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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Contingency - When estimating the cost for a project, product or other item or investment, there is always uncertainty as to the precise content of all items in the estimate, how work will be performed, what work conditions will be like when the project is executed and so on. These uncertainties are risks to the project.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

For one, project management is huge—we recommend investing in a project management program specific to the construction industry. Select something that allows for office staff, project managers, executives, and those in the field to access the tool—from anywhere. Project Management.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

For one, project management is huge—we recommend investing in a project management program specific to the construction industry. Select something that allows for office staff, project managers, executives, and those in the field to access the tool—from anywhere. Project Management.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. The JOC Contract shall use the current calendar year issue of locally researched unit price cost data equivalent to the OpenJOC(TM) Unit Price Book – UPB (subsequently referred to as UPB) with updates as applicable, as a basis for unit cost.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” ” I get this question a lot from my architect friends when helping them budget their projects through the design process. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. But, procurement , project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. Well, not exactly.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. But, procurement, project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. Well, not exactly.