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Myths Behind Construction Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

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Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics

Job Order Contracting

Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). 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.

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The Simple Guide to Repair, Renovation, Construction Cost Control

Job Order Contracting

Developing a detailed scope of work and associated line item cost estimate using a verifiable and current locally researched unit price book (UPB) is a mandatory component of a LEAN construction delivery approach.

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Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, Public Sector, & Unit Price Books – UPB – UPG

Building Information Management

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.

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Job Order Contract / Job Order Contracting – JOC: Do’s – Don’ts

Job Order Contracting

Design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R can’t match this level of productivity or success. Build your knowledge of line item estimating with the JOC Unit Price Book. Verify line items, quantities, and coefficient(s) of internal Owner estimates and Contractor estimates. don’t engage in “bid shopping”.).

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LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

Reduced overhead for both owner and contractor. Independent owner estimates. An open book JOC is NOT a JOC by definition as costs are derived from subcontractors in a typical design-bid-build fashion and are not fully visible, defensible and transparent. Value-based procurement. Performance-based reward system.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added.