Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

There is only one sole source of truth for construction cost estimating, locally researched detailed line-item unit price data and associated quantities. Any owner, designer, builder who is not observing this fact has limited cost visibility and is likely to be “off” by 30%-40% or more.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Calculating the cost of the concrete is an important step in the project estimate. The cost of concrete depends on the cost of materials, mix design,

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 23, 2024

Unlocking the door to Objective Verifiable Construction Cost Estimates is now possible with current, locally research line item labor, material, and equipment data from Four BT, LLC (4BT). Using “traditional” cost estimating solutions is no longer viable in today’s volatile and competitive landscape.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. Also remember that there so NO SUCH THING as an “accurate construction estimate.” The following represent the new realities. Technology will not solve your problems.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2024

Isn’t it time for owners, designers, engineers, and builders to STOP thinking about accurate construction cost estimates? The fact of the matter is that there is no such thing as an “accurate construction cost estimate” Measuring accuracy requires a reliable reference point or datum. and new construction service.

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Estimating Procurement Legal Equipment 246

The Constructor

AUGUST 30, 2020

If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

Archaic cost estimation methods such as the use of historical data, lump sum subcontractor quotes, and/or national average cost data and location factors, area cost factors, and/or economic factors. What’s needed to improve construction cost estimating? Reduce the number of surprises, disruptions, and change orders.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Estimating Construction Documentation Risk 245

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.

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Estimating Concrete Design Structural Engineering 246

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Defining a credible cost estimate is an important step towards improving construction outcomes. A credible cost estimate is one that has been derived using local market granular information. A credible cost estimate is one that has been derived using local market granular information. Learn more here… or ask a question.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work.

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Estimating Construction CSI Compensation 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Budget 263

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

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.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

Historical Precedent and Familiarity RSMeans has been a longstanding standard in construction cost estimation. However, this approach often overlooks local market fluctuations and nuances, leading to inaccurate cost estimates. However, without a push toward more localized cost data, such practices persist.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Representative of Local Market Conditions Objective Current Granular Standard Data Format Structure Easy to Use Any commercial real property owner and their design/build teams would greatly benefit by implementing a consistent, robust methodology for cost estimating based on current best management practices.

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Estimating Procurement Renovating Management 147

The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2019

The construction cost estimates are viewed from different perspectives based on different institutional requirements. There are several types of cost.

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Estimating Construction Bidding Engineering 189

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2020

Early planning, design, and procurement stages influence cost, timing, quality, and overall repair, renovation, maintenance and new builds, and are critical to achieving optimal outcomes. The latter are fundamental to verifying contractor quotes and creating internal government estimates (IGEs).

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, and the consistent achievement of best value outcomes. Levels of Construction Cost Estimates. The are many levels of construction cost estimates based upon a “project” life-cycle.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 179

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

8 Must-Haves for Construction Estimating & Project Controls Software. There are numerous functional capabilities comprising a complete system for estimating and project controls. Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Estimating. Does the system you’re evaluating support both conceptual and detailed estimating practices? Greg Ragsdale.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

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 Different design choices (e.g.,

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Englewood Construction , early collaboration with architects is a cornerstone of our methodology, ensuring better project outcomes by aligning design intent with practical execution. This reduced design iteration times and streamlined permitting processes across multiple states, saving both time and money.

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Commercial Risk Contractors Feasibility 177

The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2019

The construction cost estimates are viewed from different perspectives based on different institutional requirements. There are several types of cost.

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Estimating Construction Bidding Engineering 162

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Combining a single source of truth with a robust and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Framework can reduced costs by 30%-40% as well as reduce risk for design builders. Why 4BTs Data Structure Excels Eliminates Guesswork: Removes reliance on error prone location and economic adjustment factors.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 1, 2024

This allows you to strategically evaluate and adjust your estimates and budgets based on how prices have fluctuated in past, similar market conditions. Go from guesswork to an objective approach Leveraging past experiences for project budgeting and estimating is beneficial, but manual methods are error-prone and inefficient.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

The use of “national average” cost databases and “location factors” or “cost indexes” does not provide sufficient information to create reliable construction cost estimates. Design cost planning. 4BT OpenCOST Cost Data is available via the Cloud and comes with the 4BT-CE Cloud Cost Estimating Module.

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Construction Estimating Comparison Forecasting 264

The Constructor

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Bar bending schedule (BBS) of an concrete footing provides the reinforcement details and the total steel quantity required for the footing.

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Schedule Estimating Concrete Foundation 240

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. remodeling, maintenance, and new construction requiring minimum design. Can owners create independent estimates? Learning about Job Order Contracting? Absolutely not.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Few JOC Programs, especially within non-DOD Federal applications, are structured to provide BEST VALUE to Owners and Design-Builders. How measure success (From Owner and Design-builder perspectives). How to line-time estimate. How to create an independent government estimate (IGE) in JOC. When to use a JOC Cooperative.

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Contract Procurement Estimating Negotiation 263

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.

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Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. For Owners, Design-builders, and Oversight Groups. Secure Amazon AWS Cloud SaaS Technology – Available Program, Project, Contract, and Work Order Management System, inclusive of automate side-by-side estimate comparison.

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Construction Estimating CSI Comparison 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. The excessive use of “consultants” will not enable an environment of true owner and design/builder collaboration that is mandatory for optimization of outcomes. Check it out!

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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. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities.

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Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Determine if design services are required. Owner may prepare an internal estimate (Internal Government Estimate (IGE), based upon regulations.). Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Warranty Period. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Establish project goals. Contractor.

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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.

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Estimating Construction Budgeting Budget 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 16, 2023

Reinforce detail unit line-item construction cost estimating today with CURRENT LOCAL MARKET DATA. Accurate construction cost estimates based upon industry standards and produced in a timely manner can now be the norm with 4BT’s local market line-item construction cost databases.

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