Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

A good business also adds overhead and profit to allow them to earn a decent living and the funds to service their clients. A glaring, yet wonderful, example: the Ottawa Renovates magazine contract. Some provided their documentation in handwritten scrawl on estimate forms. Maybe the quote for $8052.00

Documentation 63

Documentation Bidding Estimating Contractors 63

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Renovation, repair, and maintenance represent the bulk of facility management related costs, exceeding that of new construction for many/most. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities.

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Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Well, if more architecture, repair, renovation, sustainability, and construction projects were conceived, procured, executed, and monitored using similar methods and KPI’s the world just might be a better place. KPI: Overhead rate. Below is a snapshot of Boiled Architecture’s dashboard for 2013. Why post it? KPI: Profit.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle BIM United States 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2015

to 1.20 multiplier applied to the the total of the line items for a project or task order estimate. It typcially includes all overhead items such as. It will also include all costs to the contractor associated with program and/or project management and administration, and sufficient job site supervision.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Estimating Documentation 40

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Profitability Construction 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The construction delivery method affects the outcome of any renovation, repair, or new construction project. Technology Supporting LEAN Best Management Practices. Contract/Project/Document Management. Consolidation of procurement creates lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Consistent deployment.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. LEED Silver certifiable construction – 2009 LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. LEED Silver certifiable construction – 2009 LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Is the size of the UPB manageable? Most JOCs involve common renovation and repair tasks and consistently use less than 30,000 line items.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Is the size of the UPB manageable? Most JOCs involve common renovation and repair tasks and consistently use less than 30,000 line items.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction projects facing real property portfolios owners.

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Contract Overhead Bidding United States 192

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The document may be referenced in the job order contract and may/or may not be directly provided by the creator of the unit price book and/or job order contract software. The proposal may also contain approved drawings, work schedule, permits, or other documentation as the school district may require for a specific job order.

Contract 40

Contract Liability Insurance Documentation 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

For Owners following “best management practices” specialized JOC specifications are NOT used. For properly designed and managed JOC programs, coefficients average from 0.80 Note: Most JOC Cooperatives are managed by private entities. Approximately what percentage of the time are specifications provided? 80 to 1.20

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Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The article introduces the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) and the first documented performance of JOCs. The renovation of existing facilities has become a viable option for facility owners. “At The JOC contractor’s representative becomes a member of the facility management staff. Enhanced quality control.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

Unproductive ad hoc processes traditionally associated with the design, construction and management of the built environment are being replaced by robust life-cycle management and efficient project delivery methods. management of the built environment are being replaced by robust life-cycle management and efficient project.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

The JOC Paper introduces the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) and the first documented performance of JOCs. The renovation of existing facilities has become a viable option for facility owners. “At The JOC contractor’s representative becomes a member of the facility management staff. Enhanced quality control.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

The database is at the heart of JOC just like bidding documents are at the heart of a design-bid-build delivery. If you think about it there is a direct relationship to change orders on public funded design-bid-build jobs and the quality of the bidding documents. Lesson: do not be cheap in setting up your initial JOC contract.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Construction Manager at Risk. Owner has less control (vs. Advantages.

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Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Decision 1: How to improve asset and portfolio performance Whether you're managing one or 50 facilities, actively monitoring and improving performance is critical to long-term profitability. Invest in quality management solutions and processes Effective performance management is rooted in solid processes and platforms.

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Autodesk Construction Forecasting Safety 122

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. In order to grow, a plumbing company must proactively manage cash flow. To avoid getting caught in the “P” trap (without any profitability), you need to think carefully about overhead.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. In order to grow, an electrician company must proactively manage cash flow — or you’ll end up doing about as well as a frayed wire. Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead.

Electrical 52

Electrical Cash Flow Accounting Profitability 52

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. In order to grow, a painting company must proactively manage cash flow — or you’ll end up doing about as well as a clogged paint sprayer. Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects. Low overhead cost of construction procurement and delivery. Advantages.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Application: This standard applies to warehouse or large overhead rolling doors. Door, Manual, Overhead. Manage asbestos in accordance with the plan.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. These Owners, Contractors, and AEs are moving to advanced cost estimating and management systems.

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Comparison Estimating Software Software 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 23, 2012

Job Order Contracting – JOC (also known as SABER in the Air Force) is an efficient way of getting the numerous, commonly encountered renovation, repair , remodeling and smaller construction projects done faster and collaboratively under a single contract. Low overhead cost of construction procurement and delivery.

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Contract Renovating Bidding Contractors 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. Job Orders / Task Orders.

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Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 00 41 23 Bid Form – Construction Management (Single-Prime Contract). Specifications Group: Five subgroups.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . 00 41 23 Bid Form – Construction Management (Single-Prime Contract). Specifications Group: Five subgroups.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. We modified the energy job task analyses to include facilities operations and management activities.

Management 45

Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45