Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2014

Employing consistent methods helps different estimators to complete various parts of the quantity survey and can also be continued later by another cost estimator. Documentation - Documentation is a crucial part of cost estimation practice. The methods that meet the specific requirements of the client should be used.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Documentation CSI 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 contract use a locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB) based upon associated commercial construction specifications.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Reliable Construction Cost Estimating. While there may be several types of estimates in terms of granularity, this discussion is limited to detailed line item estimates. Learnings.

Estimating 150

Estimating Construction Renovating CSI 150

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Work scope is developed and communicated is more detail and more effectively, resulting in the avoidance of traditionally prevalent delays, change orders, and associated skyrocketing costs. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

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. Monitor and store contract and project costs over time, as well as update cost estimates/projections in seconds.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

cost code structure such as CSI), to what (e.g., Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. . Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. .

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . At detailed line item level, an example being the CSI Masterformat data architecture. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery. Unit Price Books – Pros and Cons.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2022

National average cost data can be used for estimating projects. Economic factors can be used to update estimates and/or cost data. The application of a single factor to an estimate or cost database, for example the ENR cost index, results in gross errors. Line-Item Construction Cost Estimating. Collaboration is CRITICAL.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction CSI Change Orders 130

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Equally confusing is the need for standardized information and common data architectures such as Masterformat, Uniformat, and the evolving Omniclass (all are CSI), and supporting technologies. Change orders are reduced due to embedded workflows and information sharing, and quality and overall satisfaction are also measurably improved.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero. QuickBooks Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports. Need Payment Applications. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than QuickBooks Enterprise. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Quicken. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Quicken For Mac. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Freshbooks Accounting. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Have Change Orders. Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Issue Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports. Need Payment Applications.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat. How Does JOC Work? Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty. When Is JOC Used? track record.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. How Does Job Order Contracting Work? The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat. When Is Job Order Contracting Used?

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Labor productivity is estimated at about 30%, meaning that more tradespeople’s time is spent waiting, staging materials, and rework than in actually building. Materials waste is estimated at up to 30%, due to the unpredictability of on-site fabrication and construction of unique building elements. THE BIM PROJECT EXECTUION PLAN (PxP).

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2012

4Clicks – Job Order Contracting Process and Software Overview. An introduction to Job Order Contracting best practices and technology. Contractors are forced to shave their profits to razor-thin margins and gamble on their ability to compensate with change orders and claims on the back end.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Sustainability Industrial 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40