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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: ?Negotiating? JOC

Rory Woolsey

Last Thursday I attended a symposium on the application of Job Order contracting (JOC) in Washington State. 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. “Negotiating” JOC.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

I have figured that I have facilitated about 8,500 hours of classes on estimating, Job Order Contracting, and project management related topics. I am also hoping to do some complimentary speeches at select organizations such as AIA, IFMA and others that will have me on topics in estimating and Job Order Contracting.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: It Don't Come Easy!

Rory Woolsey

Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Rory Woolsey has worked in Management and Engineering for the construction industry for 35 years, starting as a construction laborer in Billings, Montana, in 1972.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A Savings Analysis!

Rory Woolsey

For multi-trade repair and improvement type projects, Job Order Contracting will win out on a savings analysis over design-bid-build. This is true when the JOC contract is founded on a concise database that is site specific, tied to specifications and without room for interpretation and debate. and what is the contract database?

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Just Trust Me!

Rory Woolsey

As an example, Job Order Contracting has a strong partnering component that thrives when founded in TRUST. When the TRUST fades so does the contract! It is true; a selection process that ignores a contractors past performance and awards contracts only on the basis of low bid is flawed.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Scope, Scope, Scope!!!

Rory Woolsey

Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Rory Woolsey has worked in Management and Engineering for the construction industry for 35 years, starting as a construction laborer in Billings, Montana, in 1972.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: The Estimating.

Rory Woolsey

Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Rory Woolsey has worked in Management and Engineering for the construction industry for 35 years, starting as a construction laborer in Billings, Montana, in 1972.