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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Estimating Engineering Construction Equipment Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2025

Experts estimate flood and wind losses from Helene to be as high as $47.5 Eliminating this risk reduces potential health hazards and lowers maintenance costs over the building’s lifespan. This reduction in claims lowers immediate insurance costs and contributes to lower long-term maintenance expenses.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Materials 264

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Recent data indicates that residential roofs are suffering unprecedented hurricane damage which carries major implications for extended maintenance and repair costs. Regular maintenance together with prompt repairs will prolong your roof’s lifespan after storm damage while stopping additional decay. The good news? billion to $68.5

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Comprehensive Unit Cost Database Easily estimate the any type of commercial repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Move beyond square foot and parametric estimating Stop using inefficient processes and get Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams on the same page via r obust programmatic frameworks.

Estimating 97

Estimating Schedule Management Construction Equipment Facility Management 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

This reduced competition has led to bid prices significantly above independent cost estimates, forcing agencies to either secure additional funding, scale back project scope or delay projects. In that context, this innovative approach slashed estimated construction time on-site roughly 80 percent from hundreds of days to just tens of days.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 264

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

Construction Management 75

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 75

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2025

Here are a few things to know about Market Leading Construction Cost Estimating Software applications. Convenience and Time Savings Market average prepopulated cost databases save significant time by providing a starting point for estimating. Users can quickly reference costs instead of building detailed estimates from scratch.

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Estimating Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

A construction company provides: Detailed Cost Estimates : Breaking down expenses for labor, materials, permits, and equipment. Maintenance Plans : Offering routine maintenance services to keep the property in top condition. This stage is critical to avoid cost overruns and delays later in the project.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 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! The post FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates appeared first on 4BT. Learn Why 4BTs Data Structure Excels.

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Estimating Project Management Lean Construction Change Management 59

Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

billion on infrastructure projects over the forward estimates in the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, with priority projects to include road safety works as well as freight network upgrades. Image: stock.adobe.com/FiledIMAGE. The Federal Government is investing an additional $2.7

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Sustainability Government Works Public Works Estimating 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You can’t manage what you don’t measure… A standardized approach to construction data collection, maintenance, and use should be established use a common format data format and yields objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity details. . #3

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Facility Management Construction Equipment Project Management 98

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. The application of factors to an estimate introduces significant error as the method cannot account for a wide range of variances.

Estimating 59

Estimating Construction Equipment Building Materials Change Management 59

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In fact, the International Energy Agency estimates that buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. Typically, FCAs will unearth and provide cost estimates for hundreds or even thousands of deferred maintenance items.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we will learn how sustainable masonry lowers construction expenses over time, the best materials and techniques to use, and why accurate masonry estimation plays a crucial role in budgeting for eco-friendly projects. These materials: Require less frequent repairs, lowering long-term maintenance costs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

Buildern

APRIL 20, 2025

Both are well-known platforms promising to simplify estimating, scheduling, collaboration, and financial control. Buildertrends estimating module lacks : Custom line item structures or grouped categories (e.g., Estimating Software Solution That Adapts to Every Project Buildern takes a more holistic and adaptable approach.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Estimating Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Budget forecasting: Estimating all costs, from materials to labor, to avoid surprise expenses later. Maintenance planning: Sharing guidelines for keeping the building in good shape over time. Project Planning: Developing a clear roadmap that includes schedules, milestones, and cost estimates to guide the entire project.

Construction Management 52

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2025

Effective pre-construction planning is especially critical for repair, renovation, maintenance , and new construction projects, where cost control and schedule adherence are essential. 50 divisions, 16-digit level detail) Using objective cost data ensures transparency, minimizes scope creep, and enables verifiable cost estimation and control.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Cost Control Schedule Management 52

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 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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation – Strategies for Change A significant issue in public sector capital planning and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction is the reliance on outdated, national average cost data and flawed location/economic multipliers.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Foundation Systems Cost Control Change Management 52

