Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction project delivery method that enables organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through IDIQ or multi-year umbrella contracts. JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide...Continue Reading

I know what it is but instead… I went to Google for another answer and this is what I found: A coefficient is a number in front of a variable. For example, in the expression x2-10x+25, the coefficient of the x2 is 1 and the coefficient of the x is -10. The third term, 25,...Continue Reading

We are geared up and ready for a productive and amazing 2017! This April marks our 16th year of being in business. Each new year brings its own challenges and rewards. We are rewarded every day when we hear our customers say how happy they are with the software, or after a great training class...Continue Reading

The RFP just came out.  You have 30 days to win this IDIQ bid. The clock starts now! You have 2 options to execute this bid: Spreadsheets e4Clicks Project Estimator Spreadsheets: Open a spreadsheet, hope that you can copy and paste from the bid schedule and that you don’t have to recreate it by hand...Continue Reading

Another fantastic year to appreciate our great customers, team and partners. In 2016, we celebrated our 15th 4Clicks Birthday.  We look forward to many more years of providing you with the best possible construction cost estimating and project management software for your facility repair, renovation, sustainability, and new construction projects. 4Clicks is here to support your cost...Continue Reading

On average, active GSA Schedule vendors won 3.5x more contract dollars than vendors without a GSA Schedule.  Do you want to know more about how to grow your GSA Schedule Sales?    Recently one of our partners presented to the SAME conference in San Antonio to discuss these strategies. Check out their presentation: 5 Strategies to...Continue Reading

Fallout is approaching and we know you are busy! Contracts are being awarded and money is being spent. Facility owners and contractors are starting to walk jobs and prepare for this. Make sure you and your team are preparing now. If you are blessed to have a current delivery order contract, you should meet with...Continue Reading

4Clicks Customers:  All of our Training Playlist videos have been refreshed – and a couple have been added. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCiY9-bygonf6o63Uxg86trx-fMQLZUTP Training 101 — Creating a Project Training 102 — Creating an Estimate Training 103 — Opening Your Pricing Guides Training 104 — Searching RSMeans™ with the Index Training 105 — Searching RSMeans™ with the Favorites Training...Continue Reading

The job walk is very important. Get a solid scope of objectives, current drawings, or even a flooring sketch.  When the job is interior finishes, such as flooring, walls, and ceilings, start with an empty takeoff list.  Write down the UM, quantities, measurements and any notes, such as the room details, flooring, and special considerations. ...Continue Reading

There are a couple of ways to quickly check or report on the labor hours in your estimate. Look over these options and see which one meets your current need: Line Item Level (Individual): On the Line Items tab, highlight a line item. Then look in the gray information panel on the right side. If...Continue Reading

Hopefully our YouTube videos have been helpful to you and your team.  If you haven’t checked them out yet, take a peek and let us know what you like – and what we could add. https://www.youtube.com/user/4ClicksSolutions Training Playlist We have several different playlists you can check out.  The Training Playlist might be the most popular. ...Continue Reading

We just celebrated Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, that honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day...Continue Reading

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of construction spending fell 1.8% in April to an estimated $1,133.9 billion. March’s estimate was substantially revised up from $1,137.5 billion to $1,155.1 billion. February’s estimate, which was previously at an estimated $1,133.6 billion, was also revised up to $1,137.9 billion. Despite the month to month drop, April estimate is...Continue Reading

I use Pro edition. I need to make changes to my estimate’s line items and track those changes. Is that possible? Users with the Pro edition of the software can use the software’s Revised Estimate feature when they need to make changes to an estimate and track changes to them. This process involves making a...Continue Reading

Many of you are curious where we are on our Ceasel development.  We are basically done with our “beta” period.  We are finishing up the programming on the main pieces we want in our release program.  Much, much more will be added of course, but we wanted a good baseline for folks.  So what have...Continue Reading

Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. The business strategy leading to the integration of previously disparate competencies, business processes, technologies and teams is the primary goal of a BIM execution plan.  Read more here from CMO, Peter Cholakis in the article...Continue Reading

A National Job Order Contracting Cost and Benefit Analysis Research Study is currently underway.  The JOC study is being led by the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) at Arizona State University. This is an objective study being funded by  4Clicks Solutions, LLC, Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE), Centennial, TCPN, The Gordian Group,...Continue Reading

COEFFICIENT: A numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in JOC Unit Price Book (UPB) unit prices, e.g. general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws and contractor’s profit. Contingent costs,...Continue Reading

We have been notified by the United Stated Patent Office that 4Clicks will be issued a Patent for Storing Application Data (3528-P10980US). We have been striving hard for the past five (5) years to develop truly unique cloud computing applications to assist our clients reach the next levels of productivity, collaboration, and transparency. Ceasel, or...Continue Reading

Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. It allows your company to pitch its best ideas for the best possible costs, helping your company to stand out from the competition – if it’s a good estimation! Our Director of Marketing and Sales, Peter Cholakis, recently interviewed with 24/7 Massachusetts Contractors Academy as part of their Expert...Continue Reading

In October, our CMO, Peter Cholakis, was invited to present at the Pentagon to the Washington Headquarters Services Facilities Services Directorate (WHS-FSD). WHS-FSD supports approximately 64,000 civilian and military personnel, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Agencies, and the military departments in the National Capital Region. It provides...Continue Reading

4Clicks has a proven track record assisting federal property owners to better plan, estimate, manage, and report upon building repair, renovation, sustainability and new construction projects. 4Clicks also understands the requirements for JOC/SABER/IDIQ/SATOC/MATOC/MACC/POCA and BOA projects, as well as HUBZone, SDB and other 8(a) certifications, and can assist owners, contractors, and A/E’s better communicate and collaborate...Continue Reading

Within the Public Sector…DOD and non-DOD Federal Government, as well as many State/County/and Local Governments, RSMeans Cost Data is the standard, and knowledge of it and its use are fundamental requirements.  Outside of these sectors, knowledge of how to use RSMeans Cost Data and how it is structured can be very beneficial in terms of...Continue Reading

The RFP just came out. You have 30 days to win this JOC/SABER. The clock starts now! Are you overwhelmed figuring out your perfect coefficients? It’s time to Quit Trippin’ and start 4Clickin’! You have projects with known costs that are similar to those that will be completed on this JOC/SABER contract.  It’s time to...Continue Reading