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Myths Behind Construction Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

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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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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Estimating Construction Products Overhead

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

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2015

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. The day to day field supervisor working with the Job Orders, proposals (estimates), subcontractors and interfacing with the Contractors. contingencies.

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Contract Negotiation Estimating Documentation

Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Items that are not in the UPB can be negotiated, priced, and added to the UPB at any time. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. Performance-based. Shared Risk-Reward. The Future.

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What are Independent Government Estimates – IGEs?

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

IG5336.9201-ch1 Independent Government Estimates. An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is an unbiased cost estimate based upon the specifications and without the influence of potential contractor’s marketing effort or input. Once the IGE is developed, CE and the CO ensure that the cost estimate is fully funded.

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Estimating Overhead Contract Negotiation

General Overview - Construction Cost Estimating Blog

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Two or more contracts are accounted for as a single contract if they were negotiated together and the work is interconnected. The true project cost will be determined by putting estimated unit rate adjacent to each work item. Estimation / Cost Planning. Join our estimating forum.

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Estimating Contract Construction Documentation

Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Is JOC Software required? Required software, Unit Price Book, other “tools”, and training etc. While smaller JOCs can be managed in spreadsheets, a JOC-specific software package helps to assure the requisite levels of collaboration, transparency, productivity, and oversight. Should a UPB include overhead and profit?

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

Construction tasks not included in the unit price book may be negotiated. To bid on a JOC, contractors will do the following: Estimate what types of construction work will be required at the site during the year. Using the UPB unit prices, estimate the facility owner’s cost of construction. Average contract duration.

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Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement

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

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Construction tasks not included in the unit price book may be negotiated. To bid on a JOC, contractors will do the following: Estimate what types of construction work will be required at the site during the year. Using the UPB unit prices, estimate the facility owner’s cost of construction. Average contract duration.

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Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement

What are Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER)

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contracts provide a streamlined means to complete construction projects estimated at less than 750K. Government and commercial software is available for localization and for compiling task listings and unit prices. Source – AFFARS IG5336.9201-ch3-A. Introduction.

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Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating

FEDERAL JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – An Outline

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Negotiations and Source Selection. Software and hardware requirements / deployment methods. Independent Government Estimate Preparation. Revisions to Government Estimate. Negotiation of Task Order. Memorandum of Negotiations. IGE = Independent Government Estimate. Presolicitation Review. Technology.

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Contract Negotiation Office Plans

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The Contractor provides a detailed line estimate as the TO proposal, submitted to the Owner for review and approval, itemizing tasks and quantities of labor, materials, and equipment to do the work. Labor costs will be reimbursed to the Contractor at the unit price rate multiplied by the Contractor negotiated coefficient(s).

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The contractor’s coefficient is based on cost elements such as overhead, profit, minimum design costs, G&A expenses, bond premiums, and gross receipt taxes. percent less than the government’s projected estimated costs. These contracts have much of their pricing determined by pre-award competition.

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Contract Contractors Procurement Office

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 00 52 16 Agreement Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 00 52 16 Agreement Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete

Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

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JUNE 22, 2012

o Determine costs/pricing structure (labor, materials, overhead, etc.). Demonstrate the ability to work with Facilities team to negotiate rates and discounts. Prospectus) and funding thresholds to define project requirements, propose project site, estimate project. operability with accounting system. o Establish close-?out

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