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

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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Estimating Construction Renovating CSI 179

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Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data.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 per SF , adjusted by a 1.15 Recent events (e.g.,

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

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.

Estimating 138

Estimating Construction Renovating Procurement 138

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a 3D model is worth 1,000 pictures. Improving margins through more accurate estimates.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs is a critical aspect of facilities management. Key elements associated with Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs include the following: Experience. Building models for multi-year capital planning – including system-level models, linked to unit price data and energy use models, etc.).

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Life Cycle Estimating CSI Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Automated Estimate Comparison. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates. Bid Management.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. In an industry with razor-thin margins, incorrect estimates can lead to a major hit in profitability and wreak havoc on your company’s finances. One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. .

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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.

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Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. The Path to 3D Modeling.

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Get the details on the latest construction management software, with new model-based estimating, service management, on-demand licenses, and more.

Estimating 169

Estimating Software Software Construction 169

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

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Total Cost of Ownership Model Informs Future-Focused Facility Planning 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:00 TCO data-informed decisions can help owners, planners, designers, builders, and contractors strategically manage costs over an asset or portfolio’s lifecycle. Are your estimates out of date or reflective of past conditions?

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Modeling Plans Forecasting Management 104

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2018

Whether estimating renovation, repair, new construction projects or creating deficiencies resulting from facility condition assessments (FCA), detailed line item estimating, using locally researched cost data, provides the best value to owners, contractors, AEs, and oversight groups.

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Renovating Budgeting 100

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 29, 2017

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007. To that end, the State enacted Assembly Bill No.

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Modeling California Residential Finance 120

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Rather than a competitive bid scenario, where clients choose a commercial construction firm based solely on their estimated costs, we prefer to be brought to the table at the initial planning stages so we can provide a construction perspective that could ultimately save everyone time, money and headaches.

Commercial 120

Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Aligning the physical and functional status of buildings and other physical objects with a corresponding digital model makes it possible to monitor and optimally manage capital reinvestment throughout their life-cycle. Tools and support services are readily available to develop and maintain “digital twins” of physical assets.

Life Cycle 133

Life Cycle Modeling Management CSI 133

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.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk Estimating Bidding Products 111

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. Labor productivity value for each craft /work area needs to be estimated at a detail level as it will significantly vary.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go. Although there are ways to be successful through trials in a collaborative delivery model, the IPD contract is built to prevent a team from sliding off track.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. FAR 36.203 Government estimate of construction costs.

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Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 165

The Constructor

JANUARY 21, 2012

The word idealized is used because the bridge engineer needs to be aware that he is only analyzing an idealized model of the bridge and not the bridge itself. The word idealized is used because the bridge engineer needs to be aware that he is only analyzing an idealized model of the bridge and not the bridge itself.

Concrete 230

Concrete Modeling Foundation Design 230

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

While team members on the design and coordination side often use BIM to plan and visualize projects, that rich model data isn’t effectively transmitted outside the office. . It’s estimated that more than $280 billion annual rework expenses in the US are due to poor project data and communication. .

Modeling 98

Modeling Mobility Office Autodesk 98

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2016

While building information modeling (BIM) applications are not new, they are now moving beyond 3-D modeling all the way to 5-D modeling, often called model-based estimating.

BIM 120

BIM Modeling Estimating Contractors 120

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Summary The construction industry is advancing rapidly, with digital innovation leading the way.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 251

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The use of locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB) cost data across the federal, state, county, and local government sectors for developing, managing, and evaluating program cost estimates is the current best practice for assuring cost visibility, transparency, and providing appropriate validation.

Procurement 165

Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 165

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

The move toward best practice, alternative contracting models such as integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN Job Order Contracting enables continuous outcome improvement for all parties. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable best value, highly efficient outcomes.

Budgeting 249

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 249

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Increased bid accuracy —Model-based estimating allows estimators to identify gaps and potential risks, leading to more accurate bids to win more work.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

View and analyse data from BIM models (RVT and IFC formats) directly from your browser without the need to purchase expensive software. Common Data Environment. Upload and share documents and make them available to your whole team – including PDF, Word and Excel files, images and videos.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. One of the most essential software solutions is estimating and bidding tools. Digital solutions improve modeling performance as well. Construction Software.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Conversely, used alternative cost estimation techniques such as national average cost data, historical cost, building or system modeling, and/or location or economic factor are not capable of providing reliable and verifiable cost estimates or other information such as scheduling and material requirements.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction United States Materials 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Clearly communicate work and project scope, deliver detailed line item estimates, and maintain operational efficiency and compliance. BIM Model management.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. Project managers, for example, can consult a business information model on a jobsite to ensure construction follows plans.

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BIM Modeling United States San Francisco 162

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Highlight the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), drones for surveying, and other innovative tools. Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

ENR Construction

MARCH 6, 2024

in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard, an agency analysis estimates. Buildings that meet the newer ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 2022 would see an average of 9.8%

Modeling 74

Modeling Commercial US Estimating 74

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 6, 2022

Estimating teams play a critical role in successful planning. Through a streamlined quantity takeoff process, estimators can accurately determine what materials to source and the quantities required for a project. Autodesk Takeoff allowed the firm to have a common data environment where VDC and estimating teams could collaborate.

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Autodesk Estimating Construction Modeling 98