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Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes?

Job Order Contracting

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Additionally, few, if any owners, required the use of a standardized, locally researched unit price book for cost estimating and improving scope of work definition. Reshape your teams and raise transparency.

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How project managers are using technology to ensure on-budget and on-time construction

LetsBuild

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency.

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Construction Cost Estimating Improvement

Job Order Contracting

Additionaly, 4BT cost data is updated quarterly versus creating “annual cost books”, a common practice among traditional cost data providers. Poorly developed budgets can undermine credibility, while cost overruns and project delays affect mission-critical operations.

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Lawrence Group Takes Care to Maintain Original Architect’s Vision While Renovating Library at Iowa’s Simpson College

Civil + Structural Engineer

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. That we fixed the MEP through all this and still stayed on budget is rather amazing. Completed in January 2024, the $10.5 Woell, Ph.D.,

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Work stops on MAC education job

Construction Enquirer

“We have been building MAC for over twenty years and we have taken this step because we believe strongly that we have the right team and the relationships with our suppliers and clients to come through this period with our business in a stronger position and our projects delivered on-time and on-budget.

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Maximizing JOC Program Performance

Job Order Contracting

JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). Budget Tracking. JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Contact Us.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates.