Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Check it out! Check it out!

Industrial 243

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 243

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties.

Estimating 165

Estimating Life Cycle Construction Documentation 165

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. This is clearly foolish.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 165

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. Change Management is Perpetual.

Estimating 130

Estimating CSI Construction Bidding 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This can only be accomplished on an organization-wide basis by integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology using a common data environment (locally researched detailed unit line-item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat), owner leadership and support, and leverage of core LEAN principles. Where is YOUR organization?

Innovation 261

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 261

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Common data environment. Early and ongoing participation.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Defined common data environment. Common Data Environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Understand and explore solutions jointly using a common data environment based upon CSI Masterformat. It’s that simple.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating. A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element.

Procurement 213

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 213

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). Building a trustworthy detailed line item estimate requires a knowledge of the following… Local labor costs and crew compositions. Learn more?

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Construction Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Current, locally researched granular (unit price line line) cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat. The only valid cost measurement is a line-item estimate based upon local market conditions. A common data environment (CDE) is needed for all teams. Quantitative metrics/performance indicators. What Is a Project Expense?

Management 264

Management CSI Procurement Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Also, it is incumbent upon owners and building users to provide enough information to enable the builder to create a detailed line-item cost estimate and associated timeline. Step 2: Follow a Robust Workflow for ALL Projects.

Management 263

Management CSI Change Orders Budgeting 263

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Total Cost Visibility/Awareness.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 205

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 205

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2017

Construction Cost Estimate – Key Factors. CLOUD Cost Estimating. Our cost data is also available via a true cloud environment that runs on ANY major web browser… and your access is fast, dependable, and secure. You can also embed our cost data within your own construction cost estimating environment.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

CSI 162

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 162

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

LEAN Collaborative Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Methodology with a focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES Common Data Environment (CDE) using common standards terms, definitions, and robust data architectures. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Life Cycle 133

Life Cycle Modeling Management CSI 133

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2019

4BT UPBs are developed to assure that at least ninety percent (90%) of the dollar value of estimates for work orders is sourced from the UPB. Line items are organized using CSI MasterFormat and MasterFormat Divisions and levels. 4BT is licensed and authorized by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

CSI 127

CSI Contract Organization BIM 127

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 162

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 162

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

We deliver the ability to enable JOC participants to collaborate, share information and work transparency… anytime and anywhere… within our secure cloud environment. Expertise in Job Order Contracting Estimating,Project Management, and JOC Program Support. Informal JOC Estimate Compliance Review Per Audit (ICR).

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Project Management Certification 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2023

Granular line items for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds organized by expanded CSI MasterFormat. 4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. . #3

Estimating 130

Estimating United States New Mexico Renovating 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology using a common data environment (locally researched detailed unit line-item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat), 2.) Consistent achievement of both on organization-wide basis requires; 1.) owner leadership and support, and 3.) leverage of core LEAN principles.

Innovation 130

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 130

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 8, 2014

General Cost Estimator for Excel Sheet is specially designed to assist builders, cost estimators, architects, contractors and construction professionals. User can work in a single MS Excel environment to develop, build, and manage their estimates in a quick and easy manner.

Estimating 45

Estimating CSI Software Software 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

CSI Masteformat) Mutual trust and respect Shared risk and reward Required initial and ongoing training Continuous improvement Owner leadership. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting provides the following benefits: Design and implementation of tailored “turnkey” solutions. Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2017

The OpenCost Approach provides a locally researched unit price detailed construction cost data base withing a standard data architecture (CSI Masterformat). Create estimate, budgets, life-cycle capital reinvestment models, or link to BIM! Tasks are clearly characterized and shared with a shared environment.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction CSI Renovating 100

Cassell Construction Estimating

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Omni-Class is a well-organized, multi-faceted methodology whose goal is, by its own definition to, “describe the Built Environment.” Omni-Class includes the complete 2004/2010 Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) Masterformat index in its entirety in its Table 22 (Work Results). And thanks, Dominick!).

CSI 100

CSI Consulting Organization Education 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction project value for all participants and stakeholders. It also should be objective, independent, and easy-to-use.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Lack of common terms, definitions, and common data environments (How can anyone possibility fully define communicate, and understand any project without detailed line item construction tasks, organized via CSI-Masterformat, and using locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs?) LEAN Construction Delivery. The Toolkit.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Developing a detailed scope of work and associated line item cost estimate using a verifiable and current locally researched unit price book (UPB) is a mandatory component of a LEAN construction delivery approach. Enabling technology Required initial and ongoing training Continuous improvement via monitoring and information sharing.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models. Common industry standard terms and definitions – Common Data Environment, CDE.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A locally researched unit price book, UPB ( NOTE: A national average unit price book and associate use of localization or location factor is not recommended. ) provides a common data environment, CDE, to help assure transparency, collaboration, and productivity. Fraction of the cost of alternative sources. Simplify JOC management activities.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Centralized oversight and coordination, yet enabled use of local management and expertise, within a shared environment.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

On example of share information within a LEAN common data environment (CDE) is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book (UPB). A UPB eliminates the sole reliance upon contractor and subcontractor quotes or “back of the envelope” estimates.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100