Utility relocation costs for Fresno leg of California bullet train increase by $396M
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2018
The new estimate represents a near 600% increase from CHSRA's 2013 estimate of $69 million.
Results for the Construction Estimating Software Survey 2013
AEC Business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Over the past two months, Software Advice – a site that helps businesses evaluate construction technologies – surveyed the construction industry to better understand the use and effectiveness of construction estimating software.
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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 4, 2023
Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. Peitlock, B.A.,
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Software Advice Surveys
Construction Dive
MARCH 26, 2015
In 2013, it reported that 49% of its survey participants used spreadsheets, supporting ConstructionPro Network’s findings (17% of respondents still prepare an estimate manually, with 46% using a spreadsheet and 31% using an estimating program). Read more.'
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Digital Dryshack #58, Estimating Survey 2013
Cassell Construction Estimating
JUNE 11, 2013
June 10, 2013: Derek Singleton of Software Advice informed me last week that their new 2013 estimating software survey was recently published to the web. Check it out at Software Advice’s Estimating Survey 2013. If you’re an estimator, I suggest that you take the survey, as I did the other day.
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Current and Future Use of BIM – 2013 – UK
Building Information Management
AUGUST 30, 2013
The Origins of BIM -” BIM (Building Information Modelling/ Building Information Management) is a combination of 3D modelling technology and an open and sharing culture (Davies & Harty 2013). For example, the use of the BIM model to produce cost and time estimates has been identified as a paradigm shift (Gier 2008).
Arizona Updates Minimum Wage Poster for 2013
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Arizona Updates Minimum Wage Poster for 2013. Effective January 1, 2013, Arizona’s Minimum Wage Poster must reflect a 15-cent increase in the minimum wage, from $7.65 Between August 2011 and August 2012 that increase was estimated to be 1.7 For any tipped employees, the employer may pay up to $3.00
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FMI Releases Q1-2013 Construction Outlook Report
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 9, 2013
. – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, released its Q1-2013 Construction Outlook. Although the strength of individual markets is shifting, the forecast for total construction put in place for 2013 continues to show an increase of 8 percent over 2012 levels.
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The Issues Associated with Using Location Factors and “national average” cost databases
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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Why Does So Much Rework Go Unreported?
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 24, 2013
Here is the summary for the December 2013 addition: The amount of rework within the construction industry that goes unreported is staggering. If a 2011 estimate from the Construction Industry Institute is to be believed, only 50-75 percent of the actual amount of rework performed gets reported.
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More than 65,000 construction, design jobs may be cut if sequestration takes place
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2012
2, 2013 ,according to a report by the American Institute of Architects. An estimated 66,500 jobs from the design and construction industry would be lost. About $2 billion worth of construction and design projects would be eliminated if scheduled federal budget cuts, referred to as sequestration, take effect on Jan. read more.
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NIBS – Building Innovation 2013 Conference
Building Information Management
JANUARY 8, 2013
while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.
2013 Global Construction Survey
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
In 2013, KPMG interviewed executives from 165 engineering and construction companies around the world, serving a range of markets including energy, power, industrial, healthcare/pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mining, education and government. Key findings: 1. RSMeans Strategic Partner. . . 4Clicks.com'
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What is BIM?
Building Information Management
AUGUST 15, 2013
via [link] - Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software supporting JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA … and featuring integrated contract, project, document management, visual estimating/quanity take-off. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.
Legals Aspects of BIM – UK – 2013
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2013
Here’s a quick overview of a recent meeting discussing the legal aspects of BIM held July 2013. BIM COBIE 2013 framework LEGAL UK' ‘Experts’ we gathered by RIBA Enterprises to discuss the topic. Key items a noted below: 1. BIM-Protocol-appendix-2 (1) BIM-Protocol-Appendix-1 The-BIM-Protocol.
Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo – Proceedings / Presentations – OnLine
Building Information Management
JANUARY 29, 2013
Many of the excellent presentations at the Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo are available on-line at [link]. Via [link] – Premier Cost Estimating and Efficient Project Delivery Software and Services for JOC, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, POCA, BOA … CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA & BIM.
Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo – Proceedings / Presentations – OnLine
Building Information Management
JANUARY 29, 2013
Many of the excellent presentations at the Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo are available on-line at [link]. Via [link] – Premier Cost Estimating and Efficient Project Delivery Software and Services for JOC, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, POCA, BOA … CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA & BIM.
5 Teams Shortlisted for Dulles Rail Line's Phase 2
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Airports authority expects to award design-build contract, estimated at $1.4-$1.6 billion, in May 2013.
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New San Francisco mixed-use tower billed as most earthquake-resistant building on the West Coast
BD+C
JULY 14, 2016
Jay Paul Company acquired this development from SKS Investments in 2013, and estimates its cost at $665 million. The developer of 181 Fremont, a 70-story residential and office tower being built in San Francisco, claims this will be the most earthquake-resistant building on the West Coast when it is completed in the summer of 2017.
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NIBS – Building Innovation 2013 Conference
Building Information Management
JANUARY 8, 2013
while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.
AGC – Job Order Contracting Webinar – March 12, 2013
Building Information Management
JANUARY 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm. This webinar will demystify unit pricing, coefficient development, job order scoping and estimating process, and skillsets needed to succeed in JOC. Webinar: Job Order Contracting. Discuss the JOC delivery order process, including scoping, proposal preparation, and execution.
