Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2013

This is the profit the contractor reasonably anticipated had the contractor been allowed to perform the contract; it is a well-recognized element of damages for breach of contract. Lost overhead billings are generally not recoverable. The overhead would have been an indirect cost of performing the contract.

General Contracting 120

General Contracting Contracts Estimating 120

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

His estimating and project controls experience includes developing independent contractor estimates, value engineering, forensic analysis and cost and production earned value analysis. Hall is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International and Construction Management Association of America.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management General Contracting 130

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Remember, you hired a successful general construction firm because of its expertise, so you need to trust the general contractor wants to complete the project to the best standards possible. It turns out we were right, as the true cost of the allowance item ended up being nearly $800k more than estimated. Chuck Taylor.

General Contracting 117

General Contracting Construction Equipment Estimating Contracts 117

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology. On average, T.S.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

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

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. Written operations manual and/or execution guide. Scope of Work.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

Learning about Job Order Contracting? What is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? JOC contracts typically have a one year durations, and up to four (4) option years. Extensions are not generally allowed or advisable. Can owners create independent estimates? When should JOC be used? via 4bt.us. appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 87

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Project Management Consulting 87

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? An estimate is no better than its basis. An estimate is a prediction and carries uncertainty. An estimate is a decision-making tool. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE. Well-documented? CORE PRINCIPLES.

Construction Management 88

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 88

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Ask about quote expiration, too.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meanwhile, however challenging the task of predicting the total cost of a construction project may be, one thing is sure: precise construction cost estimation from the start is an absolute must. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately?

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Construction Management Project Management 52

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation actually calculates all the necessary values with a lower rate and higher amount, this method helps the owner.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2022

“Contracting officers need improved expertise in both understanding and conducting price/cost analysis. “A number of contract files that we reviewed did not demonstrate that prices paid were reasonable due to inadequate FAR price analysis methods.” No details why estimator used a +/- 20%.

Contracts 80

Contracts General Contracting Estimating 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . While each project is unique, estimators often rely on years of knowledge of what materials are required to complete the project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

Contracts 78

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 78

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

GSA PBS JOC Program Management Audit – Issues Continue: The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) has faced scrutiny and criticism in the past for various financial and management issues, including those related to Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs.

Cost Control 75

Cost Control Quality Control General Contracting Building Controls 75

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. In the public sector, federal government contracts may require Davis Bacon Wage Rates or prevailing wage rates, or both, with the usage of the higher of the two.

Insurance Management 82

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 82

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly. Learn more. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The HNTB team was selected as engineer of record to study the bridge’s history, inspect, load rate, design, and assist in its reconstruction under a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) model. The first phase of the contract simply aimed to identify the scope of work needed.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Anyone who reads this blog regularly probably already knows I’m a huge proponent of client partnerships that bring the general contractor into the commercial construction planning process as early as possible. On the flip side, we’ve also been tapped by clients to work with them on a project even before they had an architect under contract.

Building Design 109

Building Design General Contracting Site Planning Cost Control 109

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. DO – Approach JOC as a journey.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

A general schedule and timeline. Documentation about local contract laws. 2: General Conditions. The general conditions contract goes over the contractor’s obligations. This kind of document is an extension of the general conditions document. . 10: Cost Estimate. Estimates for labor.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Permits General Contracting Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. Does the JOC Cooperative Program REQUIRE that a compliance audit be done for EVERY contractor estimate prior to award by an owner? JOC Cooperative policies and procedures are critical.

Contracts 78

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Estimating 78

Field Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Typically, customers will bring on a general contractor for a job. The general contractor will likely bring on subcontractors to handle the more specialized tasks — like outdoor plumbing, horticultural advice or property maintenance after the project is finished. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

General Contracting 98

General Contracting Insurance Management Schedule Management Specialty Contracting 98

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Believe me, no one will be happier than me when we can stop referencing the Great Recession that rocked the general commercial construction industry and the overall economy. In fact, it’s fair to say that commercial general construction may have been the hardest hit sector of the economy. Unfortunately, that time has not come yet.

General Contracting 123

General Contracting Construction Management Project Management Change Management 123

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

With the advent of so many new construction technologies, general contractors are currently sitting at a fork in the digital road. But what about general contractors that operate out of multiple offices? Let’s look at an example we’ve seen firsthand with one of our Florida-based customers, Spartan Contracting Co.

General Contracting 98

General Contracting Project Management Construction Management Foundation Systems 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 92

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 92

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. The term of the Job Order Contract, typically one year with up to four (4) option years. Definition of the types of construction services that can be done using the JOC Program (General construction, Roofing, Maintenance, etc.).

Project Management Consulting 88

Project Management Consulting General Contracting Project Management Approvals 88

Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” of the planned project time.”

Specialty Contracting 98

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Data Connector | Construction KPI Template: Quality – New customizable construction quality-based KPI template created specifically for teams to help identify and deliver key performance indicators at a project and cross-project level to assist General Contractors in achieving better business outcomes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2023

From Zero to Hero: Streamlining Estimating with ProEst This class is hosted by Ariel Castillo, Innovation Manager, Miller-Davis Company, Richard Antczak, Implementation Consultant, Autodesk, and Stuart Williams, Estimator, Miller-Davis Company. Come learn how to take your estimating from zero to hero with ProEst.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 111

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Risk Management 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas , June 28, 2023 — Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced it has entered into a multiyear contract with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to streamline the state’s transportation planning process.

Project Management 130

Project Management Risk Management Construction Management Facility Management 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Functionally, all of the following can be supported by appropriate processes embedded within technology: • Building, system, and asset location, condition, and general information • Program Management • Contract Management • Bid/Proposal/Estimate Management • Work Order Management • Work Flow Management • Document Management • Issues/Tasks Management (..)

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Practical Law Construction

AUGUST 9, 2021

The dispute arose out of a contract by which the claimant developer/employer engaged the defendant contractor to design, supply and install façade and glazing works for a building forming part of a development in Nine Elms, London. Issue 2 – A cap on the contractor’s liability in general damages. Eco World – Ballymore v Dobler.

General Contracting 98

General Contracting Contracts Change Management Construction Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Estimating Simply getting a price quote for a fabric building may not feel like it qualifies as a service, and in the old days it often wouldn’t have been considered one. With a proper estimating process nowadays, however, customers are getting much more than a price. What building height is needed? Any number of situations can arise.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

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

JANUARY 21, 2021

An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Estimating 59

Estimating Government Works General Contracting Construction Equipment 59