A professional construction cost estimator in an important team member of any Owner, Contractor, or AE organization’s involvement in a facility renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. A cost estimator’s role is to review the many factors, variables, and information sources associated with a construction project and to present an accurate total cost (the [...]
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The Role of a Construction Cost Estimator
By mbrown on May 17, 2012 in 4Clicks, AEC, e4Clicks, eTakeoff, MasterFormat, Spreadsheets, Technology, UniFormat
Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets State of the Nation 2012
By mbrown on May 6, 2012 in 4Clicks, BOA, design-bid-build, e4Clicks, eTakeoff, IPD, Job Order Contracting, JOC, MACC, MATOC, Microsoft Excel, POCA, RSMeans, SABER, SATOC, Spreadsheets, Uncategorized
While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel. Lack of robust business processes, management practices, proper education and training, [...]
JOC, SABER – IPD that works.
Job Order Contracting (JOC), and Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) are both forms of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). They are collaborative, transparent, performance-based construction delivery methods that significantly improve productivity vs. traditional design-bid-build. Procurement and project timelines are decreased, change orders are virtually non-existent, and longer term relationships exist between Owners, Contractors and [...]
4Clicks Regional Training Class – Las Vegas, NV – March 14th and March 15th, 2012
By mbrown on February 18, 2012 in 4Clicks, BOA, e4Clicks, eTakeoff, Events, IPD, JOC, MACC, MATOC, POCA, RSMeans, SABER, SATOC, Technology, Training Classes, Uncategorized
Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors, 4Clicks is hosting an upcoming Regional Training Class in Las Vegas, and we’d like to invite you and your team to attend! This two day class is perfect for brand new e4Clicks Project Estimator users and those who could benefit from a refresher course. A great chance to sharpen your estimating [...]
2012 RSMeans Construction Cost Data
Are you using “old” cost data? Exclusively enhanced 2012 RSMeans Electronic Cost Data is now available, integrated within e4Clicks Project Estimator, for your JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, and BOA projects. Approximately 400,000 line items are available, complete with modified, detailed descriptions, references and specifications… all in electronic format and including advanced search [...]
e4Clicks Project Estimator Regional Training – Atlanta, GA – February 15th -16th, 2012
By mbrown on January 21, 2012 in 4Clicks, e4Clicks, IPD, JOC, MACC, MATOC, RSMeans, SABER, Training Classes, Uncategorized
Reminder to reserve your space before it’s too late! Great if you are new to using e4Clicks for JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC and MATOC projects and RSMeans Cost Data, or simply need a refresher course. Join your fellow estimators, contractors, A/E’s, and contracting professionals for a hands-on and FUN two days of training. Our “teachers” [...]
2012 e4Clicks Shipping
By mbrown on January 14, 2012 in 4Clicks, e4Clicks, eTakeoff, JOC, RSMeans, SABER, SATOC, Uncategorized
The 2012 e4Clicks subscriptions are ready to go! We are excited about the new features in release 2.610. Be sure to read the Readme and join our spotlight events during the next few months to see the great new features! Thanks for a great 2011 we wish everyone well in 2012.
View the recently held RSMeans WebCast on Efficient Project Delivery/JOC
View the recently held RSMeans WebCast on Efficient Project Delivery/JOC at https://us.reg.meeting-stream.com/RBI_111711 Facility repair and renovation projects often arrive suddenly and with tight completion timelines, leading to excessive cost and quality issues. Job Order Contracting (JOC) and SABER are proven construction project delivery method that help facility managers accomplish more with fewer resources— and reduce [...]
A great place to ask questions and discuss Cost estimating and Project Management with peers
By mbrown on December 1, 2011 in 4Clicks, BIM, CAFM, e4Clicks, eTakeoff, Forum, High Performance Buildings, IPD, JOC, Leed, SABER, SAME, SATOC, Stimulus, Technology, Training, Training Classes, Uncategorized
Visit the our new Cost Estimating and Project Management FORUM at www.4clicks.com/forums and discuss a wide range of items: Visual Estimating, RSMeans Cost Data, UPBs, BIM, Contract Management, Project Management, JOC, SABER, IDIQs, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, Estimating… it’s up to you! This is an open site for Owners, Contractors, and AE’s to share information. Visit [...]
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