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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

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.

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Major Risks Facing Public Real Property Owners

Building Information Management

Major Risks Facing Public Real Property Owners. projects create inherent risks during the procurement and execution processes. I regularly see articles about how great real property owners are, or how the facility management staff performs well, but may be misunderstood.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Current Position & Projects During my time at Walter P Moore, I have been privileged to be involved in a number of landmark projects for the firm throughout Florida including performing arts centers, museums, schools, universities, airports, and hospitals, often having many small to mid-sized projects going on concurrently.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

When properly applied using LEAN processes, JOC expedites procurement and project delivery times, while also improving quality, responsiveness, and overall satisfaction for all participants and stakeholders. Risk mitigation. Airport upgrades. Contaminated soil disposal. Combining multiple noise wall maintenance contracts.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

Job Order Contracting

This is a significant improvement over the months and years required by traditional construction procurement and delivery processes. Mitigate Risk. Maximize Performance of Physical Infrastructure (Buildings, Roads, Dams, Bridges, Airports, Mass Transit…). Track and Manage and Report All Projects Via Simple Cloud Interface.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BASICS

Job Order Contracting

Purchase of these tools and services however should be done on a specific dollar fee/price basis, and not procured as a percentage of total JOC construction volume. The latter is generally excessively costly and may present the risk of fraud if a JOC consultant is involved in JOC Program management. Job Order Contracting BASICS.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Reports, such as ASCE’s Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for America’s Economic Future, give the Federal Sector a D+ average grade for managing structures associated with surface transportation, water and wastewater, electricity, airports, inland waterways and marine ports infrastructure.

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