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Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation

Job Order Contracting

Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Learn more about… Ineffective leadership and construction management.

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Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract Coefficient is a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not included in the unit price line items within the Unit Price Book, UPB, associated with the Job Order Contract. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

The OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting System embeds LEAN processes and can consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction On-demand, On-Time, and On-Budget, with the lowest administrative costs available. The post appeared first on 4BT.

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Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . The coefficient(s) proposed by the offeror and accepted by the Owner are incorporated in the JOC. JOC Characteristics. (a)

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LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

This is possible if the processes and tools used are independent and objective, and LEAN best management practices (BMPs) are adopted and maintained. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Reduced overhead for both owner and contractor. Existence of so-call open book JOC and competitive JOCs. Financial transparency.

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The Simple Guide to Repair, Renovation, Construction Cost Control

Job Order Contracting

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system.

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Job Order Contract Coefficient – Training 101

Building Information Management

A JOC Coefficient is numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in the associated JOC Unit Price Book, UPB. Which costs many or may not be included in the coefficient should be clearly spelled out in the JOC Request for Information, Request for Proposal, and/or Solicitation.