Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award.

Management 218

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 218

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2022

Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. To mitigate variables, the unit price cost database should only reflect the direct costs of labor, material, and equipment, fringes, and insurance.

Estimating 238

Estimating CSI Procurement Construction 238

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Adopting software doesn’t mean you have to change processes or workflows — it’s about enhancing them with automation, reporting, historical record keeping and bulk actions that improve your business performance and profitability. CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software.

Software 177

Software Software Contractors Electrical 177

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 27, 2021

The 140-page book is available from the Historical Construction Equipment Association. “Downsville Dam” documents the project’s construction in the Catskill Mountains between 1947 and 1954. This is Edgar Browning’s 12th and final book. Most of the material was provided by a grandson of joint…

Documentation 118

Documentation Equipment Materials Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

3 Current, locally researched cost database inclusive of all required labor, material, and equipment. A national average cost database, area cost factoring, economic cost factoring, historical cost data, systems level estimating, and parametric estimating are insufficient when moving to the procurement stage.

Estimating 206

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 206

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2020

Far too many owners and facilities oversight groups rely upon historical costs and/or national average cost data. Historical cost data must be used cautiously for two reasons. Secondly, there is the invalid assumption that historical costs reflect local market conditions and/or best value outcomes.

Construction 133

Construction Comparison Forecasting Procurement 133

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. Such analyses were, in turn, used as aids to standardization of work and in checking the efficiency of people and equipment and the mode of their combination. The value of time and motion study is clear.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction United States Materials 130

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

Maximizing uptime and reducing costs are fundamental drivers of construction fleet management decisions, but a firm’s diverse range of equipment can make life cycle optimization challenging.

Life Cycle 196

Life Cycle Equipment Management Construction 196

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

is available from the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Volume three of M.E. Folsom’s and M. Torres’ photographic compilation of the Northwest Engineering Co. The book covers the final years of the company, from 1967 through 1990. The 220-page book has hundreds of color and black-and-…

Engineering 100

Engineering Equipment Construction 100

PC Construction

MARCH 21, 2024

The Harold Alfond Sports Arena will undergo upgrades to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience inside the historic building. Work includes a new entryway complete with an expanded concourse area housing dedicated ticket and concession sales spaces, the UMaine Hockey Hall of Fame and the team store.

Maine 80

Maine Renovating Equity Office 80

Construction Equipment

APRIL 28, 2020

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) members Eddy Larson and Rick Vosika heard about the deal, and contacted national director Larry… On December 4, 2019, the online auction site 4theSELLofit listed a Terex 33-15 end dump located in Stroud, Oklahoma. A scrapper bought it for $4,900.

Oklahoma 114

Oklahoma Deals Equipment Site 114

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 222

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 222

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

In order to deliver more accurate cost estimates, construction management software uses historical data, industry benchmarks, and modern algorithms. These tools provide real-time data on environmental conditions, equipment performance, and worker health, allowing for timely intervention and preventive measures.

Innovation 249

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 249

BD+C

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Beloit College Powerhouse, the school’s new student union, combines a group of historic buildings that made up the Blackhawk Generating Station (originally built between 1908 and 1947) along with a new field house addition.

Union 80

Union Architecture Sustainability Equipment 80

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2016

The popular pilot controls commonly offered in hydraulic excavators have not historically been offered on backhoe loaders. However, as technology continues to play a greater role in our day-to-day lives, equipment manufacturers are identifying and catering to new trends.

Equipment 120

Equipment 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2016

The popular pilot controls commonly offered in hydraulic excavators have not historically been offered on backhoe loaders. However, as technology continues to play a greater role in our day-to-day lives, equipment manufacturers are identifying and catering to new trends.

Equipment 120

Equipment 120

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 1, 2020

ARA created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 to foster an appreciation of the historical development of the equipment and event rental… The American Rental Association (ARA) has named this year’s inductees for the Rental Hall of Fame. They will be recognized at The ARA Show 2021 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas 70

Las Vegas Equipment 70

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

Currently, many organizations use a one or more of the following, all of which are generally incapable of meeting current regulatory requirements; Historical construction costs Third-party cost databases based upon “national averages” Area cost factors or location factors or economic indices Parametric cost modeling.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Using national average cost data, historical costs, area cost factors, or parametric costs to determine cost, material, schedule, and labor requirements. #3. 2 Leveraging current, locally researched granular (line item) cost data inclusive of detailed labor, material, and equipment information. #3

Industrial 130

Industrial Renovating Procurement Bidding 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. Note: The use of national average cost data, area cost factors, construction cost indices, parametric cost modeling, historical cost data is NOT recommended. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

Depending on the building, developers may be eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. For example, buildings on the LaSalle Street historic district in Chicago are in a National Register Historic District and are eligible for tax credits. Model kitchen at Millenniium on LaSalle.

