishes that imitate virtually any type of architecture at a fraction of the cost. They may be load bearing, or they may be just decorative to act as a façade.

Concrete

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials

Bluebeam Tip: Construction Coordination Overlays

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Document Comparison features in Bluebeam Revu are great for spotting differences between revisions but did you realize you can also use the Overlay Pages option for your construction coordination? In the sample below we used overlay pages with three documents: S1.2,

Construction

Construction Comparison Documentation Software