Job Order Contracting

JUNE 20, 2025

Remember: Striving for construction cost reliability and transparency in your construction estimating process, rather than absolute accuracy, will lead to more effective project management and ultimately, better results. The goal should be to create reliable and verifiable constructon Estimating Process based on the best available data.

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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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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

HCSS has been the leader in estimating, operations, and fleet software for more than 39 years, launching its flagship product, HeavyBid, in 1986. With custom tags, they can go beyond traditional owner-focused pricing breakdowns and view by project phases, estimator, or any other perspective that aligns with their workflow.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 30, 2025

Sogelink, a European leader in construction tech and underground infrastructure solutions, has announced a collaboration with the UK government’s National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). It involves collaboration between public and private sector organisations, including a team at AtkinsRealis which delivered the Build phase of NUAR.

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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! The post FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates appeared first on 4BT. Learn Why 4BTs Data Structure Excels.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2025

Construction Value Engineering and Cost Estimating go hand in hand. Arguably Integrated Project Delivery , Collaborative Job Order Contracting , Alliance Partnering, and similar project delivery methods represent value engineering applied to built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction projects. Learn more?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 7, 2023

Foster + Partners and Arup are collaborating on planning, architecture, and engineering for the four new stations that will serve as models of design for stations planned along the entire 500-mile Los Angeles/Anaheim to San Francisco system. The duration for NTP 1 is estimated to be 30 months.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Khosla stated, “This project exemplifies what can be achieved through strong collaboration and community partnership, particularly between the city of San Diego and UC San Diego. The estimated cost of the development including street improvements is $22.2 UC San Diego Chancellor Dr. Pradeep K.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It is currently in the environmental permitting process, but this large effort will require many types of collaborative engagements between public and private sector partners. mile project carries an estimated cost of $339 million. A project with a cost estimation of $85.6 A large multimodal project with a projected cost of $1.3

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2024

An important construction cost estimating inprovement is the use of current, objective, verifiable, and locally researched granular labor, material, and equipment construction tasks. Using “traditional” cost estimating solutions is no longer viable in today’s volatile and competitive landscape.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Daniel Vincent is an estimator/quantity surveyor at Legendre UK As an apprentice at Legendre UK for over four years, Ive been lucky enough to experience firsthand the dynamic and enriching environment that smaller companies can offer.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.

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Granger Construction

MARCH 26, 2025

He currently leads a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineers within Granger’s Preconstruction Estimating division. ” The post Profile – Director of MEP Estimating Rich Corona appeared first on Granger. doorknobs, drum sets, bicycles, toys, tables or chairs).

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2022

Savvy owners and design builders know how review construction cost estimates. The process is collaborative and involves cost estimators, facilities management, and procurement professionals. The post How to Review Construction Cost Estimates appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 22, 2024

This year’s event will be hosted across two downtown Houston hotels, with Hilton Americas-Houston focusing on estimating classes and Marriott Marquis Houston catering to operations and fleet classes. UGM 2024 marks a significant milestone as, for the first time in over 30 years, it will be a single session, taking place from February 13-15.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Poor Construction Estimates – Root Cause The are two primary root causes of poor construction cost estimates: Lack of early and ongoing communication between all relevant parties. via 4BT.us – Verifiable local market granular construction cost data and support program and estimate management technology.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

By Greg Norris, B2W Software Palmer Paving is no stranger to benefits of software technology, and a unified approach to estimating, performance tracking and accounting continues to pay dividends. Jim Madden, chief estimator Palmer Paving creates more than 500 estimates annually. Large bids are in the $10- and $20-million range.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Cost visibilty and transparency promotes a culture of collaboration and informed decision-making and can ensure greater efficiency across the facilities management and AECOO sectors. Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. Check it out!

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. Also remember that there so NO SUCH THING as an “accurate construction estimate.” The following represent the new realities. Technology will not solve your problems.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. In it, Troy Simon, Head of Client Services at ProEst discusses the challenges of estimating at length. Connected takeoff and estimate .

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

Archaic cost estimation methods such as the use of historical data, lump sum subcontractor quotes, and/or national average cost data and location factors, area cost factors, and/or economic factors. What’s needed to improve construction cost estimating? Reduce the number of surprises, disruptions, and change orders.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

Historical Precedent and Familiarity RSMeans has been a longstanding standard in construction cost estimation. However, this approach often overlooks local market fluctuations and nuances, leading to inaccurate cost estimates. However, without a push toward more localized cost data, such practices persist.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

This enables simplified data management and the ability to update estimates with various other databases as needed. #4 4 SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY – We exclusively provide enterprise collaborative software to take full advantage of our construction cost data.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Collaboration is a cornerstone of the construction industry. Time and time again, we’ve seen that the most successful teams and projects are the ones with solid communication and collaboration practices. If you’re looking to improve collaboration within your teams, Autodesk University has what you need.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 25, 2025

However, effective collaboration in FDI requires well-defined practices and a deeper alignment among partners. FDI collaboration that focuses on aligning client goals with industry standards ensures seamless project execution and innovative solutions.(Photo: as the top destination for FDI. Ignoring it is simply not an option.

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Roads Online

MAY 9, 2024

Related stories: Six Bluebeam features perfect for steel professionals How Bluebeam can help the public sector send RFIs, submittals How Bluebeam Revu’s Tool Chests empower civil construction companies Elevating estimation with quantity link Now let’s explore how Quantity Link can be a game-changer across various stages of a construction project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

HCSS Plans is a collaborative app that offers construction teams seamless access to the latest project documents and revision control. It allows for real-time collaboration, enabling foremen, project managers, estimators, and executives to work with up-to-date information while syncing plan updates between the office and the field.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The start-up estimates that with its system, it can produce the same amount of material as wood OSB while using nine times less land—due to the fast-growth rates of grass-farming coupled with its near-zero waste production process. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Willmott Dixon Interiors is extending its track-record for modernising key Government offices with the refurbishment of the London home of the Department for Education Under the 27-month project, worth an estimated £34m, the Grade II listed Sanctuary Buildings in Victoria will get a phased CAT B fit-out of 12,850sq m.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ten School Partners have collaborated to co-fund this project, with a total of over 30 organisations joining forces to make this report possible. The UK construction industry alone generates around 55,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, with an estimated 35,000 tonnes originating from packaging. We can only thank them.”

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Horton , is collaborating with innovative startup Plantd to install 250,000 alternative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. The company’s collaboration with D.R. Plantd estimates that its panels installed in every D.R. The startup’s collaboration with D.R. What makes the panels alternative?

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

Health chiefs are looking to appoint four main supply chain contract partners for an estimated £600m pipeline of work over four years. The framework will be based on the principles of collaborative working, integrated supply chains and continual improvement to deliver best value for money and develop best practice, and sustainability.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

The concrete reduces carbon by around 64% saving an estimated 111kg of CO2 per cubic metre poured in comparison to concrete which would have traditionally been used.

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