Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds).

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Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

Historical Precedent and Familiarity RSMeans has been a longstanding standard in construction cost estimation. Perceived Standardization RSMeans provides a nationally standardized database, which may give the illusion of consistency across different regions and projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

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Estimating Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Surveying 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work. Costs must be current, objective, and locally reserached.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

“With the increase in investment from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, public agencies need cloud-based solutions offering the highest standards of security and reliability. ISO 22301:2019 specifies the requirements for organizations to protect against, respond, and recover when disasters arise.

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Risk Management Building Resilience Building Standards Government Works 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 6, 2024

Buildings that meet the newer ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard, an agency analysis estimates. 2022 would see an average of 9.8%

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

But as building codes become increasingly more stringent with each new code cycle, in some cases the returns on the margins aren't yielding an energy-savings benefit that justifies the higher construction costs. The results provided a basis for estimating energy use savings and cost effectiveness of individual measures.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Centralize and standardize to speed up plan creation Buffington got started with Higharc in the fall of 2022. Once the key information was standardized and centralized, Buffington was able to reduce waste in the building process, speed their time to market, and increase revenue. “We

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sunderland City Council has picked Wates to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to finish.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

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HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 52

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:30 Marc Minor was building houses on 50 acres of North Carolina land when he came to a realization. Purchasing teams, for instance, can use the designs to generate estimates, so they can bid out jobs more quickly and effectively.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity throughout associated planning, procurement, and project delivery. Detailed Line-item Construction Cost Estimating Detailed line-items estimating provides the most representative view of actual “construction” costs.

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Estimating Property Management Building Optimization Procurement 59

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As capital construction projects become more and more complex, estimators deserve all the help they can get to deliver insightful, accurate, bids. Strategic Estimating: 3 Essential Estimating Practices For Complex Builds consolidates the wealth of InEight’s experience to help estimators thrive in a world of one-of-a-kind builds.

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Estimating Building Automation Building Standards 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Standardized cost data that reflects current local market conditions is critical to improving both cost visibility and cost management. The Importance of Standardization Building collaboration, ownership, and accountability across diverse teams are fundamental prerequisites to performance improvement. Request a demonstration.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 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.

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Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Health Regulations 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

[LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY] — In April, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) released a report which estimates the cost to rehabilitate the nation’s non-federal dams at $157.5 The cost to rehabilitate just the most critical dams is estimated at $34.1 A Methodology and Estimate, visit DamSafety.org/RehabEstimate.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

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Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. Lets explore the key stages of turning a building concept into a completed structure and how a construction company plays a vital role at every step. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Construction Placements

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Essential Guide to Shuttering in Building Construction Dive into the world of shuttering in building construction with this comprehensive guide. The post The Essential Guide to Shuttering in Building Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

Building Materials 104

Building Materials Building Standards Construction Equipment Estimating 104

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In New York City, projects such as the Charlotte building, an eight-story condo, are earning Passive House certification, signifying a 75% reduction in energy use. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In New York City, projects like the Charlotte building, an eight-story condo, are earning Passive House certification, signifying a 75% reduction in energy use. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sponsored by Presto Geosystems Project planning and design requires a blend of professional judgment, cost estimating and schedule management skills, and an understanding of potential project risks. Veteran industry experts and first-time users alike will find this software sets a new standard in value engineering solutions.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By enabling borrowers to include a percentage of estimated rental income from ADUs in their applications, the FHA aims to enhance homeownership opportunities, address housing scarcity, and stimulate ADU production for rental housing. Read more Housing Policy + Finance Government + Policy Financing Housing Policy + Finance

Building Permits 130

Building Permits Estimating Building Standards Permits 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

PHOENIX, AZ – Haydon Building Corp , a leading family-owned, full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for more than 30 years, promoted four executives to take the company to the next level. He enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, outdoor activities, hunting and building jeeps to rock crawl.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Estimating Building Standards 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

HVAC System Installation 40

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

It will also explore the broader significance of steel in sustainable building practices, highlighting the interplay between resilience and sustainability in infrastructure development. The collapse of the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia in June 2023 disrupted travel for an estimated 160,000 drivers per day , including 14,000 commercial trucks.

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Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

The Pro Builder

JUNE 26, 2023

That method, if replicated, could entirely change the standard energy system design for master planned communities to create a more renewable grid that benefits not just individual homes, but the community as a whole, Forbes reports. Even then, we’re still beating our estimates by a long shot.”

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Standards 130

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These include: Building materials (lumber, concrete, steel, etc.) Labor costs for construction workers Site preparation and excavation Physical equipment and machinery Landscaping Utility installation These costs are typically easier to estimate because they involve physical, measurable items and standard labor rates.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Cost Control Construction Machinery Schedule Management 52

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The maximum price includes both direct costs and the contractor’s fee, which is usually determined during the pre-construction phase after thorough planning and estimating.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-Build Construction (DB) is one of the increasingly popular methods of construction. Instead of hiring an Architect to design your building and then finding a General Contractor to bid the design, a commercial building owner gets the designer and the contractor as one entity.

Building Design 97

Building Design Building Permits Building Materials Site Planning 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

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Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

Uniting over a dozen services in one convenient location in the heart of Philadelphia Jefferson Health recently opened the Honickman Center, now home to over a dozen specialty practices previously scattered throughout 10 buildings. Stantec , a global integrated design firm, served as the architect of record for fit-out of the building.

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