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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. White Paper – Cost Estimating Evolution .

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

White Papers. The recession prompted many contractors to thin their fleets in order to lower overhead and generate cash. An idle crew waiting for a replacement machine or repairs can add unexpected costs that skew project profitability. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. Project Delivery.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Prior to FASA, agencies used large single award (umbrella) ID/IQ contracts to avoid: (1) delays associated with awarding several individual contracts for each requirement and conducting recompetitions, and (2) the legal challenges of using multiple award contracts. Use of Multiple Award Contracts to Buy Information Technology (IT).