Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. Administrative Setup : Establishing project management systems, communication protocols, and safety measures.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Definition of a construction cost estimate: An approximation of the monetary value for a repair, renovation, new construction, or related project or task at a specified point in time. A product of a defined cost estimating process that yields the intended level of detail for a project, task, and/or operation.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. OWNER JOC PROJECT MANAGER.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Course: A course is a horizontal layer of bricks or stones. Bed : it is the surface of stone perpendicular to the line of pressure. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Owners JOC project management processes must be both efficient and. Reduction in management process redundancies. Costs of JOC projects versus alternative delivery methods.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

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Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 255

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A minimum and maximum value for a single project/workorder, as well as a statement that a project/workorders cannot be broken up into several projects to circumvent the JOC Program’s established maximum value per project/work order.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Getting a degree in construction management A degree in construction management pays for itself — the highest construction management salaries go to those with formal education and additional certifications. The average cost of a bachelor program in construction management is about $141,000 for four years.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cost estimating and budgeting a continuous process, accomplished through intimate collaboration between internal and external planning, procurement, and project team members using locally researched, granular (line item) market data organized using standard data. Rethinking Project definition in terms of Target Costing”.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

With the rapid rise of project delivery methods like design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD), this enhanced ability to collaborate has become more critical than ever. Using BIM, the team has: Increased estimator efficiency through iterative model-based quantification and estimating. Juneau Construction Company.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Ill-defined roles and responsibilities Poor resource utilization Scope creep Poor decision-making Inaccurate, outdated, unverifiable information Poor definition of roles, responsibilities, desired outcomes Lost learnings/knowledge Poor communication. Project Management Constraints. Project Management Statistics.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Both cost categories play a pivotal role in determining the total expenditure of a construction project, but they cover very different aspects of the process.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Software cost estimation with Construction Cost Model. Dr. Barry Boehm developed the Construction Cost Model to be applied with the large majority of software projects. The construction cost model includes calibration data, formulas and details of the definitions. Labour Estimate Sheets.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Focus upon BEST VALUE and fully leveraging and enabling the expertise of all project participants from initial concept and throughout the entire life-cycle of the built structure. A common and minimum body of knowledge must be defined as a performance standard. Foster and promote ongoing training.

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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. Deliver construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of owners.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But when it comes to back-office technology, too many firms rely exclusively on elbow grease and hope—definitely not a strategy that works. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. When it’s requested, you can’t tell a project owner no and you can’t simply ignore the change; you have to find a solution (and fast). What Is a Construction Change Order?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

A UPB eliminates the sole reliance upon contractor and subcontractor quotes or “back of the envelope” estimates. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Information Management System. One that can be easily documented, understood, and shared with all participants and stakeholders.

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Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

In addition to training, a suite owner-specific tools and services to support a LEAN JOC Program include: A common data environment (CDE) – A glossary of clearly defined, common defined terms and definitions written in plain English.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

In addition to training, a suite owner-specific tools and services to support a LEAN JOC Program include: A common data environment (CDE) – A glossary of clearly defined, common defined terms and definitions written in plain English.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

Assignment of a Project Manager. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. DEFINITIONS. Methods of Contracting. Job Order Contracting. Job Order / Task Order Routing. Scope Validation Meeting. TAKE OFF NOTES.

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Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. These uncertainties are risks to the project.

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Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

Assignment of a Project Manager. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. DEFINITIONS. Methods of Contracting. Job Order Contracting. Job Order / Task Order Routing. Scope Validation Meeting. TAKE OFF NOTES: 69.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Assignment of a Project Manager. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. DEFINITIONS. Methods of Contracting. Job Order Contracting. Job Order / Task Order Routing. Scope Validation Meeting. TAKE OFF NOTES: 67.

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Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 30, 2016

Common terms, definitions, and standard data architectures. Owner/Independent estimates over a specified project dollar value, and/or regular audits. Defined roles and responsibilities for contractors, owners, engineers, cost estimators, project managers, procurement/contracting, and facility managers.

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Contract Estimating Procurement Project Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Estimating Management Life Cycle CSI 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Unfortunately, however, Job Order Contracts, in certain areas, primarily County, State, and Local Government, has been known to abuse JOC and allow JOC consultants to manage JOC programs and projects. o Store, Recall, Share, Reuse Estimates from Central Location. o Powerful Estimating Tools. o Powerful Estimating Tools.

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Consulting Estimating Contract Management 100

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In reality, waste is a much broader term that defines any material that is above and beyond the minimum required amount to complete a project task. For example, when estimating drywall or exterior trim, it’s important to take into consideration how to most efficiently use leftover materials from cuts that have already been made.

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Profitability Materials Construction Estimating 111

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

BPM – Business Process Management for construction company owners to grow passive income streams. Business Failure - No meaningful financial and project management records in the calendar quarter preceding the failure. Engineer's Estimate - The cost of construction in heaven. One of the Four Types Of Contractors.

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Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize this is a repeat but for one I dont have any extra time this week and two scope cannot be over emphasized in the construction estimating process. Scoping complicated projects is like eating an elephant; one bite at a time.

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Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Heaven, Hell and Estimating: They say that all good jokes are based on bits of truth. I don’t know if this is the case with all humor but it does hit close to home with a joke I heard about the estimating skills of us engineers.

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Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 29, 2022

Looking up information is now very quick for him and for project managers. The impact of using Fieldwire has been measured: Assemblin estimates they saved 25% of working time by switching from the previous working method to Fieldwire. Fieldwire has definitely helped us become more efficient. Bogi Einarsson, Project Lead.

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