Articles
March 2013
Construction Disruption – BIM, Cloud Computing, IPD, JOC
Publication: TFM
Date: March 2013
Website: Article Link
FALL 2012
The Evolution of Cost Estimating and Project Management Technology
Publication: Construction Economist
Date: Fall 2012
Website: Article Link
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012
BIM FOR FIM/BIFM – Change on the Horizon
Publication: TME – The MilitaryEngineer
Date: January/February 2012 issue
Website: www.themilitaryengineer.com
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SUMMER 2011
BIM FOR FIM/BIFM – Change on the Horizon
Publication: Owner’s Perspective
Date: Summer 2011 issue
Website: http://www.coaa.org/Default.aspx?tabid=94
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Integrated Order Contracting
Publication: TME – The Military Engineer
Date: September-November 2010 issue
Website: www.themilitaryengineer.com
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Case Studies
USACE – Job Order Contracting (JOC) #201 – June 2013
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was approached to establish a Job Order Contracting (JOC) program to assist in construction projects associated with ongoing Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) work. USACE awarded a JOC to an 8(a) Contractor and procured e4Clicks Project Estimator™ software, associated training, and support services from 4Clicks Solutions, LLC.
Blue Papers / Presentations / Thesis
All RSMeans Cost Data is NOT the Same!
RSMeans is the North American standard for construction cost data, but not all representations of RSMeans data are built equally.
Download Blue PaperA Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools
The path from spreadsheets to CostWorks to Integrated Cost Estimating and Project Management Software for Job Order Contracting – JOC, SABER, and more.
Download Blue PaperCost Estimating Software vs. RSMeans CostWorksTM
If your using CostWorks for JOC – Job Order Contracting, SABER, IDIQ… read this “blue paper”.
Download Blue PaperDynamic vs. Static Costs
The importance of updating Unit Price Book – UPB – Cost Data regularly.
Download Blue PaperBIM for FM
The value if BIM – Building Information Modeling – is the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment vs. 3D visualization, clash detection, and other important, however, non-core aspects.
Blue Paper DetailsJOC Blue Paper
What is JOC – Job Order Contraction – and SABER (United State Air Force Implementation of JOC) and its importance to efficient facility repair, renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects. Are you aware that JOC is form of Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and also an IDIQ?
Request Blue Papere4Clicks Project Estimator, JOC, and More – A Primer for Job Order Contracting
The convergence of efficient and integrated project delivery – IPD – and technology.
Cost Analysis between Design Bid Build ( DBB ) and SABER
While SABER / JOC can save up to 8+% in overall construction project costs, ongoing value can also be found in reduced procurement costs and procurement time lines, greater transparency relative to costs, as well as collaboration and longer term relationships among Owners, Contractors, and AEs.
Press Releases – News
April 03, 2013 – 4Clicks Introduces ” Estimating with RSMeans “ -Unit Price Line Item Cost Estimating for JOC, SABER, IDIQ and More! - “This is a great opportunity for Owners, Contractors, and AE’s to become better estimators by learning how to leverage RSMeans Cost Data, especially our exclusive 400,000 line item enhancement which includes full descriptions, modifiers, and references” – Michael Brown, Founder and President, 4Clicks Solutions, LLC

RSMeans Cost Books
4Clicks offers all RSMeans Cost Book titles.
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Newsletters

MARCH 2013
Here’s our “4Clicks Chatter” newsletter for March 2013. This insightful issue includes:
- Enhanced RSMeans FMR (Facilities Maintenance and Repair) Data Now Available!
- New Training Programs, including Construction Cost Estimating 101!
- e4Clicks Project Estimator Version 2.616 is Here!
- By an Estimator for Estimators!
- Quote of the Month!
- 2013 Training Schedule
- Q&A Corner
- Share your Knowledge
- 2013 RSMeans Cost Books
- Partnering with Education
- Use Our FedEx Account
- Feedback
DECEMBER 2012
Here’s our “4Clicks Chatter” newsletter December 2012
SEPTEMBER 2012
Here’s our “4Clicks Chatter” newsletter for September 2012
JUNE 2012
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MARCH 2012
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DECEMBER 2011
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SEPTEMBER 2011
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JUNE 2011
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MARCH 2011
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DECEMBER 2010
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SEPTEMBER 2010
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MAY 2010
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FEBRUARY 2010
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NOVEMBER 2009
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