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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

Sophisticated, Cost estimating and Efficient Project Delivery Software systems are now available, and have been proven over the past decade. Growing numbers of cost estimators now have the need to work with multiple projects, multiple estimates, and multiple contracts (IDIQ, JOC, SABER…) simultaneously and securely.

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Why BIM is failing.

Building Information Management

3D visualization is not BIM. Over twenty years ago, innovative construction delivery methods such as JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC), a form of INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY (IPD) came into being and have been practiced successfully for decades. JOC White Paper – A Primer for Job Order Contracting. Bennett, J.

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Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

The follow are excerpts from a RSMeans White Paper. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. An innovative method of contract management is being used more and more by owners who desire quick service and reasonable cost. The primary concern in JOC contracts is time.

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Robust Construction Cost Estimating with Best Representation of RSMeans Cost Data – Contractors, Owners, AEs, JOC, IPD, SABER, IDIQ …

Building Information Management

Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. JOC White Paper. 4Clicks.com – Premier software for efficient project delivery. Nickols, Robert Duane. Comparison of Cost Estimating Tools.

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Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

The following white paper additional insight. 3D visualization is an advantageous tool, but only one of several technologies and business processes required to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability of built structures. The required changes are so radical they can’t be implemented or support by simply buying software.

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Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, BIM, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Project delivery methods must therefore be a component of BIM, a fact many/most 3D visualization software vendors appear to have ignored. Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. A JOC contract is inherently. It is intended for large-size projects. Joint scope of work development.

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Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability

Building Information Management

Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology! 4Clicks.com – premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery – JOC, SABER, IPD, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA, IDIQ. until it shifts its focus exclusively to culture and process change.