Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. Thursday, February 16, 2012. A Savings Analysis! I was set to publish a blog this week on cost control.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. The JO will be, in part, the.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Review change orders and correspondence. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed.

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

This includes talking about the anticipated means and methods with estimator/project engineer; reviewing crew sizes and anticipated crew movements; analyzing the anticipated productivity (per cy, sf, etc.) Review change orders and correspondence. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

Plans and drawings can save you some time (and words) by stating that "All work to be done is on the attached plans and/or drawings," when you bid on your project. I always tell my clients to estimate a later completion date than what they think it will actually be. The more specific you are, the better. Payment Terms.

Contractors 98

Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

What’s Wrong with Design Bid Build? Traditional design-bid-build,DBB, is costly, antagonistic, and simply inefficient. A Job Order Contracting (JOC) system is based on a competitively bid indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a construction contractor. Collaboration.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The introduction of BIM, cloud based takeoff tools, AI, and bidding platforms have all shaken up the way estimating and preconstruction management operates. . They will also discuss why connected technology stacks are essential and non-negotiable for contractors who want to future proof their businesses. .

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

It’s unfortunate, but a lot of companies spend a great deal of time preparing their bid and selling their company to get a project. When they finally get the job, the salesperson, estimator, or business owner is ecstatic and just wants to get started. Construction Contracts: Top 10 Terms: Changes (Change Orders).

Contract 82

Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. In the Federal Government, an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) may be mandatory. Contractor prepared estimate/proposal. seems to be a widely used value.

Contract 40

Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. This database would be referenced for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout.

Contract 40

Contract United States Estimating Bidding 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The contract includes a unit price book (UPB) that establishes a unit price to be paid for each of a multitude of construction line items including pre-priced/pre-negotiated items of work and materials. Reduction of change orders. e4Clicks Project Estimator, Ceasel. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. via [link]'

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. change orders. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

More in-depth training occurs in the implementation phase, when we make sure that your staff is well-versed in the use of your software and line item estimating takes place. Independent Estimates and Line Item Proposal Review. Competitive pricing through the use of a competitively-bid coefficient applied to a unit price book (UPB).

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

And in 2020, the global cost of rework was estimated to represent 5% of all construction spending, or $625 billion. Choose projects with profitable estimates. If you know a project won’t make money, there’s a good chance you shouldn’t be bidding on it. Negotiate better contract terms. Properly manage change orders.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due. Send your your blue prints to an experienced Construction Estimating Service. Preparation & submission of bid proposals.

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

If a task is not in the UPB, it can be negotiated, priced and added at any time to the book. For many JOC contracts a limit is placed upon the percentage of NPP costs allowed per task order, generally this is 10%. Contractors can be selected based on best-value or low bid, depending upon the owner’s requirements.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

In no instance should a project exceeded the established maximum (including change orders) and combining multiple projects into one to circumvent the contract maximum is also inappropriate. Project contractor estimates must be reviewed by the owner for all projects. clear and transparent.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The contractor(s) may submit sample bids and a coefficients (a multiplier(s) to be applied to the referenced unit price book. A job order (JO) or task order (TO) is the contractual document issued by the purchasing/procurement or its designated representative to the Contractor. Subcontracts.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. 00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. 00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40