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Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data.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

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Automated Estimate Comparison. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates. Activity Dashboard.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Estimating Budget 264

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. A detailed scope of work is associated with a detailed line item cost estimate and builder’s proposal based upon a locally researched unit price book.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

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. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework.

Budgeting 249

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 249

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

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.

Software 189

Software Software Construction Estimating 189

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. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. appeared first on 4BT.

Life Cycle 133

Life Cycle Modeling Management CSI 133

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services embed robust LEAN planning, procurement and project delivery processes within a common data and cloud technology environment. View and analyse data from BIM models (RVT and IFC formats) directly from your browser without the need to purchase expensive software.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Reliable construction cost data is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build requirement and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activity. Implementing a reliable, high-quality cost estimate and associated best practices associated with effective program level management should be a priority.

Procurement 165

Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 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

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. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available.

Innovation 100

Innovation Office Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle BIM Estimating COAA 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. What documentation, forms are required? In addition, collaborative teams, robust processes, and current actionable information are critical.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 9, 2017

Best value procurement and execution. Engage in best value procurement. Sustainment Model (planned, preventive, and emergency maintenance, plus capital renewal) and Restoration/Modernization Models. Document cost savings via estimated return on investment (ROI) what-if analysis versus various timeframes.

Procurement 100

Procurement Life Cycle Education Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology. Job Order Contracting – A Procurement Success Story, 1998. IntegratedOrderContractingSAME. BIM for Facility Management. Maintenance and Repair of Federal Facilities. Job Order Contracting – 21st Century.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle COAA Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model.

Bidding 85

Bidding Infrastructure Modeling Procurement 85

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Data silos evolved from improper higher education and professional training practices, inefficient and adversarial construction delivery methods, as well as piecemeal IT procurement policies. Fear that cloud computing will reduce the importance of Architects, Cost Estimators, Construction Managers, and other related profession is unfounded.

BIM 66

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

With the proliferation of computer programs available a three-dimensional analysis presents no great difficulty provided the modeling techniques fully reflect the behavior of the structure. The only penalty is time. Sometimes, especially where a dynamic analysis is required, it is the only method that can be used.

Concrete 235

Concrete Foundation Design Materials 235

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. Using this traditional procurement method pits trade partners and contractors against each other. This can cost you more in the long run, especially when inflation is high and the market is volatile.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 19, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Maxwell System Inc, a pioneer software company in takeoff and estimating , job cost accounting, and project management, just launched Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ version 2.5. By applying this latest software the contractors can easily get their plans obtainable in the estimating.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Carroll Estimating was established in 2019 to help and support main building contractors and developers better understand their tender and construction costs. Focusing on estimating services, the firm helps secure tenders and projects in a simple and effective way. Technology playing a key role in company growth.

Estimating 52

Estimating Autodesk BIM Modeling 52

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Estimating 45

Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Linkage for multiple “competencies” and/or “knowledge domains” associate with strategic and capital planning, design, procurement, construction, project management, repair, maintenance, sustainability, operations, and deconstruction/re-use. Planning, design, procurement, construction, repair, maintenance, operations.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Life Cycle Visualization 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2019

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. There’s no spreadsheet model for program or project management.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Procurement Management 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Owner evaluates the entire Contractor’s Proposal and compare these with the Detailed Scope of Work and the Owner’s estimate if completed and/or otherwise determines the reasonableness of approach, including the appropriateness of the line-items and quantities proposed.

Change Orders 130

Change Orders Procurement Contractors Contract 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Business aspects must shift from lowest-bidder and adversarial, inefficient design-bid-build delivery models to BEST VALUE, INTEGRATED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY. How many contractor estimates have been issued?

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

A focus upon these and principles associated with the life-cycle management of the built environment would be of far more value than 3d modeling. Adjusting priorities would provide more significant value such as: 1. More education and resources should be expended upon life-cycle management of the build environment vs. 3D modeling.

BIM 40

BIM Procurement Life Cycle United States 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Estimating 40

Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 40

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Contractors and subcontractors give project owners their cost estimates for the project to be completed. The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders….2. Is there a specific project management software or estimating software that works best with your data? Basically, to assure that 1. Full transparency and compliance was provided… 3.

FAQ 147

FAQ Contract Software Software 147

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. A New Year in Construction Estimating. Hello to all the friends that I have made over the past 25 years of facilitating construction estimating seminars. Monday, January 16, 2012. To all of you Happy New Year!!! Labor Productivity?

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Overhead Contract 45

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 5, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. So every company must outline a model for corporate sustainability to generate maximum value not to the bottom line but to the environment and society at large. Companies should build up business models that unite digital and physical infrastructures. Estimating Sheets Sample.

Estimating 40

Estimating Sustainability Construction Environment 40