Remove Change Orders Remove Estimating Remove Forecasting
article thumbnail

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Construction Cost Visibility & Management

Job Order Contracting

Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data. Better contractor alignment Estimates match how local subcontractors and suppliers bid , reducing disputes. Example: A national database might estimate drywall installation at $1.80 per SF , adjusted by a 1.15

article thumbnail

Reliable Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Reliable construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Reliable Construction Cost Estimating. While there may be several types of estimates in terms of granularity, this discussion is limited to detailed line item estimates. Learnings.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Number of change orders. Project completion time (forecast vs. actual). Project cost (forecast vs. actual). Are funds available? Is the right team available?

article thumbnail

8 Benefits of Using Web-Based Software in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Consistent estimating. Web-based construction software can help you increase estimate accuracy and improve the profitability for the work you gain. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business. Organized work order management. That’s a lot of money wasted on disorganization.

Software 130
article thumbnail

Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

Job Order Contracting

Only improved early and ongoing collaboration and communication across all participants and stakeholders has proven to reduce errors and omissions, minimize the number of change orders, shorten overall project delivery times, improve quality, and reduce total project costs.

article thumbnail

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. change orders. The good news? January 2009. December 2008.

Cash Flow 120
article thumbnail

Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud

Construction Junkie

There are a ton of moving parts on each project, from the estimate, to ordering materials and equipment, to billing, and having that information where and when you need it can make all the difference.

Sage 145