Chianelli Estimating

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

There are many types and techniques used for construction estimating. The construction estimate can be used at various stages of a project’s development to facilitate budget planning and to control costs. Construction estimating techniques have several different levels of detail and each is used for different purposes.

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Estimating Drawings Comparison Budget 60

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 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison. Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown.

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Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Job order contracting cost estimating software and training is an important aspect in assuring JOC Program performance and compliance. Real Property Owners and awarded/bidding Contractors can tracks multiple multiple JOC Programs, coefficients, projects, estimates, subs, unit price books (UPBs) and documents within JOC software technology.

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Software Software Contract Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

This month, we’re highlighting the snapshots as well as the robust comparison functionalities available within Autodesk Takeoff. Autodesk Takeoff is our cloud-based quantification software that allows estimators to create 2D and 3D takeoffs from a single platform. How does robust comparison benefit me?

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Comparison Autodesk Inventory Estimating 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

That said, the use of “benchmarking”, i.e. comparison to peers, is problematic and at best should relative performance, versus target levels. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality. Technology.

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Procurement Plans Construction BIM 151

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2017

Transparency – Appropriate access to cost information, and associated comparison to published independent third-party costs, such as RSMeans Construction Cost Data. Collaboration – involvement of all stakeholders – Owners, AE’s, Contractors, Oversight Groups, Community ….

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

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Estimating Bidding Construction Overhead 45

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. These Owners, Contractors, and AEs are moving to advanced cost estimating and management systems. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel.

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Comparison Estimating Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

. • Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Similar to traditional design-bid-build thus no additional training or enhanced skills required. Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. . • Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. MATOC/MACC Advantages.

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Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle ArchiCAD 49

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Proper estimation helps construction professionals to find out the prospective construction cost concerning a project. Estimating is prepared at different phases of project duration and it is based on the objective of estimation. Initially estimation is initiated by the contractor prior to actual commencement of construction.

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Estimating Comparison Overhead Construction 40

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

You can imagine the opposite reaction when a contractor bids a penny for rock removal for a competitive bid and later discovers that there was 250% more rock than anticipated. In its successful bid to perform work for the Town of Avon, th Contractor assigned a unit price of $0.01 Town of Avon.

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Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

You can imagine the opposite reaction when a contractor bids a penny for rock removal for a competitive bid and later discovers that there was 250% more rock than anticipated. In its successful bid to perform work for the Town of Avon, th Contractor assigned a unit price of $0.01 Town of Avon.

Bidding 48

Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. How many contractor estimates have been issued? How many owner estimates were created?

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 3, 2010

One of the fastest moving jobs around now is that of Construction Cost Estimating. Construction is the largest industry to use cost estimators; but the manufacturing industry also employs cost estimators. Now the question is what Construction Estimation is Simply we can say Construction Estimation is just like a “budget”.

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Estimating Construction Budget Budgeting 40

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

How Building Radar Helps Manage Construction Costs Accurate cost estimation and efficient project planning are key to managing both hard and soft costs in construction. This not only increases the chances of winning bids but also allows for more proactive management of both hard and soft costs.

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Comparison ProCore Construction Project Management 52

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

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Estimating Bidding Budget Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Are Construction Cost Estimators an Obstacle to Efficient Project Delivery and BIM? Even today, most construction cost estimators continue to rely exclusively upon spreadsheets, despite well documented issues with the practice. Good dedicated cost estimating software programs are successful for a reason.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

While all-in-one software is unlikely to cover all your business needs alone, you’ll need a solution that enables you to manage key activities like estimates, bidding, design, quality and safety programs, all cost activities, schedules, team communication, etc. Construction software for bidding, estimating, budgets, and accounting.

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Software Software Construction Bidding 95

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 8, 2021

You tell me your stories - about your challenges in running a business, keeping up with the bookwork, estimating and bidding jobs, doing the work and collections from clients, and having or not having employees and paying their taxes. For an in-depth comparison of QuickBooks versions, click here.

