Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. In the guide, “3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process,” you’ll learn about the key categories—technology, people and process—that teams can use to fully optimize their bidding process and make the most of their digital tools.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

The dispute is currently in the discovery phase and the City filed a motion to compel the contractor’s internal pre-bid documents and bid estimates, as well as the subcontractor’s base documents. ” My littlest chuckled.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2019

3 areas to filter for better bidding and estimating from construction business consultant George Hedley.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Do construction contractors that win 100 percent of their business through the low-bid process need marketing? After all, as a low-bid construction business owner, your fate lies strictly in the ability of a hard-nosed, creative estimator to bring in new work on bid day. Low-bid contractors often fly below the radar.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

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.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 14, 2018

For most independent estimators, bid day isn’t (as the name suggests) one, crazy day that revolves around a single, prospective job. Unlike general contractors (GCs), who run a team of people grinding out final numbers, these estimators have rolling deadlines and proposals due daily, making every day bid day.

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The Constructor

MARCH 4, 2019

The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This recurring problem occurs when the final construction project job cost finishes higher than the bid estimate or budget. Estimators generally price projects using bids from their regular subcontractor and suppliers, plus their standard company production crew rates for labor and equipment.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business. Estimating digital takeoff. Bid Day tool.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN Construction Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Focus upon detailed line item estimating by discrete tasks. Change Management is Perpetual.

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Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2016

The Estimation of bid price or tender cost of a construction project is calculated as the sum of the total cost of construction and mark-up price.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model. To register to bid click here. The North West water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than years.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. 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.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. Connected takeoff and estimate . Ease of use .

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Bidding on projects isn’t enough. Winning those bids is essential to the success of your business! These three tips for bidding on construction jobs will help your bid stand out. Bid within your expertise. Bidding on projects you’re not equipped to handle, however, is one way to quickly damage your reputation.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

How many times have your estimators or you uttered the phrase, “That firm is bidding below cost”? While not all contractors are responsible bidders, if you are facing credible competition that seems to be bidding below cost, you probably need to ask yourself if you know your costs to execute work. Understand Your Costs.'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate. And how can you improve your estimates? By upgrading your technology.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

has tried a multitude of bidding tools over the years, with varying degrees of success. But, because his Brighton, Michigan-based firm is relatively small, he admits that “the tremendous learning curve and time commitment” involved in getting his team up to speed with an estimating software solution has not been a high priority.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What is Construction Estimating? It’s up to a construction estimator to determine the estimated cost of a construction project. What Does a Construction Estimator Do? This is called quantity takeoff , which is at the heart of construction estimating. What is the Purpose of Cost Estimation?

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Download B2W Estimate B2W Estimate is useful for heavy civil construction estimating and bidding.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2022

The state blames inflation and a tight project schedule for the single, over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about. Working solely or primarily out of spreadsheets leaves your estimates prone to error.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The need for estimation and costing of construction can’t be understated. Construction managers and developers can minimize the risk of failure by getting a cost estimate before committing to a hard bid for a construction project. What is the Importance of Cost Estimation in Construction Projects? Material costs.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2020

Because of this, increased competitive bidding has resulted in at least $1.6 million when approved bids are compared to original estimates in three major… While the coronavirus pandemic is causing declines in local sales tax revenue, it’s also caused some lowering of prices for city street projects.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to complete. Bids are due in by the start of June for an award at the start of August. The 26-acre site of the old brewery on the south bank of the River Wear has been vacant since it closed in 1999.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2022

State blames inflation and a tight project schedule for single over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform 2D and 3D takeoffs within Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring teams are using the most up-to-date set of drawings and allowing collaboration between team members.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2015

Estimates are the lifeblood of the construction business, and yet the estimating process represents one of the greatest challenges for contractors and project owners.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? Usually, an accurate estimate is set before you place a bid.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Despite bidding $122 million above the transit authority’s estimate, MCM Construction and RailWorks Corp. said they will finish the 2.4-mile mile line in San Jose a year early.

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