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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

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. For example, are drawings given to the general contractor 50% of the time? The Owner simply references their existing Technical Specifications. Learn more… 1. Learn more… 5.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemises all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding. Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. authorization. may not, be identified in the UPB.

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Job Order Contracting Glossary

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2015

. “Adjustment factor” – The job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the owner’s prices as published in the unit price catalog. It is sometimes use synonymously with the term “Coefficient”, and sometime refers to a cost localization factor that is used in addition to the “Coefficient”.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead.

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The traditional specification, design,and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. A JOC is awarded on a low-bid, competitive award basis.

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Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement

Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

The traditional specification, design, and low bid award delivery system for minor construction or facility modification has the following deficiencies: Specifications and drawings are compiled by designers who often do not have the best construction experience. A JOC is awarded on a low-bid, competitive award basis.

Contract

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement

Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

To understand how data insights can inform success outcomes for the construction industry, Scott refers to a framework of Data – Information – Knowledge – Wisdom. An example of a data point might be the number of overhead mechanical racks installed on the job that day, or logging the root cause of a safety incident.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: The Estimating.

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 20, 2012

Successful "hard bid" contractors know very well that scoping construction goes well beyond the AE scope and must include field specific scope. Converting scope to quantities requires a solid understanding of math, drawing scales, swell and waste factors, plan reading, common construction practices, and conversion factors.

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(Still) Waiting for the Home Building Technology Revolution

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Unless you’re a builder that never owns land and gets regular construction draws through the building process, these inflated schedules simply kill your return on invested capital, rendering spec homes unprofitable. It seems that as the use of technology has increased, our ability to maintain a schedule has faltered.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Construction specifications - vital.

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

01090 References. The Contractor’s Responsibility is to comprise these items in Overhead. REFERENCES. Submit Cofferdam Design Drawings with engineer’s seal. In General Requirements section the following categories will be available. Administrative. 01010 Summary. 01020 Allowances. 01030 Alternates. Procedural.

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Estimating CSI Construction Materials

10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Some common kinds of construction documents include: Bidding documents. Architectural drawings. 5: Drawings. Construction documents often include architectural drawings. Also referred to as “ specs ,” these will cover information such as the: Equipment that is expected to be used on-site. Overhead costs.

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Job Order Contracting – 2015

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

The latter is typically referred to as a non-prepriced (NPP) line item. Contractors can be selected based on best-value or low bid, depending upon the owner’s requirements. As part of its proposal, or bid, the contractor submits a coefficient (a multiplier) to be applied to the preset unit prices appearing in the UPB.

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead, and contingencies. Localized cost indexes, referred to as the City Cost Index (CCI), are also available. Drawings can be shared in various formats include Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF). Cloud Cost Estimating.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The contractor(s) may submit sample bids and a coefficients (a multiplier(s) to be applied to the referenced unit price book. Individual task orders generally include drawings, detailed unit prices, and reference specifications. Owner – Refers the Owner and or Owner authorized representative responsible for the JOC.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. Requirements.

Equipment

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. Requirements.

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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

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(Still) Waiting for the Home Building Technology Revolution

Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Construction specifications - vital.

10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Job Order Contracting – 2015

A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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