article thumbnail

Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. 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.

article thumbnail

Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes.

Job Order Contracting

Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. . – Krafcik, 1998. Performance is much more related to management philosophy. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 183
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

article thumbnail

Project Foundation Pt. 1: Building the Master Schedule

Stok

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1. Or should it be clear cut, black and white?

article thumbnail

The Construction Cost Estimate ACCURACY Myth

Job Order Contracting

That assumption is faulty due to the numerous aspects that typically affect the final cost outcome (planning, procurement and project delivery method…). A reliable, verifiable, and actionable construction cost estimate, however, is not only possible, but should be used exclusively prior to procurement and project delivery.

article thumbnail

Owner Responsibility for Construction Waste Across AECOO Sector

Job Order Contracting

It is the owner’s responsibility to provide leadership and oversight with respect to an established strategic framework to meet the budgetary, scheduling, and quality/technical goals of any associated project. Proven Pathway to Measurable Productivity Gain. Focus upon Integrated Process and Strategic Alignment.

article thumbnail

Autodesk Build Brings Multi-Currency to Cost Management 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. This process isn’t always easy. invoices, pay apps, etc.)