Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Andy officially joined us as our full time Associate Software Engineer on January 1 st , 2015 and Stacee joined us shortly after as our Marketing and Executive Admin on January 9 th , 2015. Andy is a big fan of music and books, traveling, backpacking, and sharing good food and beer with friends. Welcome Andy and Stacee! Stacee Sabb.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2022

The first step in learning how to benefit from Job Order Contracting (JOC) is to understand the following facts: #1 Not all JOC Programs, “JOC Consultants”, JOC vendors are the same. #2 Third parties should only be used to provide software, unit price cost data, and appropriate services such as training and auditing. #4

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant? Does your JOC software calculate non-pre-priced items in dollars and percentage for each JOC project? Does your JOC software calculate non-pre-priced items in dollars and percentage for each JOC project?

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

A locally researched unit price book (UPB) is core element. A unit prices book of 40,000 line items is sufficient for any JOC Program. Do I need to hire a JOC consultant? The agency can then automatically compare the estimate to the contractor estimate via the JOC software and focus on variances. Absolutely not.

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Revit OpEd

JANUARY 4, 2014

Ken Marsh published his first book dedicated to Autodesk'' Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2013 (it''s also the first book for it). All the best with the book Ken! Analysis Autodesk Robot Books Plugs Recommendations Structural'

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

2 Conduct diligent market researched on available JOC cost data, software, and services. Do not use general cost data books or national average cost data and location factoring. Initial and ongoing training for ALL participants must be mandatory.) #2 Also do no use assembely level cost data.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. Unit Price Book: Don’t. Unit Price Book: Do. (reprinted from [link].

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Services and software should be procured solely based upon quantity. Procure JOC products and services as a percent (%) of JOC construction volume Use joint simply to speed procurement, or bypass important procurement checks and balances Rely upon a JOC consultant to “manage a JOC Program” indefinitely.

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Contract Procurement Management Renovating 115

Revit OpEd

APRIL 5, 2012

Book Jinx. Ive been involved with two books that are no longer getting published. The first book is Mastering Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 (Wiley/Sybex). The second book is Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 (also Wiley/Sybex). The second book is Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 (also Wiley/Sybex).

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Revit Autodesk Architecture Products 53

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 16, 2015

Geotechnical software GEO5 : There are many programmes that solve geotechnical problems. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. AutoTURN – It is actually CAD-based software.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Independent, objective, locally research JOC unit price book (preferable to national average price books and adjustment factors). Enabling software. Existence of so-call open book JOC and competitive JOCs. Reduced overhead for both owner and contractor. Performance-based reward system. Ongoing training.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Steve is the founder and director of strategy at Coltivar Group , a keynote speaker for national associations and universities, and is the author of financial strategy book, Delivering Value. Gregg is a principal and consulting manager for FMI Construction. – Learn the framework for an exceptional technology strategy.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A report from Whole Life Consultants Limited determined the best way to measure labour productivity as a whole is by using gross value added (GVA)—the total output of labour minus purchased services. Further reading: Most common construction problems and how construction management software can solve them.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. This includes: Getting proper project management software: Software solutions can automate and streamline the submittal process.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. This includes: Getting proper project management software: Software solutions can automate and streamline the submittal process.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff. a JOC unit price book (UPB) that reflects accurate material, equipment, and labor cost for all users, 2.)

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 26, 2012

We have the knowledge, experience, staff and most importantly the system needed to convert your accounting software from any version of Quicken, Peachtree, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks for Mac and any year or version of QuickBooks and improve the accuracy and make QuickBooks into an easy accounting system. Or we can simply get you caught up.

