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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

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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What is BIM?

Building Information Management

Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.

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The Issues Associated with Using Location Factors and “national average” cost databases

Job Order Contracting

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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NIBS – Building Innovation 2013 Conference

Building Information Management

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. .”

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. All of the following are provided via the LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting solution.

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AGC – Job Order Contracting Webinar – March 12, 2013

Building Information Management

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.

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AGC – Job Order Contracting Webinar – March 12, 2013

Building Information Management

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.