Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Most public and some private companies require a competitive public bidding process to choose the best qualified contractors who will provide the lowest prices, the best services, and the most innovative solutions. The competitive process achieves those goals only when companies compete honestly and ethically and agree to the terms up front.

Bidding 271

Bidding Innovation Materials Contractors 271

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.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 27, 2023

Accurate takeoffs are important for getting the correct material and labor quantities for your project. But if you’re submitting bids without analyzing past project data, you’re missing out on valuable insights to prepare the most accurate estimate.

Estimating 296

Estimating Bidding Profitability Foundation 296

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

For us, this arrangement is far more preferable to the common competitive bid process. In the competitive bid process, clients typically write the smallest check possible up front, but if things go wrong during commercial construction, as they often do with low-quality subcontractors, costs can come back to bite them.

Commercial 292

Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

Lets Build

MARCH 12, 2019

In the construction industry, one of the common challenges people face is issues with their material management. Poor material management can lead to issues with the timeline for your entire project. Here are some of the most common issues with material management and some tips for how to handle them.

Materials 125

Materials Management Procurement Bidding 125

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .

Profitability 249

Profitability Bidding Estimating Equipment 249

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. As a result of this activity, subcontractors are busier, materials are in demand and pricing shoots up. Reuse materials/systems when you can. Englewood recently began work on Season’s 52 in Chicago.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Stan constantly struggles with the demands of owning and managing his business, from working on bids, estimating, ordering materials and scheduling 25 field workers to coordinating equipment, fielding phone calls and visiting jobsites daily. To make matters worse, cash flow is tight and he often has to cut prices to win work.'

Cash Flow 245

Cash Flow Bidding Schedule Estimating 245

Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2019

Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month.

Bidding 113

Bidding Wisconsin Concrete Materials 113

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. Adapt to Market Realities: Ensure projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

Estimating 147

Estimating CSI Procurement Organization 147

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service, detailed line item estimating using objective local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity information remains industry’s best practice.

Estimating 147

Estimating Procurement Renovating Management 147

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Traditionally, architects and engineers, prime contractors, specialty subcontractors, and material suppliers come together one time to execute a single project for a specific owner. The process is further negatively impacted it the owner is required to select the low bidder, and owner’s “shop” prices before awarding bids.

Management 264

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

contract term. Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. Contact Us.

Contract 264

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 264

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Materials. Shipping of all materials to the jobsite. Specific instructions as to what may be included in a JOC coefficient should also be listed in detail in the associated Request of Proposals (RFP) for Job Order Contracting construction services.

Insurance 264

Insurance Compensation Overhead Security 264

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2022

Estimating is the backbone of a construction project, and it’s essential to get it right to win bids. After calculating material quantities with your takeoff, estimating adds costs to all facets of the project, from materials and labor to overhead and markup. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 11:17.

Estimating 296

Estimating Overhead Software Software 296

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Track multiple programs, contracts, projects, estimates/bids/proposals, issues/tasks, and workorders throughout their lifecycles. Transparent and verifiable – Full visibility into labor, material, equipment, and crew/productivity information. Easy to navigate control center. Controlled secure global access to all uploaded files.

Construction 264

Construction Estimating CSI Comparison 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Was the bid package submitted complete? Was the quality of construction and materials acceptable per defined requirements? Did the Contractor collaborate to help refine/define a detailed Scope of Work (SOW)? Did the Contractor thoroughly investigate the project/work order requirements? Did Contractor comply with all permits?

Contract 262

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 262

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

You priced estimates yourself, presented bids in person, signed every contract, made all the important decisions, negotiated subcontracts, ordered materials needed, supervised most jobs, handled all the paperwork, created invoices, paid the bills, met with customers and handled all the problems.

Subcontracting 189

Subcontracting Negotiation Bidding Estimating 189

HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

but because the restaurant contractor is waiting for delivery of construction materials. Bidding process – this is usually 2 weeks. The scheduling of deliveries is absolutely crucial in opening a restaurant on time. Design process – this is where the architect creates drawings (typically 4-6 weeks). Simple, right?

Schedule 258

Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes. Utilize various tools to cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

From a historical perspective, traditional methods such as design-bid-build and others have failed. All projects will have issues to overcome (weather, materials shortages, etc.). While any “project” is a temporary endeavor, all should adhere to core fundamentals and workflows.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 14, 2022

When used property it is a fantastic tool to develop rapidly develop unbelievably detailed and well communicated scopes of work (SOW) inclusive of labor, material, and equipment task that reflect the local market. In fact, when implemented properly, subcontractor quotes can be validated within a JOC environment. Sample JOC Proposal.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Consulting US 264

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Supply Chain Issues Force Builders to Find Alternative Materials. A lot of building supplies that derive from raw materials to make plastics, vinyl, and coatings are just not available. . Building Materials. Building Materials. Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:57. Contractors are more open to trying alternatives.

Materials 97

Materials Guidelines Chicago Texas 97

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Adopt a Program vs. a Project Approach Sure, every “construction” project is different, however, there are no worm holes or warp speeds involved.

Travel 241

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 241

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.

Estimating 223

Estimating Software Software Industrial 223

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award.

Management 264

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Traditional “project devlivery methods”, design-bid-build, design-build… are limited and have low low sustainability as they do not fully address aspects of people’s individual and collective behavior.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. Similarly, how are material and equipment costs researched? Is productivity considered at all?

Estimating 239

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. Better logistics and staging —The extended team can easily see where materials and equipment will be staged, increasing oversight and efficiency during project execution. This data indicates the U.S.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. If you’re still using paper to estimate and bid, you know it can be a slow moving, time draining process. Having all the information in one place lets you confidently negotiate and bring your expert bid to the table. Bid Day tool. Invitation to Bid feature.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

For example, crews in the field can benefit from analysis that predicts material ordering needs, ensuring that the right materials are always on hand when they need them while project managers can streamline project planning by having material orders built into workflows.

Construction 200

Construction Software Software Contractors 200

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In 2018 we saw a higher number than usual of competitive bid projects get killed by market pricing. An overall rise in construction material costs. Spurred on by a strong economy, our clients are taking this opportunity to refresh their locations, introduce new concepts, expand to new markets and even relocate within markets.

Commercial 328

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328