Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Better contractor alignment Estimates match how local subcontractors and suppliers bid , reducing disputes. Inability to Track Cost Escalations and Market Volatility National cost models do not reflect rapid material and labor cost changes. Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data.

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Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2018

The construction industry is at the start of a disruptive but exciting technological revolution, from using building information modeling software to create projects digitally before the first brick is laid, to using drones to survey jobsites.

Management 214

Management Bidding Construction Software 214

The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular.

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Bidding Construction Management Contractors 100

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a 3D model is worth 1,000 pictures.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Rather than a competitive bid scenario, where clients choose a commercial construction firm based solely on their estimated costs, we prefer to be brought to the table at the initial planning stages so we can provide a construction perspective that could ultimately save everyone time, money and headaches.

Commercial 120

Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management. Collaboration Tools. Contract Management.

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Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work. Closely tracking things like job costs, change orders, material and equipment usage and worker productivity from your projects can help better forecast future work and lead to smarter bidding. You want data to help you make smarter decisions based on models of what will happen in the future.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

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Software Software Construction Estimating 189

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Transportation agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration and several state DOTs, are pushing forward with making Building Information Modeling a bid deliverable and binding reference document for projects.

Documentation 63

Documentation Bidding Modeling DOT 63

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go. Although there are ways to be successful through trials in a collaborative delivery model, the IPD contract is built to prevent a team from sliding off track.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways. 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.

Bidding 85

Bidding Infrastructure Modeling Procurement 85

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Finding a single tenant to occupy all that space in today’s economy can be challenging, so the smarter and more feasible move is to hire a retail construction contractor that can provide you with the various pre-bid commercial construction budgets needed for subdividing that big box into a multi-tenant space. The answer is none.

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Retail Commercial Budgeting Budget 218

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 9, 2018

For this reason, concrete contractors stand to benefit considerably from implementing a building information modeling (BIM) solution in their companies. The company has used BIM to completely restructure its site prep and construction processes, as well as its bidding procedures on new projects.

BIM 157

BIM Foundation Maryland Concrete 157

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

View and analyse data from BIM models (RVT and IFC formats) directly from your browser without the need to purchase expensive software. Defined common data environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow. Common Data Environment. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

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Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Historical Examples : Many iconic structures from ancient times including medieval cathedrals, Roman aqueducts, were built under the master builder model. This contrasts with the traditional design-bid-build approach, where design and construction are handled by separate entities.

Contract 245

Contract Procurement Modeling Design 245

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. Project managers, for example, can consult a business information model on a jobsite to ensure construction follows plans.

BIM 162

BIM Modeling United States San Francisco 162

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

Network Rail is planning a series of ‘hot start’ briefings to help bid teams understand the commercial model and delivery requirements.

Bidding 73

Bidding Commercial Infrastructure Modeling 73

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Having a progressive business model and embracing technology like intuitive, construction-specific HR software not only helps improve your existing workforce but helps attract more tech-savvy new employees. An overestimated or incomplete bid may mean you won’t win the jobs you need.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve spent the past four years starting a construction company through the public bidding process. I’ve probably bid at least 100 public RFPs, but I’ve only been awarded less than 10. I’ve been the low bid on projects with over 15 bidders and also the high bid on projects with just as many submissions.

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Bidding Contract Contractors Delaware 171

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

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BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

As a result, we filled five commercial construction job openings recently to handle the inflow of bid work. At the start of the downturn, we saw a lot of commercial construction firms abandon their business models and cut staff. Englewood Construction performs landlord infrastructure work in preparation for a Seasons 52 restaurant.

Commercial 259

Commercial News Retail Construction 259

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

They can choose to either put up a bid or let general contractors bid to build the project. This process is called a design, bid, and build contract. This is the most common form of construction business model as it allows stakeholders to search for the lowest prices.

Project Management 248

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 248

Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

Veteran house builder Jolyon Harrison has been appointed as CEO at cash-strapped Inland Homes in a bid to turn the business around. 75, has over 50 years experience in the industry and was a former CEO of MJ Gleeson which he joined in 2009 and left suddenly in 2019 following a row over pay and his succession.

Bidding 80

Bidding Housing Banking Profitability 80

Constructonomics

JANUARY 28, 2013

While construction estimating is hidden from the limelight, it’s one of the most important roles on any construction site, especially given the unstable economy and rapidly changing material prices which are coupled with shorter bidding windows. Comfort with technologies like 3-D modeling and estimating software.

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Estimating Bidding Software Software 138

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Locally researched cost data provided at this level of granularity provides superior cost visibility for specified projects when compared against Uniformat and/or assembly level categorizations of construction requirements, or parametric modeling. Such databases should be used exclusively for basic reference only.

Estimating 239

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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AIA Documentation Sustainability Contract 168

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and listen later. We’ll send you a link to the playback.

Virgin Islands 296

Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 296

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis.

Modeling 75

Modeling BIM Concrete Design 75

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Scottish Water has invited bids to be involved in a new partnering-style approach to maintain and improve its water and waste water infrastructure over the period 2027 to 2033, with a potential extension to 2039. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

Procurement 40

Procurement Modeling Accounting News 40

Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations. Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works.

Modeling 128

Modeling Construction Procurement Consulting 128

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The current practices of using parametric cost modeling, sole reliance upon contractor or subcontractor lump sum bids, national average cost database, area cost factors, city cost indexes or other location and/or economic “factors”, and “historical information”, should be abandoned.

Procurement 165

Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 165

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc., A locally researched detail Unit Price Book must serve as the foundation for developing and sharing the scope of work, and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction costs. are not suitable for work scope developing or costing.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 17, 2022

In some cases, they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid on the project using whatever model you are accustomed to using, and in the end, you wind up with cash flow problems. You have what appears to be a high-profit job, and now you think you have it made, and I hope you are right!

Profitability 21

Profitability Cash Flow Bidding Construction 21

Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Straight from 2D or 3D models, Takeoff users can point and click on an object to count or click and drag to collect linear or square footage. Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to easily collaborate to reduce errors, speed up their takeoff process, produce more compelling bids and ultimately win more work.” courtesy Autodesk.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk Estimating Bidding Products 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

Construction takeoff software is a type of technology that helps digitize and streamline your takeoffs to provide more accurate construction estimates and create more competitive bids. With tools for automation, collaboration, and digital measurements, you can improve the efficiency and quality of your takeoffs and ultimately bids.

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Software Software Bidding Estimating 98