Better estimates.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 8, 2023
Better estimates. Verifiable. current local market labor, material, and equipment costs – updated quarterly. appeared first on 4BT. appeared first on 4BT.
Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
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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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work. expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5
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Construction Cost Estimate
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2018
To estimate, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is to produce a statement of the approximate cost. Construction cost estimators know there is a more to it than this definition indicates. Second, there is the estimating process and associated source materials. Estimate Considerations. Scope of Work. Quantities.
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Construction Cost Estimating Software
Job Order Contracting
MAY 25, 2017
Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! Construction Cost Estimating Software . Secure – highest security rating available. Licensed by Construction Specifiers Institute (CSI).
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The ONLY Cost Effective Job Order Contracting Solution that maintains current local cost data
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 7, 2023
The 4BT Knowledge-based JOC Solution: Program Management Contract Management Proposal Management Estimate Management Work Order Management Workflow, Approvals, and Forms Management Full Document Management (now simply folders – full version control) Document, Forms, etc.
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4BT OpenCOSTTM Construction Cost Data and 4BT-CE Construction Cost Estimating Software for Pubic and Commercial Construction
Job Order Contracting
MAY 29, 2018
Use 4BT OpenCOST TM Construction Cost Data Construction Cost Estimating Data and 4BT-CE Construction Cost Estimating Software for Pubic and Commercial Construction. Improve your construction cost estimating capabilities with detailed line item construction cost data from Four BT, LLC. Licensed provider – CSI MasterFormat.
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Community-based Construction Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
MAY 19, 2017
Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)
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Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Benefits of Unit Cost Line Item Estimating.
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Construction Cost Estimate – Independent, Objective, Job Order Contract Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 13, 2017
Construction Cost Estimate – Key Factors. CLOUD Cost Estimating. Our cost data is also available via a true cloud environment that runs on ANY major web browser… and your access is fast, dependable, and secure. You can also embed our cost data within your own construction cost estimating environment.
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Expanded Job Order Contracting Solutions
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 28, 2017
We deliver the ability to enable JOC participants to collaborate, share information and work transparency… anytime and anywhere… within our secure cloud environment. Expertise in Job Order Contracting Estimating,Project Management, and JOC Program Support. Secure Data Encryption. Secure Data Encryption.
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Job Order Contracting Solution OpenJOC™
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 11, 2018
Error-free detailed records of all project estimates and close-outs. Cloud-based secure project, estimate, and document management. Cost data organized by Organized by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormt® (Four BT, LLC is an approved licensee). Simplified procurement process. Program compliance.
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JOC Unit Price Book Definition
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 26, 2018
Locally researched cost data (using a national average price book and associated localization factors for a JOC Program can introduce unacceptable errors in cost estimation)., Line item level organization by CSI Masterformat 50 Division at the line item level as well as section level, 7.) Line item modifiers.
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100 Job Order Contracting LEAN Construction Technology
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2018
4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud, BiC. Estimating Features. Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. CSI Masterformat (TM) UPB format (50 Division) for data organization. General Features.
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Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.
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Hard Construction Costs
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2017
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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Job Order Contracting Guide
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits. copyright of CSI. copyright of CSI. Learn more… [contact-form].
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100 What is a JOC Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2018
A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. A JOC Unit Price Book should also be organized by CSI MasterFormat (50 Division) and include demolition line items and line item modifiers.
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Job Order Contracting 2021 and Beyond
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The UPB is organized using the CSI MasterFormat data architecture and includes separate line items for demolition as well as line item modifiers (the latter are cost adds or deducts to account for project size or other variables). Factors for non-normal work hours or other conditions (high security areas, etc.) for normal work hours.
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JOC Construction Labor Costs
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
Organized via CSI Masterformat. Modifiers, on average, impact a cost estimate by +/- 30% and are therefore a very important component of a UPB). Rapidly and securely accessible via a standard browser interface. Provided by an objective and independent resource. Some vendors market the use of hundreds of thousands of line items.
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4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
MAY 15, 2017
The number of and content of the line items within the 4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book are established to assure that 90% of the total dollar value of construction cost estimates for individual JOC projects/tasks is derived from UPB prepriced line items (items within the published and accepted UPB). to 1.20.
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Job Order Contract Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE-Home.