Residential 109

Residential Office Chicago Housing 109

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

At the very core of the transformation, is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book, complete with full granularity and ability to alter labor, material, equipment, crew, and productivity components… all organized by CSI Masterformat.

Procurement 150

Procurement Plans Life Cycle CSI 150

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When repurposing a structure, architects and designers must navigate through a myriad of constraints, ranging from structural integrity and outdated building systems, to zoning regulations and historical preservation requirements. The post Reframing and repurposing daylight through adaptive reuse appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Innovation 62

Innovation Architecture Fabrication Sustainability 62

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

Labor, material, and equipment costs, as well as productivity information should be provided and all based upon current local market conditions. Historical data for similar project will rarely be of any practical use due do variations in local market labor, material, and equipment pricing as well as productivity.

Estimating 196

Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 196

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 29, 2018

Capturing accurate equipment information is a challenge that many contractors face. Data collection and analysis has traditionally been a manual process, and many times information would slip through the cracks leading to equipment being poorly maintained, overused or even retired before necessary.

Equipment 139

Equipment Management Profitability Contractors 139

Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2019

Vantage Equipment, Syracuse, New York, is now a Terramac distributor. Vantage Equipment has historically been a leading provider of rubber-tired articulated trucks, but more of our customers are requiring machines that can work on environmentally sensitive jobsites,” said Vantage VP of sales Todd…

New York 54

New York Equipment 54

Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2020

Previously pent-up consumers are reaping the benefits of historically low interest rates, and fueling the economy by doing so. When purchasing a home, a buyer will naturally spend money on furniture, supplies, and items like gardening equipment, helping to fuel the broader economy.

NV 98

NV Equity Security Income 98

Construction Equipment

JUNE 6, 2018

The last decade has been a rollercoaster of historic highs and historic lows in the mining sector. Volvo Construction Equipment and Phil Hopwood of Deloitte Global Services explore what mining companies will need to do to succeed in this new environment.

Environment 60

Environment Equipment Industrial Construction 60

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 19, 2019

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining… Four examples of trencher technology from the early and mid-20th century. All images are from the HCEA Archives.

Profitability 58

Profitability Organization Equipment Construction 58

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Facilities Electrical Equipment Maintenance Test Frequency. NETA recognizes that the ideal maintenance program is reliability-based, unique to each plant and to each piece of equipment. The post Facilities Electrical Equipment Maintenance Test Frequency appeared first on 4BT. Frequency of Maintenance Tests.

Electrical 100

Electrical Equipment Renovating Schedule 100

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

Specialist access equipment supplier Adastra Access Ltd has gone into administration with the loss of 38 jobs. Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath Advisory took charge of the Glasgow based business yesterday.

Cash Flow 108

Cash Flow Claims Residential Employment 108

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

Others also talk about the value of historical cost data in projecting future outcomes. Others also talk about the value of historical cost data in projecting future outcomes. Local equipment rental rates. Overall program/project outcomes. Absence of LEAN construction delivery methodology. Local material costs.

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Construction Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2021

Associated detailed costs for required labor, material, and equipment to complete the task per the unit of measure, and a total cost for the same. For example, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as follows; “a project is a temporary endeavor. A unit of measure for the task (each, square foot, cubic yard, etc.).

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Renovating Project Management 130

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Design-Build method of construction results in a finished building faster because with the Architect and Contractor on the same team, estimating can start, permits and materials can be procured, equipment can mobilize and sometimes even site work can begin before the Architect has the plans finalized.

Construction 62

Construction Bidding Design Schedule 62

Construction Equipment

MARCH 5, 2013

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) announced nine new Corporate Memberships: Caterpillar, A.A. Stone Products, Supreme-DSC Dredge, O&G Industries, Columbus Equipment Co., The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) announced nine new Corporate Memberships. Eagle Crusher Co.,

Columbus 76

Columbus Equipment Industrial Products 76

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

National average cost databases (with or without cost factors), and/or historical costs simply are insufficient. Logical, easy-to-use, yet powerful Word and tree search Create more competitive bids CSI Masterformat licensed Locally researched cost database – labor, material, equipment crew, productivity information – all editable.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The Historical Construction Equipment Association has released a DVD featuring Marion construction equipment. The Marion Family” is compiled from 11 original 16mm films in the HCEA archives, the DVD shows shovels and cranes from Marion and its associated companies: Osgood Co., and Quick-Way, which Marion acquired in 1964.

Equipment 48

Equipment Construction 48