Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

BLS also downwardly revised July’s estimate from 14,000 net new jobs to 11,000 net new jobs meaning that the construction industry has lost 25,000 net jobs since April after adding 68,000 through the first three months of 2016. Employment in the heavy and civil engineering sector fell for the fourth time.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The use of locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB) cost data across the federal, state, county, and local government sectors for developing, managing, and evaluating program cost estimates is the current best practice for assuring cost visibility, transparency, and providing appropriate validation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2014

Employing consistent methods helps different estimators to complete various parts of the quantity survey and can also be continued later by another cost estimator. Documentation - Documentation is a crucial part of cost estimation practice. The methods that meet the specific requirements of the client should be used.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 3, 2014

The recipient of the 2013 Constructech Top 50 Products Award, Trimble ® Accubid Enterprise is a server-based, spec-driven estimating platform designated for electrical, industrial mechanical, and ITS contractors. This leads to more precise and complete bids.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The National Safety Council estimates that a workplace injury costs employers $30,000 on average. Additionally, Liberty Mutual estimates that each dollar invested in injury prevention reduces costs for employers by $2 or more.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2016

Registration is now open for the next class of Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) is going to conduct its basic estimating collision repair training course and one can register for the course online. Employers will be liable for a total rebate of two-thirds of the course fees.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The proposed revisions could save employers an estimated $3.2 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing 18 changes to the agency’s recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. . million per year, the agency says.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

David Monier Vice President Robinson Construction David Monier is a dynamic leader and part owner at Robinson, providing guidance to project management, human resources, safety and equipment departments while engaging with estimating and engineering regularly to increase interdepartmental effectiveness and morale.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 7, 2022

The following economic data track estimates concerning the sawmill industry (NAICS 3211) and clearly indicate that domestic production has not kept pace with the gains for home construction since mid-2020. However, Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate that sawmill industry employment is higher than a year ago. This is a 2.4%

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Construction Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Fresh data released by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) underscores the gravity of this shortfall, estimating a staggering deficit of 501,000 workers to satisfy existing demand. In recent years, the US construction sector has grappled with a formidable challenge: a significant dearth of proficient laborers.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) and JOC Programs are the same.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Not only do employers favor certified candidates for construction management jobs, you can earn an additional 10%, on average. Keep in mind, there are many other specialized certifications and licenses you can earn; occasionally, these are required by employers depending on the job or location.

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Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 17, 2022

Items like geographic location, seasonality, timeline, overtime, and demand all play a role in estimating labor costs. Still, wages can be reasonably estimated based on long-standing industry standards. Still, wages can be reasonably estimated based on long-standing industry standards. Estimating Base Hourly Rate.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2023

Open construction jobs decreased month-over-month from 390,000 to 388,000 in November, though that share is well above the 366,000 estimate from a year ago. The construction job openings rate was relatively unchanged this month, holding at 4.8%.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

An estimated circa 1% project margin improvement from a combination of both an improved efficiency margin and costs avoided (very broadly split 50/50 in terms of the benefit attributable to each). for every £1 of the project-specific costs incurred in applying the Digital Toolbox approach. About VolkerWessels UK.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 4, 2023

The latest agreement is expected to be bigger that the previous deal with an estimated value of £700m. Nort of England social housing consortium En:Procure has started tendering for its next-generation new build framework. Over the term of the framework, ENP will expect contractors to develop their own ESG strategies.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. Rarely does an estimator have 52 weeks of full time estimating work. Commercial.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. BIM authorizing estimating software can enhance the estimating process to a great extent. Building Information Modeling (BIM) generates a complete digital model of the building that can produce exact bill of material and cost estimate along with coordinated drawings and details.

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Construction Knowledge

JANUARY 24, 2013

But, as Software Advice–a software research company based out of Austin, Texas–recently reported, that’s just what the Bureau of Labor statistics is expecting to happen for the role of construction estimator. And starting in the role of cost estimator can be a great way to climb through the ranks.

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Building Information Management

MAY 18, 2012

A professional construction cost estimator in an important team member of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. The Department of Labor projects a 36% increase in demand for cost estimators over the next several years. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program. Source: U.S.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2021

There are an estimated 3 million renters who remain unemployed from March that face intense housing cost burdens. 3 Million Unemployed Renters Remain Burdened by Housing Costs. cbroderick. Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:40. But even with the bonus cash, 43% of unemployment insurance income goes to rent, which is better than the 81.2%

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

A fixed-price, lump-sum contract based substantially on contractual unit pricing applied to estimated quantities; or. The contractor shall provide payment and performance bonds, if required by law, based on the amount or estimated amount of any order. Gov’t Code 2269.408. The order may be: 1. Gov’t Code 2269.410. Gov’t Code 2269.407.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

A damning report by watchdog MPs on the Public Accounts Committee said the scheme is “floundering” as cost estimates for its construction rise to £4.8bn from an original £2.6bn. The government announced in March that work on the station will be paused for two years in a bid to cut costs. ”

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

construction added 12,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary estimate this month. While the U.S. nonresidential construction market slipped in October, losing 1,900 jobs, U.S. Contractor Marketplace'

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The ETS covers employers with 100 or more employees – firm or company-wide – and provides options for compliance. Employers must pay employees for the time it takes to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects that prevent them from working. What are the fines? What are the details?

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 21, 2013

For construction contractors doing business with the federal government, how much of a financial hit should they expect to take in order to comply with new employment rules for federal contracting that the Obama administration is expected to issue soon?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 3, 2010

One of the fastest moving jobs around now is that of Construction Cost Estimating. Construction is the largest industry to use cost estimators; but the manufacturing industry also employs cost estimators. Now the question is what Construction Estimation is Simply we can say Construction Estimation is just like a “budget”.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The estimate is determined by approximating the required net growth in employment due to construction expansion plus the workers required to replace individuals who leave the sector permanently.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. A cost estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 30, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some new technologies for Perfect bidding and estimating. Perfect bidding and estimating plays a vital role for construction industry to measure the profitableness in the construction industry. This will enhance bidding and estimating for both general contractors and subcontractors.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Reduced Employer Liability. In their original report, the researchers estimated that if the conditions of the study were duplicated across the entire country, the potential savings could total as much as $6 billion US to employers and employees, when compensation for pain and suffering are excluded. percent in injury claims.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating. Senior Quantity Surveyor –They take ownership as well as liability for the team.

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