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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: ?Negotiating? JOC

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. I have been compiling and reviewing Job Order Contracting cost estimates (proposals) for over 20 years and I actually had a bit of an awakening at this symposium. Thursday, February 9, 2012.

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Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity

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Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. Negotiation-centered Dispute Resolution. Focus upon Outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting Overview

Job Order Contracting

The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. Therefore, (JOC Consultant) directly benefits when proposal costs are higher (or inflated), including instances when contractors use products outside the catalog which can also result in higher project costs.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget.

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Steps Toward Successful Construction Cost Estimating

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Steps Toward a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either. The answer is both!

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The 5 Steps Toward Successful Construction Cost Estimating

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Five Steps for a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either. The answer is both!

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5 Steps to a Successful Construction Cost Estimate

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Collaboration – To paraphrase, “no successful cost estimator is an island” It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trade, site visits, sharing estimates and jointly reviewing/refining and negotiating estimates, and more!