Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The use of industry standard terms and definitions as well as standardized data architecture play key roles in ensuring clear and detailed understanding of both technical and cost requirements. Altering labor, material, or equipment costs and storing it under a new line-item number and description can easily be accomplished.

Construction 147

Construction Visualization CSI Architecture 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Heres a deeper dive into the differences and their impact on winning bids: Local Market Cost Data Definition : This data is specific to a geographic region, reflecting real-time labor rates and trade variance due to workers comp and other variables, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and equipment rental costs in that area.

Bidding 147

Bidding Construction Defense Contractors 147

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Example: On a senior living facility project, Englewoods collaboration with the architect led to the re-evaluation of roofing materials.

Commercial 177

Commercial Risk Contractors Feasibility 177

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

4 Standardized Terms, Definitions, and Data Architecture All cost data should be include industry standard terms and definitions written in plain English, without the excessive use of abbreviations or acronyms. 2 Current, Local Market Information All construction cost data should be researched per the associated cite. .) #3

Construction 246

Construction CSI Architecture Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Any substance or material identified as hazardous under any applicable statute (federal/state, etc.) governing handling, disposal and/or cleanup of any such substance or material. The post Job Order Contracting Basic Definitions appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Civiconcepts

JULY 6, 2021

It is a structure constructed from a sole material, assembled as well as … Monolithic Definition | Monolithic Slab | Monolithic Footing | Monolithic Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantages of Monolithic Slab Foundation Read More ».

Foundation 98

Foundation Materials Construction Concrete 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Definition of physical and funtional needs including environmental needs and project requirements (users) / Project Requirements Development. Definition of planning, procurement, and project delivery execution methods and teams; 4. Construction 5. Use, operation and maintenance of the building; and 6.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). Material availability. Corruption/fraudulent practices. Early and ongoing communication of participants. Environmental aspects. Equipment availability. Local and general market conditions. Labor availability and skill. Means and methods.

Estimating 264

Estimating Construction Procurement Architecture 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). Material availability. Corruption/fraudulent practices. Early and ongoing communication of participants. Environmental aspects. Equipment availability. Local and general market conditions. Labor availability and skill. Means and methods.

Management 263

Management Estimating Procurement Construction 263

BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach. The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us.

Sustainability 116

Sustainability Materials Equity Environment 116

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Fully transparent cost and scope of work definition supported by a granular, current, locally researched detailed unit price book , organized using a standard information architecture (i.e. A shift in focus from perceived “technology solutions” to a foundational change in day-to-day activities and relationships. CSI Masterfomat).

Renovating 264

Renovating Procurement Organization CSI 264

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

. #3 Sharing and estimate developed using a locally researched cost database with contractor improves SOW definition and significant reduces risk for all parties. Using a standard data architecture (expanded CSI MasterFormat) and industry standard terms and definitions is also critical to information sharing.

Contractors 202

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 202

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

National average cost data, with or with the uses of factors for localization, does not accurately reflect site specific variables for labor, material, and equipment. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. Similarly, how are material and equipment costs researched? correct in all details; exact.

Estimating 239

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

An essential aspect is sharing objective, local market, granular labor, material, and equipment costs. 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.

Industrial 243

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 243

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Common data environment (CDE) with a set of terms and definitions as well as current, locally researched granular unit price book including labor, material, equipment, and productivity datasets. Clearly communicated written quantitative goals and performance indicators.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Organization Procurement 264

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine. By definition, the burnished version of polished concrete can include coating the floor with waxes and resins.

Concrete 105

Concrete Design CSI AIA 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

#3 Does the cost estimating include all granular construction tasks and quantities, including labor, material, equipment, and productivity representing current local market conditions. #4 expanded CSI MasterFormat) and industry standard terms and definitions understandable to all participants and stakeholders? #5

Management 262

Management Procurement Estimating Construction 262

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 3 Granular scope of work with full labor, material, equipment, and productivity requirements defined in a common data architecture/format. . #2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3

Environment 240

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 240

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

The IGCE consists of the anticipated costs to include direct costs (labor, products, equipment, travel, and transportation), indirect costs (burden on labor such as fringe benefits and labor overhead), material overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and profit. Direct Costs.