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Consulting Profitability Accounting Contractors 48

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Consultants can assist in this progress, however, consultants should not be solely responsible for a JOC program. Note: Under no circumstances should a consultant be responsible for approving JOC projects and be paid a fee based upon construction volume.). JOC unit price books should be locally researched and updated annually.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. This includes: Getting proper project management software: Software solutions can automate and streamline the submittal process.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Objective, Independent, and Cost Effective Line Item Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – Unit Price Book – UPB. Here is a Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Checklist. The unit price book should be updated annually in terms of costs. should be included and listed under the “parent” line item.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2017

JOC use significantly expanded during the 1990’s, and companies like 4Clicks Solutions, LLC filled the need for dedicated JOC software solutions and JOC training programs to support lower cost and more consistent deployment of Job Order Contracts. A unit price book , UPB, is typically updated annually/.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 30, 2017

For example, some pay a JOC “program management fee” or similar fee to a JOC consultant to create and/or review JOC task order estimates. The fee may or many not include software and cost data. Some real property owners don’t take advantage of the major benefits of job order contracting. Learn more at [link].

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. These mistakes, aka errors & omissions, show up on our books as variances. . In fact, many consultants will advise you to budget 1 percent for slippage because it’s unavoidable.

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Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

What Is Xero Accounting Software? Xero Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. And they have made obsolete some of the less useful online software which was built as a lite version of their desktop counterparts like QuickBooks Online.

Accounting 48

Accounting Software Software Banking 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 27, 2018

NOT place an JOC consultant between the owner and the contractor (owner’s MUST provide leadership and be directly involved in all aspects of the JOC Program), 4. Use a locally researched, open, and transparent unit price book, 5. Ensure that accurate and complete information is recorded in the (JOC software) system.

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Contract Guidelines Estimating Software 100

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. I learned something from reading this book. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It also reduces the burden of waiting for specialized reports from IT staff or external consultants. It seems like Spectrum is on the forefront of construction accounting software.” For a deeper look into why contractors love using Spectrum BI – and Business intelligence tools in general – check out our e-book. Ease of Use.

Contractors 146

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 146

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

Construction punch list software like Fieldwire makes the construction punch list process easy. General contractors should implement construction punch list software that allows them to generate punch lists on the fly for specialty contractors to see in real-time. A punch list for construction projects doesn’t have to be a hassle.

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Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The definition of machine learning provided by the book Machine Learning: An Artificial Intelligence Approach centers on the definition of what it means to be intelligent: “the ability to learn is one of the most fundamental aspects of intelligent behaviour.”. Building Software. He also writes for Nextcoursework.com. Innovation.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

We are all using a variety of more connected tools, via laptops, ultra books, i-pads, ‘Droids, and smart phones. The savings in personnel hours, having only to upgrade software on a few servers instead, is huge. But we anticipate most of those sold next year to be some type of convertible-tablet-ultra book. Consulting'

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contracting was designed to provide collaboration and benefit to both Owners and Contractors, unfortunately many implementations of JOC have changed the rules of engagement to specifically benefit Owners or Third Party JOC Administrators / JOC Consultants. Software and construction cost data should support the JOC process.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Prior to his current assignment, Espinosa held many positions at Caterpillar including Dealer Service Operations, Project Leader in Software development, CRM Analyst, and Web Service Manager. In 2009, he published the book, Branding Best Practices: A Guide to Effective Product and Business Naming.

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Illinois Massachusetts Management Certification 245

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. I can see why this movie and book have become so inspiring. In the February issue of CBO, FMI consultant Gregg Schoppman points out some important lessons every construction business owner can learn from Beane’s story. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? STRATEGY |.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

But many implement JOC Programs with little strategy, direction, or oversight, or even for the wrong reasons (see JOC Audits ). Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

As such, they must be independent, objective, fully transparent and NOT linked to a JOC consultant if the later is being paid a percentage fee and managing the JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Where older generations had to drive to the library and thumb through books to find one answer, Millennials have 10 answers in the time it took us to buckle our seat belts. Software developers, such as Simcoach Games, have found ways to translate workplace safety scenarios to a gaming format.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. LEED project managment software. He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys.

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