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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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Maryland Purple Line Dodges New Legal Hurdles

ENR Construction

Legal challenges have once again played havoc with the construction schedule for Maryland’s Purple Line, raising the possibility that the 16-mile light rail system may miss its planned 2022 start-up date according to state transportation officials.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. Flexibility in quantity and delivery scheduling. Ineffective Management of GSA’s Multiple Award 9 Schedule Program – A Costly, Serious, and Longstanding Problem.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

As a construction professional, you work hard. You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. Reasons to Join. Specialty Organizations.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Transportation. Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. ENR subscriber login » -->.