Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2025

DoD Construction estimating can be significantly improved with the use of local market, objective, and current construction cost data. Inaccurate data can lead to incorrect cost estimates. Cost data must be up-to-date, and reflect local market conditions (labor, material, and equipment), at a granular level.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

The post How Accurate Cost Estimation Can Make or Break a Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where project complexity, cost, and schedule pressures continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, inaccurate construction estimates are no longer acceptable. What Causes Estimating Errors?

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Estimating Cost Control Building Standards Building Design 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2025

Finally, FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance are now possible with 4BT’s local market detailed cost data! NOTE: UNIFORMAT is best used to express functional elements (assemblies) of a repair, renovation, maintnenance, or new build project). Learn Why 4BTs Data Structure Excels.

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Estimating Project Management Lean Construction Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate? An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). How was the estimate made? What assumptions were made?

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Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The need to improve construction cost certainty is critical regardess of whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects are invovled. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Here is proven method improving cost visibility and saving up to 30%40%.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass qpurcell Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:25 Plantd , a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Building Materials Structural Systems 312

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

Schedule Management 212

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Quality Control Project Management 212

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HeavyBid Pre-Construction allows pre-construction teams to create activities and bid items instantly, either by generating them on the spot, duplicating them from past estimates, or selecting from a library of standardized work activities using HeavyBid construction estimating software.

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Estimating Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Valid construction estimates are based on processes and procedures, however, most organizations rely upon dated, ineffective methods. Cost and time estimates are imperative to the success of any construction project, both during construction and throughout the project life. 2 Detailed line item estimating.

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Estimating Procurement Project Management Construction Management 104

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

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Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 75

Construction Marketing

MAY 29, 2025

But heres something that might surprise you: not all great builders make great estimators. Building and estimating are simply two different skill sets. They understand materials, timing, site conditions, and team dynamics in a way that only comes from doing the job. Thats not a knock on their abilities.

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Estimating Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 62

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Estimating Material Handling Schedule Management Change Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.

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Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Budgeting 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2024

Isn’t it time for owners, designers, engineers, and builders to STOP thinking about accurate construction cost estimates? The fact of the matter is that there is no such thing as an “accurate construction cost estimate” Measuring accuracy requires a reliable reference point or datum. and new construction service.

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Estimating Construction Equipment Procurement Building Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

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.

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Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Estimating Project Management Consulting Cost Control Construction Equipment 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work. expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

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Estimating Material Storage Building Standards Building Permits 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. Material Costs Material costs are local for commodities such as concrete, asphalt and aggregate. Other material costs are based upon either local costs, national or regional costs.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

According to Mordan, this process began with gathering more information about Mass Timber projects and material suppliers. Compared to traditional building materials, Mass Timber allows projects to incorporate a higher level of sustainability. These two projects are five-story Mass Timber office buildings. Swedesford Rd.–as

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Building Materials Building Design Sustainability Building Codes 244

Buildern

JULY 3, 2025

While managing a small residential remodel or a large-scale commercial build, knowing how to calculate labor cost in construction the right way can mean the difference between hitting your margins and losing money. The full picture of labor costs is the first step toward building realistic and profit-conscious construction estimates.

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Estimating Building Performance Measurement Insurance Management Cost Control 52

The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As a manufacturer of structural carbon-negative building materials, Plantd provides a seamless switch for homebuilders currently using Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Plantd estimates that its panels installed in every D.R. The company’s collaboration with D.R. The startup’s collaboration with D.R.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Structural Systems Electrical Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps the heavy civil market build right every time.

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Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Building Controls 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta.

Building Materials 263

Building Materials Public Works Green Building Stakeholder Engagement 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Electrical Systems 263

Prodyogi

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accurate estimation of building materials is crucial before starting any construction project. This manual brick calculator will help you estimate the number of bricks needed for your project.Understanding Brick MasonryBefore we begin the calculations, Today, we'll delve into the calculation of bricks in a wall.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.

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Building Materials Building Resilience Sustainability Estimating 203

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

The double composite approach is stronger allowing project engineers to save an estimated 7,433 tonnes of embodied carbon through the use of less material. As momentum gathers pace and we continue our preparations for the bridge deck launch, it’s great to see these steels on site, ready for the next phase of build.

Building Materials Manufacturing 292

Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management Building Design Building Materials 292

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. There are many ways in which AI can help us overcome capacity constraints when it comes to building for the future.

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Infrastructure Development Government Works Building Permits Project Management 278

Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Rampant construction inflation, knock-on costs of delays from Covid and more stringent fire testing of materials are being blamed for pushing the project seriously over budget. With restoration work around 60% complete, the project is now running £63m over budget with contingency funds used up.

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Budgeting Building Materials Estimating 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Simply build the subcontractor estimate using objective, verifiable local market construction cost data and compare costs. Ensure all construction cost estimates are both VALID and RELIABLE. The availability of current, local market, detailed construction task data makes evaluating subcontractor bids an easy task.

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Estimating Construction Equipment Procurement Building Materials 75

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2025

4BT cost data is available with supporting cost estimating technology or for hosting within certain third-party OEM software applications. With uncertain material costs across different trades, and rapidly changing labor costs, having access to verifiable and current cost data is critical for reducing risk and overall project success.

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Building Materials Estimating Construction Equipment Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Energy efficiency : Masonry materials offer excellent thermal mass, helping regulate indoor temperatures and lower heating/cooling costs.

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Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2023

Research by economists at the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) indicates that the home building industry requires almost 2.2 With these grant commitments, the Lowe’s Foundation will fund each grantee for two years to help them build sustainable, innovative training and workforce development programs. Herbert V.

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Building Materials Building Design Estimating Contracts 239

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2025

Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Project Management Construction Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. With rising material costs, labor shortages, and stricter regulations, poor planning can lead to major delays and losses.

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Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52