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Unit Price Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. for the local market.

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Hard Construction Costs

Job Order Contracting

They are quantifiable and best determined by an experienced construction cost estimator with at least a decade of line item construction cost estimating under his/her belt. Unless stipulated otherwise by the owner/facilities manager, the contractor(s) /subcontractor(s) generally provide estimates in their own formats and terms.

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JOC Construction Labor Costs

Job Order Contracting

JOC construction labor costs p rovide the foundation for any successful Job Order Contracting Program. On average, labor accounts for sixty percent (60%) of a project total construction cost and is therefore a primary consideration. Bare costs (no contractor overhead and profit). Organized via CSI Masterformat.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Expenses - Overhead is extremely complex because some expenses in regular Accounting are actually Cost of Goods Sold in construction accounting. They form the foundation of a Business Process Improvement Plan and Construction Business Strategy. Estimates By Job.

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Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Chart of Accounts is the foundation and if your Chart of Accounts is not setup right you will not have anywhere to put the transactions. Chart of Accounts Estimates. Item List CSI Codes For Commercial Construction. The Short List Of Essentials In Our QuickBooks Setup. User Permissions. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning. 03 71 00 Mass Concrete for Raft Foundations. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning. 03 71 00 Mass Concrete for Raft Foundations. Requirements.