Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Growth is projected into 2022 as total starts are estimated to reach 6% to $946 billion. The post Construction Industry Outlook 2022 E-Book Available appeared first on Construction Superintendent. After a challenging couple of years, the economy is on the mend.

Public Works 52

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Reliable Construction Cost Estimating. While there may be several types of estimates in terms of granularity, this discussion is limited to detailed line item estimates. Learnings.

Estimating 60

Estimating Maintenance Procurement Construction Equipment 60

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. The main goal of estimation is to encourage us to always understand the cost of work prior. Appropriate estimation is planned by detailed estimation in specific item wise.

Estimating 59

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. This is clearly foolish.

Estimating 59

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 16, 2023

Reinforce detail unit line-item construction cost estimating today with CURRENT LOCAL MARKET DATA. Accurate construction cost estimates based upon industry standards and produced in a timely manner can now be the norm with 4BT’s local market line-item construction cost databases.

Estimating 40

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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2020

What Is Measurement Book? “Measurement Book” is an important Record Where measurements are recorded for the work done by the contractor, or for the materials received in the site or services rendered. Contractor payments are made based on the measurements recorded in the Measurement Book. Format of Measurement Book.

Masonry 59

Masonry Painting/finishing Site Planning Contracts 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 58

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 58

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2017

Construction Cost Estimate – Key Factors. The 4BT OpenJOC Unit Price Book meets all these criteria, delivering an independent, objective, and best value industry resource for real property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and county, state, and local governments. CLOUD Cost Estimating.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Construction Equipment 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Unit price line item cost books – UPB – are critical to the development, use, re-use, and communication of construction cost estimates.for repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction. Square foot cost books span new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance.

Estimating 45

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Building Standards 45

CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Could you please provide a written estimate? <p>The post 14 Essential Questions to Ask Furniture Removalists Before Booking first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p> Understanding how the moving company addresses problems, like scheduling conflicts or damages in transit, is essential. Can You Provide a Written Quote?

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Safety Regulations Material Storage Ramps 52

Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2015

BNI Books, publisher of Construction Savvy and over 50 cost estimating guides, and DC&D Technologies, Inc., publisher of Design Cost Data, are co-sponsoring the Estimating Survey with ConstructionPro Network. We welcome their participation, as they are leading providers of estimating resources in the U.S.

Estimating 120

Estimating Surveying 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

Estimating 60

Estimating Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 60

PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

This article offers insight on the top reasons to add new estimating software to your construction company. Benefits of estimating software ​ Better Overall Construction Job Planning The top reason to add construction estimating software to your repertoire of internal tools is that it helps you see the big picture.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2019

Selecting a JOC Unit Price Book, (UPB) is a critical task in assuring access to actionable construction task and cost information and the overall success of any JOC Program. Four BT, LLC (4BT) develops and fully supports LOCALLY RESEARCHED Unit Price Books (UPB) with appropriate line items for each Owner and each Job Order Contract.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Public Works Construction Equipment Contracts 45

Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2024

The fact that detailed unit price cost estimates using this type of information is rarely used and shared among owners and design/builders is largely responsible for cost overruns. As a result, users of national average price books generally attempt to compensate by attempting to add extra hours to the work to be performed.

Risk Management 76

Risk Management Construction Equipment General Contracting Construction Management 76

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Remember that a cost estimate is NOT then same a price estimate.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2018

JOC Unit Price Book Definition. JOC Unit Price Book: A JOC UPB differs from a reference and/or generic construction cost book/guide. A JOC Unit Price Book,the foundation of any JOC Program and critical to its success optimally includes the following; 1.) The post JOC Unit Price Book Definition appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 40

Estimating Collaboration Contracts 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

Accurate, detailed construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, or new build project. Top estimators have years of experience and a working knowledge of construction means and methods. Detailed line item estimating is the more accurate and valuable for of construction cost estimating.

Estimating 40

Estimating Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Detailed line item construction cost estimating optimally communicates scope of work while providing full financial transparency and visibility. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment.

Estimating 46

Estimating Lean Construction Communication Construction Equipment 46

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Materials, labor, and equipment cost breakdowns and detailed descriptions in plain English provide the highest level of granularity and value when preparing a cost estimate.

Contracts 40

Contracts Estimating General Contracting Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 19, 2018

A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. Using the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, factors range from 1.01 on an general basis.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Estimating Approvals Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2018

To estimate, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is to produce a statement of the approximate cost. Construction cost estimators know there is a more to it than this definition indicates. Second, there is the estimating process and associated source materials. Estimate Considerations. Scope of Work. Quantities.

Estimating 40

Estimating Property Management Site Planning Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during the JOC process. These actions can occur during conceptual, request for proposal, detailed estimating, or estimate approval/review stages.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2017

Being a good commercial construction cost estimator requires years of experience in the field as well as estimating at a line item level. A detailed line item unit price book also greatly aids in improving productivity, sharing information, and minimizing errors and omissions. Learn more… [contact-form].

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Equipment Public Works General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2017

Financial transparency, local research, current actionable data, the use of common terms in plain English and MasterFormat data organization are requisite elements of any Job Order Contact Unit Price Book, UPB. The 4BT JOC Unit Price Book delivers all of these, and more: Locally researched labor, material, and equipment line items/tasks.

Contracts 40

Contracts Estimating Construction Equipment Project Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Early estimates for structural quantities are important for truss design, as that can help engineers optimize before design begins. To purchase online, visit the ASCE Bookstore Limited review copies are available for book reviews. Reston, Va. Please contact Leslie Connelly, lconnelly@asce.org.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

Estimating 45

Estimating Risk Management Lean Construction Project Management 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2016

Unit Price Books – UPBs & Other Things JOC. A Job Order Contract requires the use of a unit price book, UPB, and an associated co-efficient. Contractor bid one, or multiple co-efficients and then apply the co-efficient to the unit price line items when preparing an estimate for specific JOC project (task order).

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Estimating Contracts 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. DO NOT USE a national unit cost book and/or location factors/indexes. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Equipment Communication 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2017

JOC Unit Price Book UPB considerations for procurement include financial transparency, local research, current actionable data, and use of common terms and data organization. These are primary, fundamental, and requisite elements for any Job Order Contract Unit Price Book. Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting. info@4BT.US.

Contracts 40

Contracts Procurement Construction Equipment Estimating 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! Construction Cost Estimating Software . Create Estimates. Structured, Reliable, Best Value, Construction Cost Data & Unit Price Books. Detailed line item cost data.

Estimating 40

Estimating Lean Construction Facility Management Structural Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2017

Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes requires experience, LEAN management practices, common data outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement. Request our white paper to learn more about Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes. Size of Typical Construction Cost Estimates & Unit Price Cost Books.

Estimating 40

Estimating Lean Construction Construction Management Maintenance 40