Come Visit us at SAME/JETC – Booth #1403 Say “Hello”, see what’s new, and get a 4Clicks baseball cap! MAY 24-27, 2011 SAME 2011 JETC Grapevine, TexasContinue Reading
DoD earned 3 out of 7 red lights on its OMB scorecard for failure to sufficiently reduce energy intensity and fleet petroleum use and to green more of its buildings. Here is the plan to change those red lights to green: Energy intensity: The agency achieved an 11.2% reduction on a goal of 15%. Going...Continue Reading
On February 11, 2011, the DCAA issued new guidance on Limitations on Pass-Through Charges per FAR 52.215-22, 52.215-23, 31.203(i): As a part of forward pricing proposal audit, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is being instructed to evaluate proposals whose total subcontracted cost of work performed exceeds 70% of the total cost of work on...Continue Reading
Whether your a planner/programmer, engineer, or in operations or contracting, and you agree that e4Clicks helps make your facility cost estimating and project management related tasks easily, faster, and more accurate, why not share your success with your team! Assure everyone at your location is aware of how e4Clicks can help, by sending them...Continue Reading
There are several technologies that can be very important to facility life-cycle management. Here’s an alphabetical listing for your review and comment. 1. BIM – Building Information Modeling – Centralized information repository for life-cycle management. 2. BAS – Building Automation System – Automatic building controls/sensor system – HVAC/environmental, access control/security. 3. CAFM – Computer-Aid Facility...Continue Reading
Wow 10 years since I started 4Clicks in 2011. We have a lot of plans throughout the year to help us celebrate, but nothing brings me greater joy than the strong relationships we have with our clients and partners! Thank you all for a chance to earn your business. You’re the ones that challenge our...Continue Reading
Accuracy and completeness are critical factors in all cost estimates. JOC/SABER cost estimates are based upon a thorough review of drawings and available engineering data, a site visit, and a detailed and current unit price book (UPB). The use of 4Clicks technology and the RSMeans UPB, specifically designed and/or enhanced to support JOC/SABER, greatly...Continue Reading
This is truly amazing, God bless each of you, your families and thanks for your service, honor and duty to our very grateful country! http://afghanistan.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/08/a-real-life-band-of-brothers/?iref=NS1Continue Reading
The 2011 budget cuts facing congress might affect DOD and VA programs. Learn more from this article. http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2011/02/military-republicans-budget-020711w/Continue Reading
As a 4Clicks Client, your new RSMeans City Cost Index (CCI) update is available every quarter. This a a great benefit of using 4Clicks Project Estimator. If you haven’t downloaded the latest CCI data or need help doing so, just give us a call, or send us a quick email to support@4Clicks.com.Continue Reading
RSMeans 2011 Cost Data is now available for 4Clicks Project Estimator users. If you haven’t ordered yours, it time! As always, you can rely on us to review all the new data, extend it to approximately 400,000 line items, and provide 4Clickers with the highest quality, most detailed, and robust RSMeans cost data available....Continue Reading
I’ve found is helpful to revisit the basics of cost estimating, from time to time. 1. What construction delivery method is being used? 2. What’s the project start date? Is it realistic? 3. What’s the overall scope of the project from a total job perspective, as well as major division, system, and task levels. 4....Continue Reading
We are very excited about our upcoming Feb 15th-17th in San Antonio! We have worked really worked hard on this program and we love the opportunity to get your input at these sessions. Remember though, space is limited, so make sure to reserve your seat as soon as possible. Classes will be held at the...Continue Reading
Driven by economic and environmental pressures, facilities management (FM) will…. more rapidly align itself with the core mission, encompass more services, use global standards, embrace flexibility and continuity, focus upon life-cycle sustainability, maintain and end user/client focus, improve supply chain synchronicity, achieve a life-cycle / total cost of ownership perspective, and employ better capital/risk/performance reporting...Continue Reading
I was recently asked “Has digital takeoff and visual and/or electronic estimating changed estimating practices?” Many of us would respond differently, but digital takeoff and visual estimating provide a great deal more flexibility in how we estimate. That said, there are key points to check when using digital takeoff however, especially checking for the correct...Continue Reading
We hear this question a lot, and our best answer might very well be “both”. Standardized, repeatable methods, reference cost databases with common data structures and robust software technology enable information sharing and reuse. All are key components of the construction cost estimating process for facility portfolio owners, contractors, subcontractors, and AE’s. That said, experience...Continue Reading
Also let your colleagues know, who might also benefit by being a 4Clicker! October 27th and 28th – Atlanta, GA – Visit us at IFMA, We will be with RSMeans, our Strategic Partner, in Booth # 1732 November 17th-19th – Tampa, FL – Visit us at COAA, 2010 Fall Owners Leadership ConferenceContinue Reading
AE’s need to develop long term relationships with owners built upon trust and performance. To accomplish this, it’s important that architects and engineers leverage efficient construction project delivery methods to the same degree as innovative contractor s and owners. There is a reason that the first place owners look to reduce cost is the construction...Continue Reading
Speedy, accurate construction project delivery is important to Sustainability. Why is that? Buildings in the United States: Consume 39% of all Energy Generate 38% of all CO2 Emissions Account for 72% of all Electricity Consumption Use 14% of Potable Water Responsible for 40% of Raw Materials use Source 20%...Continue Reading
The Sept.-Oct. TME/SAME issue focuses on Asset Management. And, what better way to efficiently manage facility renovation, repair and sustainability project than with JOC and SABER, as well as IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, and BOA. The article, “Integrated Order Contracting” outlines a business process embedded in software which enables DOD owners, contractors, and AE’s...Continue Reading
Over 200 professionals attended the recent August 19th, 2010 webcast titled, “Job Order Contracting – The Stimulus- Ready Delivery Method”. The event, jointly sponsored by RSMeans and 4Clicks, drew a wide variety of professionals: Estimators, Facility Managers, CEOs, Presidents, Asset Managers, Planners, Engineers, Project Architects, Operations Managers, Accountants, Commissioners, Project Managers, and Construction Managers. Multiple...Continue Reading
Officials are set to open a new fitness center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 20. The fitness ceneter will be the Air Force’s first building to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum level. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123218638Continue Reading
This is great news for some of our clients, both government and contractors, always great to increase the mission and secure future funding, personnel and opportunities. 7/30/2010 – WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials released several announcements regarding five different aircraft July 29. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123215794Continue Reading
Lot;s of green projects already done, many more to come, share your news wish us, here is one from our great friends at Luke AFB. This is a massive solar project at Luke Air Force Base is expected to provide power for a majority of the base by 2011, strengthening the U.S. Defense Department’s reputation as...Continue Reading
