Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 14, 2016

Our project was with M Sullivan & Son , a 102-year old construction company whom we’ve worked with for the past year, building a new and robust Sage (Timberline) Estimating system. In my opinion, effectively closing a bid in Timberline utilizes two custom WBS : Bid Status with 3 values: 1-Open. CSI-indexed.

Sage 100

Sage Bidding Estimating Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 20, 2018

Studies and real world case studies have shown that collaboration in construction matters. A GSA study conducted by the University of Minnesota on eleven construction projects noted the collaboration was the key to successful outcomes. The post Collaboration in Construction Matters appeared first on 4BT. Shared risk/reward.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Renovating CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 10, 2017

Independent Objective Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is critical to improving communication, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Detailed line item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat, is the foundation of any project and all associated construction cost management activities. Organized by CSI Masterformat.

CSI 100

CSI Construction Environment Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a LEAN , integrated, construction project delivery method. It is competitively bid, firm fixed price and involves an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and best value procurement process contract for a specified time. Most JOC Programs have a one year term, with up to four option years.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. HeavyBid supports your current accounting system to easily send your bid correctly to accounting for making budget.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

In 2020, the value of commercial construction amounted to approximately $5.8 Given the continually changing nature of construction projects, accurately managing and executing construction costs is critical to the project’s financial outcome. This is where construction cost codes come into play. trillion globally.

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The implementation of LEAN Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics can add significant value to physical assets, while also maximizing financial investments. . Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). A detailed unit cost line item construction cost estimate involves a review and understanding of the scope of work of the associated project including all possible factors and risks. Estimate preparation.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC uses common, standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI Masterformat licensee) to minimize cross discipline data gaps and errors and to improve collaboration. Proven collaborative LEAN Collaborative construction delivery best management practices, Standardized terms, definition, and data architectures.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget… IF designed, deployed, and properly managed using an open, transparent process, locally researched detailed cost data, IF initial and ongoing training is required, IF every job order is review by an the owner and/or independent resources, and.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Any discussion of construction change order best management practices would be incomplete without the following: Defining a construction change order, Noting the causal factors and impacts associated with construction change orders, and Methods of mitigating construction change orders.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Funding for maintaining built structures is rarely sufficient, thus existing budgets must be maximized. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2021

by Howard Jancy, CSI, CDT. An inaccurate or incomplete assessment of a substrate’s deficiencies is made, particularly when an existing floorcovering is still in place when the specification is written, or the project is bid. Construction delays. Construction delays. Images courtesy Custom Building Products. What is it?

Bidding 52

Bidding Concrete CSI Schedule 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 3, 2018

Isn’t it time you stopped the waste, the worrying, and the hassles commonly associated with facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction??? Procuring and executing on-demand, on-budget, on-time, quality construction services has traditionally been difficult. We are also a CSI Masterformat licensee.

New Mexico 100

New Mexico Contract Procurement Software 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction CSI Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Improving Construction Project Delivery Outcomes. Improving construction project outcomes is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Efficient repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings, transportation systems, utilities, and bridges can become a reality with appropriate leadership focus.

Procurement 225

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 225

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

Job Order Contracting, or a JOC Program is NOT simply a procurement method that public and/or other organizations use to complete renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. A JOC Program is a LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method. Maximum and minimum construction value for individual JOC projects/task orders.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. .

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We have been involved in hundreds of Job Order Contracts performing billions of dollars of renovation, repair, and minor new construction works.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We have been involved in hundreds of Job Order Contracts performing billions of dollars of renovation, repair, and minor new construction works.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Let’s start with what methods will NOT WORK if used on their own… Design-bid-build. Last Planner / Last Planner System. CM@R/CM@Risk. Design-build. Six sigma.

Renovating 223

Renovating Construction Procurement CSI 223

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget. adsense analytic. Downloadable link.

Estimating 45

Estimating Software Software CBD Estimating 45

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The efficient renovation, repair, maintenance and new construction of facilities and infrastructure has proven an insurmountable challenge for most real property Owners. Efficient construction delivery methods have been available and successfully practiced for decades. Also, the kills and attitudes of all parties must be elevated.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Labor generally represents 60% of the total cost of construction project, thus accurate labor information is very important. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Labor generally represents 60% of the total cost of construction project, thus accurate labor information is very important. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

LEAN Facilities Renovation, Repair, and Construction. Get Ahead of the Curve, and Stay Ahead – Adopting and implementing a LEAN collaborative construction delivery methodologies is just the start. Focus upon achievable projects that provide maximum benefit to the organization. Information must be current and actionable.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Life Cycle Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2018

Creating a “best value chain” for renovation, repair, and construction must be a common focus for all participants and stakeholders. Current methods used to address the ongoing numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects facing real property owners don’t work. on average on a yearly basis.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

Collaborative Construction Contracting & LEAN Project Delivery. Robust collaborative construction contracting and productive, on-demand LEAN project delivery is readily available in two forms; integrated project delivery (IPD), for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting (JOC), for repair, renovation, and minor new construction.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting? How Does JOC Work?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2018

JOC is a construction delivery method that requires adherence to LEAN construction processes. Sure, it’s not for every owner or every contractor, but if your willing to learn, and get away from inefficient and antagonistic design-bid-build… you can do it. Don’ts. Don’t believe JOC is complex.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement CSI Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

Did someone setup QuickBooks by trying to follow the built in template inside QuickBooks and you figured out you cannot get any of the financial and job costing reports you need to operate and grow your construction company? We Do QuickBooks Setup For Construction Beginning With Year 2000 And Up. Of course you are! User Permissions.

Contractors 89

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Data format (CSI Masterformat2014). Pre-Construction Meeting. CCASS= Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System. CSI = Construction Specifications Institute. MCA = Military Construction Army. OMB = Office of Management and Budget. Technology. Localization. Update frequency. Quantity breaks.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40