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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

A fundamental element is Job Order Contracting (JOC) is line item estimating which involves breaking down the cost of construction into discrete, granular tasks, each item representing a specific material, labor, and equipment components. Each aspect, such as materials, labor, equipment, and overhead, should be itemized separately.

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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

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. Contractor profit and overhead are NOT included.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

Materials. General / Prime Contractor Overhead. Site cleanup. Transportation of contractor’s personnel to, from, and within the job site. Shipping of all materials to the jobsite. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Equipment. Subcontractor costs. Subcontractor mark-ups.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. So to work sustainably, we must find alternate building materials that are more eco-friendly. Use Prefabricated Material. Buildings must be energy efficient.

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Rethinking Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

The coefficient generally must include all project general conditions as described in the contract, including but not limited to supervision, overhead and profit. Updating labor on a more frequent basis and adjusting materials based upon major shifts should also be considered. For instance, a coefficient of 1.20

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. Lifting and rigging can be fatal if the tools and materials used are substandard and safety measures aren’t taken. 1) Slipping Off The Edge.

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Recovering Field Overhead Expenses

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

One such decision a government contractor might be tempted to make is to accept additional field office (jobsite) overhead (FOOH) expenses for a change on a percentage markup basis, especially for a change that may not even have required an extension to the contract completion date.