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Better estimates.

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Detailed line item data organized with expanded CSI MasterFormat 2X+ faster than manual or spreadsheet estimating Complete audit trail Remove data sharing barriers – Copy, paste, share estimates securely Mitigate errors and omissions Export to spreadsheet or PDF Cloud, SQL technology [contact-form] The post Better estimates.

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The ONLY Cost Effective Job Order Contracting Solution that maintains current local cost data

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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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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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The most common, in existence since the 1960s, are the CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) format in North America and the SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement) format in Great Britain.11 11 They originated as breakdowns for commercial building construction but have evolved to include other forms of construction.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

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expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5 Each construction task should be unique and identifed by using a standard data architecture (i.e. 5 Understand Your Products, Material, and Labor Costs/Pricing Factors that impact local market costs: Availability and demand for a product.

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OpenJOC(TM)  LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

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Industry standards terms and definitions, in plain English, are used with breakdowns for labor, material, and equipment costs (organized using CSI MasterFormat – 4BT is a licensed CSI MasterFormat provider). Cloud technology provides a secure method for all participants to create, view, and share current actionable information.

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Construction Cost Estimating Software

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Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! Secure – highest security rating available. Licensed by Construction Specifiers Institute (CSI). Construction Cost Estimating Software . Detailed line item cost data.

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JOC Program PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT – It’s all about empowerment and accountability

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Local market, current , and granular construction task data organized via expanded CSI MasterFormat. #2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. Note: Do not use location or economic factoring.)