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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

I have figured that I have facilitated about 8,500 hours of classes on estimating, Job Order Contracting, and project management related topics. Rory Woolsey has worked in Management and Engineering for the construction industry for 35 years, starting as a construction laborer in Billings, Montana, in 1972. Labor Productivity?

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

The renovation of existing facilities has become a viable option for facility owners. “At At present, almost half of the money spent on building construction in the US is spent on renovations, additions, or replacements of major systems in existing buildings ($55 billion). The coefficient is then submitted as the bid submittal price.

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CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA, & BIM

Building Information Management

BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are.

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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night 

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Consequently, owners may face limitations in making informed decisions regarding asset lifecycle extension, renovations, or expansions due to inaccurate and disconnected data. That way, you alleviate unplanned costs and expensive overheads in aftercare management. Doing this starts with proper planning and project management.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. The model is being hailed regionally as an “economic development triangle” to ensure the County’s ability to further develop the quality workforce companies demand.

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Building Information Management

Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Cost Estimating and Project Management Software – e4Clicks Project Estimator.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission. Projects may be architectural (finishes) , electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing in nature. Out of state travel of any kind will not be reimbursed or allowed in the cost model.