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Types of Estimate found on various stages of a Project

Construction Cost Estimating

An estimator has to be very careful about the quantity takeoff using the given data such as drawings, specifications and other documents about the project. Direct Cost includes cost of materials, equipment, labor and subcontracted cost; while the Indirect cost includes overheads and contingency.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). ORGANIZATION NAME Technical Staff / Facilities Management Department Representative(s) and authorized ORGANIZATION NAME Procurement Authority review the Contractor’s Proposal. The UPB costs should NOT include contractor overhead and profit. authorization. Job Conditions.

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Construction Forms for excel

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ 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. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead.

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Competitive Bid Estimating for construction - A brief overview

Construction Cost Estimating

After the completion of the design by design team, a number of construction companies or construction management companies are required to arrange a bid for the work, either based directly on the design, or on the basis of drawings and a bill of quantities provided by a quantity surveyor.

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Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

Should a UPB include overhead and profit? A UPB should reflect costs for a specific task without applying full overhead and profit. An allocation in the UPB for overhead and profit is generally acceptable in certain situations, if it is clearly noted. This increase in cost should is accounted for via a modifier.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

Project cannot be expedited with a collaborative fast-track process; drawings and specs must be 100% complete to bid (though latter rarely occurs). Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. Design changes can result in costly impacts to drawings or construction work in progress. Advantages.

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