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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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Job Order Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop

Job Order Contracting

A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment! contact-form].

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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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LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Few change orders. Virtual elimination of legal disputes.

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The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development ofa culture centered upon delivering customer value, supported by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training. ” Henry Ford.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. 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.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership.