Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. Consequently, the need for value management emerges.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Jelen’s Schedule Levels. Functionally there is very little practical application for a schedule that is only a single bar other than to represent an element of a project or program time line. Level zero schedules normally will include the project or program major milestones and bars indicating key scope. Schedule Level.

Schedule 40

Schedule Construction New York Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 1995 Edition.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 1995 Edition.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40