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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Community-based Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

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The Life-cycle of a Job Order Contract

Building Information Management

Job Order Contract Life-cycle. A “Pre-proposal meeting” is held between the “JOC Program Manager” (PM), user/client, and contractor to generally define a work need. The Contractor has a specified period of time to complete and forward a proposal/contractor estimate.

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Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators

Job Order Contracting

The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number of contractor estimates issued. Number/percentage of contractor received on time. Number/percentage of contractor received on time.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

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BIM and The Role of a Construction Cost Estimator

Building Information Management

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

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