Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

MCM is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Construction markets remain competitive, so it comes as no surprise that construction companies have to be at the top of their game throughout a project. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What is Construction Estimating? Construction projects don’t come with a price tag attached. The materials needed, the cost of labor, the building site’s market volatility and other hidden expenses can fluctuate throughout the construction process. What Does a Construction Estimator Do?

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You need a steady flow of jobs to keep your crew busy when you’re a contractor. Bidding on projects isn’t enough. Winning those bids is essential to the success of your business! These three tips for bidding on construction jobs will help your bid stand out. Bid within your expertise.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model. To register to bid click here.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. Juneau Construction Company.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

When you choose to work with a design-builder, you’re adding a whole construction department to your business team that’s dedicated to completing a turn-key project as if it were their own. Turn-key in this instance includes initial concept through design, construction, and a 1-year warranty program.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? The Cost Estimating Process and Terms to Know.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Issues Management.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

General Construction for a long time was the primary method of delivering construction. Even Wolgast in the early years was a one-trick pony with General Construction being our only option. The needs of busy business people who didn’t have much knowledge about construction drove the creation of the Design-Build delivery method.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Sunderland City Council has started the hunt for a replacement contractor to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to complete.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 13, 2019

By Jim Lamezla Special to Ontario Construction News Getting an accurate project estimate can be extremely challenging and is crucial to your business. If your estimate is too high, then the bid may go to another competitor and all of the time and resources used to submit the bid will have been wasted.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

How many times have your estimators or you uttered the phrase, “That firm is bidding below cost”? While not all contractors are responsible bidders, if you are facing credible competition that seems to be bidding below cost, you probably need to ask yourself if you know your costs to execute work.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

From estimating and project management practices to compensation and business management, contractors are finding a “new normal” in every aspect of their business. I hear stories from clients about how aggressive the bidding environment has become, with more and more contractors bidding for each job and many bidding at a loss.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2022

T he biggest variable in construction is labor. Too many contractors finish their projects over budget on labor when crews work more hours than estimated in the bid. If your construction company self-performs work with your own crews, the key to success is making sure you bring in those labor costs on budget.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2015

Estimates are the lifeblood of the construction business, and yet the estimating process represents one of the greatest challenges for contractors and project owners.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?

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Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Construction project cost estimation is a complex endeavor that can change on a dime (or a dollar) depending on the size and anticipated scope of the project. Successfully completing construction projects under budget requires a commitment to accuracy and transparency. Design Estimates. Preliminary Estimate.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 30, 2021

What Are Construction Cost Estimates? The construction cost estimate is defined as the predicted cost required to complete the construction of any particular project, which is prepared before the construction works are taken up. Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate. Approximate Estimate .

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

In terms of procurement JOC is bid indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a professional JOC construction contractor. JOC is proven to expedite construction work on existing or new facilities and other types of physical infrastructure for repair, renovation.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

It is widely acknowledged that the construction industry is ripe for digital disruption. Yet, many general contractors and construction business owners struggle to determine which technology investments will deliver the biggest return on investment (ROI) for their companies.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

School District leaders new to construction projects on their campus may not know all the steps and activities needed before construction can start. This team includes the Construction Manager (CM), an Architect/Engineer (AE), bond counsel, a Financial Advisor (FA), plus District staff, and community members.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Typically, what kind of information is given to the general contractor to put together a price and approximately how often does each occur? Is it the general contractor? Learn more… 1.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. All subcontractors used by the primary contractor must be prequalified and approved.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As I’ve gone through the benefits of Design-Build in a recent campaign to inform more business owners about their options, it’s important to discuss the time savings that result from this construction delivery process. Therefore, the bidding and selection process is much shorter in duration.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 28, 2013

But, as Software Advice–a software research company based out of Austin, Texas–recently reported, that’s just what the Bureau of Labor statistics is expecting to happen for the role of construction estimator. Comfort with technologies like 3-D modeling and estimating software.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Every contractor has a Job Costing Library; some keep it in their head, some keep it on paper with names like completed jobs, bids, estimates. Other contractors keep it in their QuickBooks For Contractors' software records. These are similar to the "Flat Rate Books" used by car repair shops for decades.

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