Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

This enables simplified data management and the ability to update estimates with various other databases as needed. #4 4 SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY – We exclusively provide enterprise collaborative software to take full advantage of our construction cost data.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Defense BIM 217

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

NEVER accept a lump sum estimate for a workorder/project without a full detailed line-item estimate and review of line-times and quantities. Fully audit cost estimate and actual cost information. There are many construction cost data and indexes available: • Handy-Whitman Index of Public Utility Construction Costs.

Estimating 200

Estimating Comparison Electrical Organization 200

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Costs – RELIABLE Local Market Construction Cost Data is now available, and updated quarterly, without any factoring. Copy/paste estimates.

Construction 236

Construction Estimating CSI Comparison 236

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 146

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 146

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.

Estimating 130

Estimating CSI Construction Bidding 130

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.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Well-documented? An estimate is no better than its basis. An estimate is a prediction and carries uncertainty. An estimate is a decision-making tool. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE.

Management 219

Management Estimating Procurement Construction 219

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices!

Renovating 243

Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 243

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

The contractor claimed that the City breached its contract by supplying incomplete and inaccurate contract documents, which allegedly caused delays and a two-year extension to the project completion. 12, 2021), the contractor filed suit to recover damages from the City on numerous combined waste water treatment projects.

Documentation 118

Documentation Claims Bidding Estimating 118

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budget 337

Budget Budgeting Commercial Plans 337

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. There are many documents that you’ll come across when working in construction, but there are around 10 that make up the core essential documents that you need to have for each project. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

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.

Procurement 218

Procurement Innovation Products Plans 218

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

Innovation 247

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 247

HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. When it comes to figuring out where these new technologies can add the most value, younger employees can be a huge asset.

Commercial 344

Commercial Construction Contractors Management 344

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

Accurate, detailed construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, or new build project. Top estimators have years of experience and a working knowledge of construction means and methods. Detailed line item estimating is the more accurate and valuable for of construction cost estimating.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.

Estimating 98

Estimating Construction Budgeting Budget 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. The post 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison.

Renovating 254

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 254

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Construction Performed. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Owner may prepare an internal estimate (Internal Government Estimate (IGE), based upon regulations.).

Inspections 232

Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 232

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

Construction projects have gotten more complex over the years, and material and labor costs are increasing. Census Bureau indicates that construction spending reached $376.6 New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. Jump to sections: What is Construction Estimating Software?

Estimating 94

Estimating Software Software Construction 94

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 224

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 224

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

ISSUE- The required standards for the currency and accuracy of construction cost data used for IGEs have not been met for years, and there is appears to be no plan to address this major failing. The contracting officer may require an estimate when the cost of required work is not anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates.

Sustainability 232

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 232

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2022

.” “…it appears that contracting personnel do not know how to appropriately perform and document price analysis.” ” “In particular, two types of price analysis—references to market research and IGCEs—were performed and documented incorrectly more than 50% of the time.”

Contract 197

Contract Office Estimating Documentation 197

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A fundamental element is Job Order Contracting (JOC) is line item estimating which involves breaking down the cost of construction into discrete, granular tasks, each item representing a specific material, labor, and equipment components. The latter includes studs, wiring, wallboard, etc.

Contract 196

Contract Overhead Estimating Profitability 196

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. 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.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Estimating 136

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.

Schedule 164

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 164

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.

Estimating 105

Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution Solution appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 149

Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 149

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.

Bidding 100

Bidding Estimating Construction Documentation 100

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done. Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project.

Project Management 244

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 244

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.

Travel 179

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 179

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. What LEAN Job Order Contracting? Quantification of impacts.

Contract 223

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 223

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating.

Procurement 156

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 156