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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. RSMeans refers to this as, "Price the quantities."

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

Each project will encompass detailed line item construction task and reference specifications encompassing improvements, alterations, renovation, remodeling, major repairs, and minor new construction associated with ORGANIZATION NAME structures and properties. coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). authorization.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Glossary / Terms / Defintions – JOC , JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

Building Information Management

A selection process dependent upon multiple parameters of past performance, previous experience, references, and price. to 1.20 multiplier applied to the the total of the line items for a project or task order estimate. It typcially includes all overhead items such as. BEST VALUE. LOCATION FACTOR. contingencies.

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

The traditional specification, design,and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. Construction tasks not included in the unit price book may be negotiated.

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Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century

Building Information Management

The traditional specification, design, and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. Construction tasks not included in the unit price book may be negotiated.

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Job Order Contracting – 2015

Building Information Management

If a task is not in the UPB, it can be negotiated, priced and added at any time to the book. The latter is typically referred to as a non-prepriced (NPP) line item. Low overhead cost of construction procurement and delivery. References: A Path Toward Construction Productivity – Academia.edu, July 2015. Advantages.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Individual task orders generally include drawings, detailed unit prices, and reference specifications. Labor costs will be reimbursed to the Contractor at the unit price rate multiplied by the Contractor negotiated coefficient(s). The Contractor may be reimbursed for Subcontractor at cost plus the negotiated coefficient.