Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. Introduction.

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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.

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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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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2020

State departments of transportation (DOTs) are responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure across the country and finding new and innovative ways to address the demands of future growth on the nation’s roads and bridges. And their jobs have only become more challenging.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

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

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This innovative technology is revolutionizing construction companies’ operations, streamlining processes, and improving accuracy. Togal.ai, with its deep machine learning technology, is a leading player in the construction industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for estimating and takeoff processes.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

While construction cost factors are used for estimating project costs, there are several challenges and potential problems associated with their use. Local variations in labor costs, material prices, equipment availability, and regulatory requirements can greatly affect the estimate.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 9, 2020

They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. They often are applied to conceptual estimates for identifying “go/no-go” projects at an early stage.” Despite its potential weaknesses, estimation by adjustment factors is a very common approach for all types of construction.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. Innovative Construction Capital Delivery Solution Construction rework costs $625 Billion annually.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

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

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Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2017

Creating a cost estimate in construction requires experience not only in estimating but in actual construction tasks. Preparing multiple reasonable detailed estimates efficiently as requires using a line item construction cost database. Cost Estimate in Construction. info@4BT.US. contact-form].

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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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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

A third party “JOC Consultant” should be removed from the process other than for services independent auditing, training, and independent government estimating assistance. Innovative JOC Programs, tools, and services can play a key role in this transition. Learn how to define a best value JOC Program?

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2023

The 4BT Knowledge-based JOC Solution: Program Management Contract Management Proposal Management Estimate Management Work Order Management Workflow, Approvals, and Forms Management Full Document Management (now simply folders – full version control) Document, Forms, etc.

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Contract CSI Documentation Management 244

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 procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

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Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 226

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform 2D and 3D takeoffs within Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring teams are using the most up-to-date set of drawings and allowing collaboration between team members.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

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. 4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution.

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Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Enabling technology – Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Workflow Management, Cost Data Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor/Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, BIM information integration Global oversight with local decision-making.

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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. Improved Design Feasibility and Cost Alignment Architects bring creativity and innovation to projects, while GCs focus on execution.

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Commercial Risk Contractors Feasibility 177

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Here are just a few of the innovative and exclusive features of the 4BT OpenJOC Solution (TM). The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available. Innovative, Proven, Best Value Construction Services Procurement & Project Delivery. Instant access to data.

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Innovation Office Life Cycle BIM 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. As it continues to change at an accelerated pace, innovations will bring about even more developments and advancements. Josh talks more about these innovations on the Digital Builder podcast.

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Innovation Construction Resource Safety 98

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Since 1970, the researchers estimated, the North American bird population had declined by roughly 29%. A 2014 study, conducted by scientists from the Smithsonian Institution and the Fish and Wildlife Service, estimated that between 365 million and 988 million birds are killed in the United States every year as a result of building collisions.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

People skills and developing and maintaining an appropriate culture are fundamental elements. Create the right culture. Sharing information must become a desire, rather than an obligation, and the norm.

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BD+C

MARCH 30, 2020

The American Hospital Association estimates that the U.S. has 924,000 hospital beds, or fewer than three beds for every 1,000 people. Less than 5% of those beds can be used for intensive-care patients. .

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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. It is critical that those performing the work be enabled to leverage their skills and provide timing and innovative solutions.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance. Rewire the contractual framework.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

The current market size is estimated to be $107 billion. The post Winning Innovation Strategies for Plumbing Contractors appeared first on Digital Builder. Doing so requires significant investment in monitoring timelines, building in efficiencies, and managing budgets to ensure the best results and greatest profitability. .

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

National average price books, with or without factors, simply don’t provide requisite financial visibility, nor due “lump sum” estimates, or “historical data” When combined with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery workflows, the path to measurably improved outcomes is clear.

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Procurement Plans Life Cycle CSI 179

Carol Hagen

APRIL 26, 2013

Much like coffee shops that jumpstart creativity and innovation, the conference offers many of the same benefits. Yes, the CFMA conference will get you thinking differently, spark new ideas and offer an open exchange or an “alternative sphere” of financial best practices and innovation. Let’s change that now.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2022

Materials supply chain disruptions and the mass retirement of older workers in the skilled trades—a trend that actually began in the 2010s—have forced preconstruction professionals and estimators to be more resourceful than ever. .

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Materials Innovation Estimating Resource 80

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain. Pro Builder talked with Veev’s co-founder and CEO Amit Haller about the company’s approach and vision for innovation in home building. . Material Issues Spark Interest in Building Innovations. Innovation. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:56. Amit Haller.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Concrete is the most abundantly used material in construction, in the developed world it is estimated that around 60% of the built environment is concrete based, and as we move further towards a greener future every day it has never been more important. Sustainable Construction. Utter Abundance.

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