Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. The construction industry is rapidly transforming. Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. When choosing new bidding technology, teams must find a solution that improves productivity, collaboration and efficiency.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN Construction Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Focus upon detailed line item estimating by discrete tasks.

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The Constructor

MARCH 4, 2019

The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 6, 2022

2022 Construction Cost Changes. Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. The construction industry has never seen anything like the past two years — and it’s showed in the cost of construction work. And the shelf life for bids and estimates has dropped from weeks to days.

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Construction Bidding Materials Budgeting 358

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2019

3 areas to filter for better bidding and estimating from construction business consultant George Hedley.

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Bidding Consulting Estimating Construction 280

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. Bid Day tool.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Do construction contractors that win 100 percent of their business through the low-bid process need marketing? After all, as a low-bid construction business owner, your fate lies strictly in the ability of a hard-nosed, creative estimator to bring in new work on bid day.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

MCM is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Construction markets remain competitive, so it comes as no surprise that construction companies have to be at the top of their game throughout a project. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate.

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Bidding Profitability Construction Cash Flow 325

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. see LEAN construction guide ). see LEAN construction guide ). appeared first on 4BT.

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Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

The dispute is currently in the discovery phase and the City filed a motion to compel the contractor’s internal pre-bid documents and bid estimates, as well as the subcontractor’s base documents. ” My littlest chuckled.

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Documentation Claims Bidding Estimating 118

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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Estimating Construction Bidding Bankruptcy 78

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2016

The Estimation of bid price or tender cost of a construction project is calculated as the sum of the total cost of construction and mark-up price.

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Bidding Estimating Construction Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Loss of cost estimating expertise at a detailed line item level.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This recurring problem occurs when the final construction project job cost finishes higher than the bid estimate or budget. Estimators generally price projects using bids from their regular subcontractor and suppliers, plus their standard company production crew rates for labor and equipment.

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Budgeting 156

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What is Construction Estimating? Construction projects don’t come with a price tag attached. The materials needed, the cost of labor, the building site’s market volatility and other hidden expenses can fluctuate throughout the construction process. What Does a Construction Estimator Do?

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Bidding on projects isn’t enough. Winning those bids is essential to the success of your business! These three tips for bidding on construction jobs will help your bid stand out. Bid within your expertise. Even if a project is well within your expertise, winning the construction bid isn’t a guarantee.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2019

The construction cost estimates are viewed from different perspectives based on different institutional requirements. There are several types of cost.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The need for estimation and costing of construction can’t be understated. Even if the vision for a construction project is clear, the financial costs of completing it can be difficult to predict. What is the Importance of Cost Estimation in Construction Projects? What is the Need for Estimation and Costing Overall?

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Estimating Bidding Construction Insurance 60

The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2019

The construction cost estimates are viewed from different perspectives based on different institutional requirements. There are several types of cost.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model. To register to bid click here. The North West water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than years.

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Bidding Infrastructure Modeling Procurement 85

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? The Cost Estimating Process and Terms to Know.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. Connected takeoff and estimate .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

JOC Cooperatives enable organizations to speed the procurement of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction services (based upon applicable statutes) using a “Master Agreement” and within the basic structure/process of an “owner managed” JOC Program. JOC Cooperative policies and procedures are critical.

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Contract Bidding Procurement Organization 192

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 178

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

From estimating and project management practices to compensation and business management, contractors are finding a “new normal” in every aspect of their business. I hear stories from clients about how aggressive the bidding environment has become, with more and more contractors bidding for each job and many bidding at a loss.

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Estimating Compensation Bidding Construction 205

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

Matt Vetter, vice president of Schafer Construction Inc., has tried a multitude of bidding tools over the years, with varying degrees of success.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable.

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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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Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2022

The state blames inflation and a tight project schedule for the single, over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Bidding Illinois Renovating Estimating 78

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Construction project cost estimation is a complex endeavor that can change on a dime (or a dollar) depending on the size and anticipated scope of the project. Successfully completing construction projects under budget requires a commitment to accuracy and transparency. Design Estimates. Preliminary Estimate.

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Estimating Feasibility Construction Budget 60

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 30, 2021

What Are Construction Cost Estimates? The construction cost estimate is defined as the predicted cost required to complete the construction of any particular project, which is prepared before the construction works are taken up. Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate. Approximate Estimate .

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Estimating Construction Foundation Feasibility 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about. Spreadsheet reliance.

Estimating 52

Estimating Bidding Modeling Risk 52

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. All projects follow a core programmatic process.

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Procurement Innovation Products Plans 217

ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2022

State blames inflation and a tight project schedule for single over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Bidding Renovating Estimating Budgeting 69

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

How many times have your estimators or you uttered the phrase, “That firm is bidding below cost”? While not all contractors are responsible bidders, if you are facing credible competition that seems to be bidding below cost, you probably need to ask yourself if you know your costs to execute work. Understand Your Costs.'

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Bidding Profitability Estimating Contractors 207