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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. FAR 2.101 and 13.000. Owner Leadership.

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RELIABLE Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Reliable construction cost estimating is important to real property owners, facilities management professions, architects, and engineers. If a job is estimated correctly all parties should have a detailed understanding of the scope of work, costs, time, labor, and materials required.

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Area Cost Factors – Not a viable for Federal Construction Cost Estimating?

Job Order Contracting

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. 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. Quality / Quantity. Introduction.

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Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution

Job Order Contracting

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. and Detailed BIM Information.

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PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction

Job Order Contracting

Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices! 84% gain in higher-quality construction. 3) Assure full visibility at all levels….

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University of Nevada, Reno pavement testing technology hits the market

Civil + Structural Engineer

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.