Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. This is just one shortcut to construction and reliability that we can offer.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. They estimate work based on the proposals, blueprints, specifications, and concerned documents.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. I have been compiling and reviewing Job Order Contracting cost estimates (proposals) for over 20 years and I actually had a bit of an awakening at this symposium. Thursday, February 9, 2012.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 7, 2014

The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons. Do not negotiate against yourself.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.

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Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2018

A critical role of a Owner JOC Program Manager is the ability to review and negotiate JOC Contractor Estimates. The actual technical review of a cost estimate submitted by a JOC Contractor may be done by in-house estimators or owner’s representatives/consultants with appropriate capabilities and business relationships.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

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Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The entire construction industry has undergone a change. Estimating for construction projects has become more difficult. We had developed Popeye’s Wimpy negotiation style, ” I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” . Today’s world is a much different place than twenty years ago. .

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 9, 2013

A leading California based builder is seeking a senior estimator/cost planner - tier 2 builder for permanent basis. The desired candidate should have a minimum of 5 years Estimating experience with a Tier 1 or 2 builders covering projects to $100m +, and worked as a Cost Planner in a QS practice at some stage of the career.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2014

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations. 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Contractor prepares detailed line item cost estimate for the job order. Owner/contractor negotiations (as needed). Final Job Order estimate approved (or request cancelled) and ‘Notice to Proceed’ and ‘Job Order Package’ provided to contractor. This is also accompanied by a request for a joint site visit.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With less retail construction happening, there is less opportunity for businesses to move into this type of space. Also, negotiating how the taxes and utilities are covered could affect your monthly rent, too. Our resources include technology, utilities, engineering, design, and construction.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The candidate should contain at least 5 years experience and onsite experience with contracts with regard to residential housing / Offices / Warehouse construction. Estimate, value, submit and negotiate contract variations. Comprehensible experience in arranging tenders respecting construction. Eagerness to travel.

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Estimating Cash Flow Negotiation Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DON’T – Do not pay for JOC Program tools and services by paying a percentage of JOC construction volume.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

If the insurance company doesn’t cover the construction costs in full, the owner is still on the hook for the contractual amount. These types of adjusters have a lot of estimates to create in a short time. Avoid insurance negotiations. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 1, 2013

Steps Toward a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either.

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Estimating Construction Software Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

The construction industry has seen impressive growth over the last several decades, and with that growth has come major opportunities for those who want to take advantage of them. Being a jack of all trades is something that Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox , knows something about. It happened by chance.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 1, 2013

Five Steps for a Successful Construction Cost Estimate. Collaboration – “no successful cost estimator is an island”, It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Transparency – Despite what you may hear, there is no “secret sauce” involved in cost estimating, and no “black magic” either.

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Estimating Construction Software Software 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

When you started your construction business, you were in control of your own destiny.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2018

The audit of Selected Job Order Contract Construction Contracts was performed to review compliance with contract terms and evaluate the effectiveness of contract administration. Auditors selected three JOC contracts and reviewed one construction project for each contract. million in FY2016/17 and are estimated to total about $9.1

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. 4BT-CE Estimating.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Home Construction professional for Estimating Software. Construction Cost Estimate (Takeoff) is the heart of your financial plan. Cost Estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s bid. Join our estimating forum.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 1, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. adsense analytic. Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2019

Despite the ready availability of all the required tools, training, and information sets to set up and manage efficient and compliant Job Order Contracts for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction, some entities and even one State (Arizona) appear to still struggle. Selected JOC Construction Contracts, Audit No.

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Building Information Management

JULY 24, 2013

Collaboration – To paraphrase, “no successful cost estimator is an island” It is critical to understand the full scope of any project. Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trade, site visits, sharing estimates and jointly reviewing/refining and negotiating estimates, and more!

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 14, 2010

A two day upcoming seminar on best estimating practices and real-life problems will be held on 8th & 9th September, 2010 at Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water St Jacksonville, FL 32202. Some renowned estimators and engineers will discuss on the topic of unit price estimating for facilities renovation, repair and remodeling.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. What is OPEN Job Order Contracting ? Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Reduced project delivery times.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. We hope you benefit from the following information.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Contractor prepared estimate/proposal. Owner may generate and independent owner estimate for comparison to the contractor estimate, or review the contractor’s estimate in detail.). Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. Owner request for a JOC task order / project proposal.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From a JOC Program perspective, an annual total JOC construction value of approximately $2M is required before considering JOC due to associated administrative costs. JOC is used to execute repair, sustainment, restoration, modernization, and minor new construction projects. Definitions. Applicability.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 31, 2013

The construction estimating/takeoff software facilitates the estimators to calculate plans with accuracy for precious bids to acquire work and perform project swell. The construction estimating and takeoff software can mechanize tasks and consolidate the estimating procedures.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. Bill of materials (BOM) - a list of materials required for the construction of a project or part of a project, which may include quantities.

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