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Take Good Care of Your Equipment Optimise your equipment usage through regular maintenance and smart utilisation. Implement predictive maintenance strategies and use data analytics to monitor equipment performance, maximising uptime and efficiency on your job sites. Transparency and honesty are vital for trust-building.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether youre replacing a roof, scheduling regular maintenance, or dealing with urgent repairs, selecting the best contractor ensures youll receive high-quality workmanship, on-time service, and peace of mind. Conversely, cheap or inappropriate materials can lead to premature leaks, poor insulation, and frequent maintenance issues.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty HVAC System Installation 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

For example, the Allegiant Stadium project in Las Vegas created over 11,000 construction jobs and led to permanent positions in operations, maintenance, and event management. Economic projections estimated an annual economic output of $620 million, displaying the long-term benefits of strategic public investments. billion (about $5.8

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Facility Management Project Management Historic Preservation 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2025

Using verifiable, current, and granular local market cost data is a proven methodology and a strategic benefit to both owners and design builders that allows for defensible cost estimates with improved cost visbility and cost management capability. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates.

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Estimating Cost Control Project Management Quality Control 52

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Costs that hinder cash flow and profitability can arise from day-to-day occurrences like equipment maintenance or change order requests, which can be difficult to budget for. These costs also vary during the project lifecycle due to changes in the project scope, equipment maintenance issues, and unforeseen site conditions.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 52

For Construction Pros

JUNE 10, 2025

Having a strategic preventive maintenance plan is a great way to help ensure assets stay healthy and operable—although this can prove challenging. Many fleets are finding value in using fleet technologies to help keep tabs on asset service and move toward more predictive maintenance practices.

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule Management Construction Equipment 64

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Some say that a reasonable ratio for public sector commerical construction (repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build) should be at most 10 to 1. Higher than 11-to-1 will cost your company too much in estimating expenses and will not provide a reasonable profit.

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Estimating Public Works Maintenance Contracts 40

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.

Procurement 98

Procurement Risk Management Facility Management Lean Construction 98

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The use of asset management software means that an organisation can transition from a reactive maintenance approach to a more affordable and sustainable approach that is more effective in the long run. Key Metrics for Predictive Maintenance One critical metric in predictive analytics is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Maintenance Energy Efficiency Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2025

4 B T (Four BT, LLC) is an exclusive provider current, objective, granular local market cost data organized using expanded CSI MasterFormat, with over 90,000 lines as well as having similar data for preventive maintenance tasks with checks for each activity frequency.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Estimating Construction Equipment Building Design 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Many applications provide functionality to monitor equipment location, maintenance schedules, and utilisation rates. This visibility helps you optimise equipment allocation and prevent costly downtime due to maintenance issues. Resource management extends beyond materials to include equipment and tool tracking.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding burden rates is essential for construction companies to accurately estimate costs and ensure projects remain profitable what is burden rate. Equipment Costs : The cost of tools, machinery, and maintenance can also impact the burden rate impact of equipment costs.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Optimization Project Management Change Management 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Heres a rough estimate: Chimney flashing repair: 250 500 Valley flashing replacement: 300 600 Skylight flashing replacement: 200 400 Using lead is more expensive, but it lasts longerup to 50 years if installed correctly. Dry ridge systems cost more initially but last longer and need less maintenance.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Piping Installation Wall Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity throughout associated planning, procurement, and project delivery. Detailed Line-item Construction Cost Estimating Detailed line-items estimating provides the most representative view of actual “construction” costs.

Estimating 59

Estimating Property Management Building Optimization Procurement 59

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Weather-Resistant Solutions and Maintenance Tips Keeping your outdoor space safe from harsh weather is key. By following these weather-resistant solutions and maintenance tips, your deck-to-patio area will stay beautiful and functional all year. A professional contractor can give a better estimate for your project.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Material Handling Land Use Regulations Building Permits 40

Construction Placements

JANUARY 2, 2025

How Does Concrete Leveling Compare to Full Replacement in Cost And Longevity? Deciding between concrete leveling and full replacement involves evaluating cost, durability, and environmental impact. Concrete leveling is often more affordable and quicker, while full replacement may offer longer-lasting results for severely damaged slabs.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Budgeting Maintenance Estimating 52