AGC – Job Order Contracting Webinar – March 12, 2013
Building Information Management
JANUARY 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm. This webinar will demystify unit pricing, coefficient development, job order scoping and estimating process, and skillsets needed to succeed in JOC. Webinar: Job Order Contracting. Discuss the JOC delivery order process, including scoping, proposal preparation, and execution.
Digital Dryshack #65: Timberline Estimating to ProEst Conversion Tool
Cassell Construction Estimating
JANUARY 27, 2014
Cassell Consulting has been working with ProEst Estimating for just on a year now. Recently we’ve been building a custom software tool, that allows existing Sage customers to convert their existing Timberline Estimating database to a ProEst database. x Pervasive -> ProEst 2013 releases). The current release (v1.0)
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Construction spending inches upward in April
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2013
Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that construction spending during April 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $860.8 percent above the revised March estimate of $857.7 percent above the April 2012 estimate of $825.1 billion, 0.4 The April figure is 4.3 billion, 4.5
Digital Dryshack #56.2, Sage Estimating 13.2, MS-SQL Release
Cassell Construction Estimating
MARCH 26, 2013
2013, IV, Digital Dryshack #56.2: We’ve been working with Sage SQL Estimating, dubbed version 13.2, the first major upgrade in years to the Timberline Estimating family. As the name implies, the big news is its back-end database, Microsoft SQL, a major step forward for the Sage Estimating platform.
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Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.
NIBS – Building Innovation 2012 – January 7th-11th, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2012
14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.
An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals
Building Information Management
JUNE 19, 2013
Source: Susan Keenliside, 2013-email, via [link]. Building Information Management Management – Information requirements for the capital delivery phase of construction projects. PAS 1192-2:2012. Operational Asset Management – Processes and data for the commissioning, handover, operation and occupation stages.
DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
A Study of Facilities and Infrastructure Planning, Prioritization, and Assessment at Federal Security Laboratories (Revised), IDA Paper P-4916 (Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses, 2013), [link] 2 United States Court of Federal Claims, “VFA, Inc.
Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. However, long-term savings on energy bills, estimated at 300500 annually per home, can offset these costs.
Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Monday, January 7, 2013. Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Stephen A Jones.
Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
This database would be referenced for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. Learning the project development process and line item estimating methodology is a necessary investment for a successful JOC program, and appropriate training and support such as that provided by consultants like RSMeans is critical.
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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
2013 National BIM Standard today! In BIM parameter estimating, the accuracy[1] of a measurement system is the degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to that quantity’s actual (true) value. Uncategorized 2013 bim terms and defintions glossary' Get involved in the NBIMS-3.0 There are many exciting things go one.
Fatal falls up significantly in 2014
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Fatal falls were up 9% in 2014, according to preliminary estimates from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries conducted by the Bureau. In that industry segment, fatalities were up 17 percent in 2014 compared with 2013. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. in 2014, compared with 12.4
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Climate Change Adaptation for Built Infrastructure
Building Information Management
MAY 30, 2013
During this presentation, Kim Magraw (US Department of Interior), Bridget Deemer (Washington State University), John Hall (US Department of Defense), and Ann Kosmal (General Services Administration) will provide the latest update on the preliminary results on research and information needs identified in the FY 2013 Agency Adaptation Plans.
Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Monday, January 7, 2013. Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Stephen A Jones.
DCWC: A balancing act
Roads Online
JULY 26, 2023
DCWC’s services for these works includes providing detailed constructability lines in cost budgetary, as well as a robust estimating service, which is fully risk adjusted to P50 and P90 risk adjusted prices. We’re able to mitigate risks on the spot and estimate to a very highly accurate number, even at the early stages of a project.”
Construction Industry – Growth Statistics
Building Information Management
AUGUST 13, 2015
In terms of percentage growth 2014 vs. 2013, the largest gains were posted by Hawaii, Arkansas, Texas, Montana, Oklahoma. link] – Premier cost estimating and project management software for JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA … All data is current as of August 13, 2015.
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Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2013
She serves on the AIA California Council’s committee on IPD. IPD – Integrated Project Delivery and JOC – Job Order Contracting. JOC Process.
4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 7, 2023
4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Peitlock, B.A., Martinez, A., Martinez, A.,
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Building Information Management
AUGUST 13, 2015
In terms of percentage growth 2014 vs. 2013, the largest gains were posted by Hawaii, Arkansas, Texas, Montana, Oklahoma. link] – Premier cost estimating and project management software for JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA … All data is current as of August 13, 2015.
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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer
The Korte Company
AUGUST 5, 2020
Constant design modifications from the Universal Studios architects kept Tom on his toes; he had two estimators on site just to stay abreast of the changes. “It You could never not take your architects or your estimators to the meeting, you would always have them as part of the team.
GSA Facility Portfolio Managment 2012
Building Information Management
JUNE 7, 2012
The president’s 2013 budget request asks for $56 million for new construction. GSA is seeking $494 million for 2013.” 4Clicks.com – Premier Software for Cost Estimating and Efficient Construction Project Delivery – JOC Job Order Contracting, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA. .
GSA Facility Portfolio Managment 2012
Building Information Management
JUNE 7, 2012
The president’s 2013 budget request asks for $56 million for new construction. GSA is seeking $494 million for 2013.” 4Clicks.com – Premier Software for Cost Estimating and Efficient Construction Project Delivery – JOC Job Order Contracting, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA. .
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