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Software Software Accounting Comparison 66

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2013

The tool consists of standard material and cost estimator as well as a complete set of tools to go with workflow and inspection practices for field application. construction bidding construction estimating construction management estimating software estimating tool'

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Software Software Mobility Contractors 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

BuildingConnected BuildingConnected Pro and Bid Board Pro Visual Enhancements There are visual enhancements, mainly color changes, to both BuildingConnected Pro and Bid Board Pro. ProEst Bid Day Enhancements Incoming proposals from subcontractors can be inputted for easier side-by-side comparison, including alternates and inclusions.

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Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

Building Information Management

JULY 1, 2015

Respond to the following questions as accurately as possible, estimate when needed and please give your honest opinion. Comparison of contractor performance and satisfaction of JOC projects compared to other delivery systems. #. Design-Bid-Build. Speed comparison of JOC vs low-bid, alternative methods: average time needed: #.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Comparison Bidding 40

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects.

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Software Software Construction Budget 78

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Determine the answers to the following questions BEFORE you bid or accept a Job Order Contract: Will you be able to perform? Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. Unit Price Book: Do’s. JOC Coefficient: Don’ts.

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Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

So when BMC (now part of Builders FirstSource ) asked us to conduct and track a side-by-side comparison of like-sized homes conventionally framed and using BMC's Ready-Frame precut system for wall assemblies, I jumped at the chance. Ready-Frame makes sense to framers and builders. Precut studs, plates, headers, etc.,

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Site Denver New York City Innovation 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects.

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Software Software Construction Budget 78

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The three most common ways are: Low-bid. When the owner selects a contractor based on low-bid, they are only looking at an apples-to-apples comparison of price between competitive offers. Many government entities are mandated to select construction firms based solely on low-bid. Best Value. Negotiated.

Industrial 149

Industrial Construction Bidding Renovating 149

Building Information Management

AUGUST 28, 2012

Prequalified shortlist of contractors to bid on multiple projects. Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. Must have full bid documents to ensure prequalified contractors are bidding “apples to apples”. Requires staff training in unit price book estimating and evaluation of line item estimates. •No

Contract 40

Contract Subcontracting Bidding Construction 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 31, 2015

Over 80% of construction contractors still use pen and paper (50%+) and/or spreadsheets (30%+) for critical tasks such as construction cost estimating and quantity takeoffs. Traditional design-bid-build and low-bid are inefficient and antagonistic. Only 35% use some type of task specific construction software!

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Contractors Products Estimating Software 40

Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

My January column, “ Measurement Fails, Part I ” laid out the many common obstacles standing in the way of achieving accurate measurements, including estimates presumed or disguised as facts, and ratios based on bad numerators, bad denominators, or both. Remember my proclamation on ratios-—An estimate divided by an estimate is bull$#%@!—which

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Permits Overhead Foundation Budget 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The tender comparison tool, in particular, promised transparency and insight into the process of comparing quotes that Wei knew would save time and money. In fact, Wei estimates that running the tender comparison tool across all quotes received saves around 35 minutes for every package. A year with BuildingConnected.

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Comparison Management Bidding Estimating 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

Two leaders from CRB — Greg Casper , Director of Estimating, and Marc Hanson , Senior Director of Construction Operation, Midwest Region, join the show to share the lessons they’ve learned while navigating the industry’s ongoing economic challenges. In comparison, construction management allows us to focus more upstream.

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Risk Management Modeling Environment 80

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The contractor typically provides a budget or estimate for the project that is based on a set of documents and fills in any blanks or risks with their experience. A cost plus contract type allows the contractor to provides a budget or estimate on the project. Therefore it can be a challenge for people unfamiliar with the concept.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 27, 2021

At the bid stage contractors estimate the manhours needed to complete their contracts by anticipating what those conditions will be. In construction, as in most businesses, efficiency is the key to profitability; the bigger the bang for a given buck, the greater the profit margin.

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Claims Products Comparison New Hampshire 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Forget design-bid-built, and even design-built. Collaborative construction delivery methods such as IPD – Integrated Project Delivery for new construction, and JOC – job order contracting – for repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction are requisite components of BIM.

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BIM Life Cycle Modeling Visualization 58