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Local Market Construction Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Secure Amazon AWS Cloud SaaS Technology – Available Program, Project, Contract, and Work Order Management System, inclusive of automate side-by-side estimate comparison. Copy/paste estimates. Compliance.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Industry standards terms and definitions, in plain English, and a standardized, detailed listing of locally researched construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, and equipment costs (organized using CSI MasterFormat). Technology – The role of technology is one of enablement.
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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 7, 2023
Granular line items for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds organized by expanded CSI MasterFormat. 4 Supported by secure cloud technology and information management practices (NIST, CMMC LvL 3 compliant) enabling Program, Project, Proposal, Estimate, Workorder, Document, and Issues/Task Mangement, and more. . #4
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Rethinking Construction Cost Data and Improving Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 11, 2022
National average cost data can be used for estimating projects. This is a complete fallacy perpetuated by vendors and many government organizations as it simplifies data collection and tends to add a false sense of security to those in charge of the purse strings. Economic factors can be used to update estimates and/or cost data.
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130 Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 16, 2013
Chart of Accounts Estimates. Security Deposits Tracking. Estimates By Job. Item Estimates vs. Actuals. Item List CSI Codes For Commercial Construction. Job Estimates vs. Actuals Detail. Job Estimates vs. Actuals Summary. Job Progress Invoices vs. Estimates. Security Deposits Tracking.
Construction Job Costing Reporting Service Schedule Of Values Based
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 25, 2013
Contractors working on longer projects like residential remodel contractors, land development contractors, spec home builders and commercial tenant improvement contractors who need a schedule of values we recommend the most comprehensive Job Costing and Job Profitability Reports including estimates vs. actual reports.
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Construction Job Costing Reporting Service Work In Process Based
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 25, 2013
Job Costing and Job Profitability reports including estimates vs. actual reports. including the CSI 16 or 50 Divisions and more. QuickBooks For Contractors desktop version is availabe 24/7 on a secure cloud based server if you want to interact with it and monitor the data entry and additional reports in real time.
Xero To QuickBooks Conversion
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it!
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49 QuickBooks Enterprise To QuickBooks Conversion
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than QuickBooks Enterprise. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! English speaking, U.S.
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48 Quicken To QuickBooks Conversion
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Quicken. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! QuickBooks Runs On High-Speed Servers.
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Quicken For Mac To QuickBooks Windows Conversion
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Quicken For Mac. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! English speaking, U.S.
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FreshBooks To QuickBooks Conversion For Construction Companies
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Freshbooks Accounting. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! English speaking, U.S.
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Xero Accounting To QuickBooks Conversion For Construction Companies
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero. Receivables report anytime YOU want it! Payables report anytime YOU want it! Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it!
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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Greg Ceton has managed the development of Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) information standards and publications since November 2000.
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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project.
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40 Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Greg Ceton has managed the development of Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) information standards and publications since November 2000.
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40 Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 27, 2014
Chart of Accounts Estimates. Item List CSI Codes For Commercial Construction. Security Deposits Tracking. Chart of Accounts Insurance Health And Dental. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Chart of Accounts Interest Earned. Chart of Accounts Gain And Loss On Fixed Assets. Chart of Accounts Sales Orders. Petty Cash Register.
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Job Order Contracting – The Premier Industry Solution for Facility Renovation, Repair, Sustainability and Minor New Construction
Building Information Management
JUNE 19, 2012
Including e4Clicks Project Estimator, premier software for job order contraction (JOC) program management – cost estimating, visual cost estimating, project management, document management, and contract management. 4Clicks – Job Order Contracting Process and Software Overview.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
SmartWater CSI, a UK forensic technology firm also established its North American Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, and UK-based Private Jet Charter expanded its headquarters there. Martin Associates, LLC, a leading maritime industry economic consulting firm, estimates $22.3 Connecticut-based Turbine Controls, Inc.
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CAD Shack
MAY 17, 2011
You can also make contacts with CAD/BIM smarty-pants at ASHRAE, CSI, IEEE or any other MEP oriented group meeting. This may help CADworks in securing deals with content manufactures. The point is go out there and meet people. Get training. Your reseller likely offers great training and is in touch with the latest trends.
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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 13 Bid Security Form. 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 00 73 63 Security Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures. 01 56 33 Temporary Security Barriers.
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Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 43 13 Bid Security Form. 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form. 00 73 63 Security Requirements. 01 35 53 Security Procedures. 01 56 33 Temporary Security Barriers.
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