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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

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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Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item

Job Order Contracting

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. Higher Education.

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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. All parties can visualize project and work order requirements at a granular level and drive efficient life-cycle management. Collaborative design for constructibility.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VALUE MANAGEMENT AND WHOLE LIFE COSTING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. Abdul Lateef A, Olanrewaju. INTRODUCTION.

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Life-cycle management of the built environment – To BIM or Not to BIM?

Building Information Management

Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. Neither scenario is acceptable to the building owner.

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OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting (TM)

Job Order Contracting

Integration of proven Best Management Practices (BMPs)… locally researched cost data, enabling cloud technology to support opportunity identification, budgeting, project scope development, cost estimating, owner/contractor negotiations, and monitoring/reporting, and ongoing training/support. Reduced project delivery times.

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