Estimating 147

Estimating Procurement Contract Overhead 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

A locally researched detailed unit price book, written in plain English, with complete titles and definitions, and breakdowns for associate labor, material, and equipment, organized using a standard data architecture (i.e. CSI Masterformat)… is perhaps the single most important common data source.

Modeling 255

Modeling Life Cycle Construction CSI 255

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

What is standardized work? Specific to construction, it is the definition of a granular work task in terms of (1) definition (what does the task accomplish) (2) timing (Labor hours and composition required , (3) the associated type and number/amount of physical items required (materials and equipment), and (4) associated detailed costs.

Construction 246

Construction Comparison Organization CSI 246

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. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. are all defined.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Project Definition – Understanding a customer request in sufficient detail in order to create a detailed line item construction cost estimate is step one. All program participants and stakeholders should be involved in the definition and approval of these requirements as defined in a detailed scope of work (SOW).

Estimating 214

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 214

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

If you’re asking the same type of questions or posting the same type of material every single time, then eventually people are just going to gloss over it. However, with cool, vivid, interesting photos, informative and/or funny video clips, infographics, and other types of material, you’re giving people more to engage with.

Materials 241

Materials News Drawings Schedule 241

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

Construction has become more complex, new materials have come into widespread use and cost pressure on building design has intensified. The post Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. Much has changed since Garden and Rousseau conducted their research.

Environment 100

Environment Permits Drawings Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

detailed scope of work development, inclusive of objective, line items construction tasks and associated local market labor, material, and equipment costs, 4. leveraging the experience of those doing the work initial project definition and problem solving, 5. attitudes and behaviors, 2. roles, roles, responsibilities, deliverables, 3.

Renovating 231

Renovating Procurement Education Management 231

Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. The new definition is explained in an appendix. The ASTM E50.02

Site 296

Site Drafting United States Regulation 296

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Check for valve for corrosion or foreign material and replace valves.

Inspections 264

Inspections Equipment Safety Materials 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Both costs and technical aspects are fully transparent and defined in a granular, line item basis using detailed task descriptions, labor costs and crew definition, productivity, material costs, and associated equipment costs are required, as well as the overall total costs for the task associated with an appropriate unit of measure.

Renovating 218

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 218

Civiconcepts

APRIL 18, 2021

Although concrete is used as construction material nowadays. There are two … What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades Read More ». Concrete has been used for many wonderful things throughout history, either for architecture or for infrastructure work and more.

Concrete 98

Concrete Materials Infrastructure Architecture 98

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. In order to carry out the brickwork at higher level, a single scaffolding is used. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Construction 247

Construction Concrete Foundation Materials 247

Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

Current Metal Building Prices Vs. Other Materials. Though you may think fabric buildings don’t hold up, they are actually quite durable, making the low cost a definite perk. Maintenance requirements are definitely something to think about before you even pick your building material. Maintenance Requirements.

Commercial 226

Commercial Fabrication Concrete Inspections 226

Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Definition of Culvert Culvert is a tunnel that can provide a way of a bridge to traffic so they can pass on it. It carries a natural flow under the road or railway line. What is a culvert for drainage? A drainage culvert is a culvert provided for the free flow of water under obstructions […].

Materials 52

Materials Roads Engineering 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

4 Failure to leverage granular construction-based line of granular tasks and associated labor, material, equipment, and productivity information Inconsistency in planning and scope management, poor communication, and failure to address stakeholder engagement can be rectified.

Project Management 245

Project Management Construction Management Education 245

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU DEFINITION OF TERMS IN BRICK MASONRY Close Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. All rights reserved.

Residential 240

Residential Site Plans Concrete 240

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Related posts: PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Project Management 244

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 244

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These types of estimates are produced using a more vigorous accounting of available data from similar projects and are just beyond ROM estimates in the level of data they include, containing more precise information about costs, rates and quantities of materials. Definitive Estimate. Parametric Estimate. Analogous Estimate.

Estimating 60

Estimating Feasibility Construction Budgeting 60