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
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
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
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
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
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
e4Clicks Project Estimator Users, please consider attending our SPOTLIGHT WebCast, 8/23/2012, 3PM EST. Re-pricing an estimate for year-end that wasn’t awarded last fallout? Have a new year-end project similar to an existing one you’ve already done? Come join us! We want to show you how you can shorten down the time it takes to finish...Continue Reading
Unit price books are unit price-based cost databases referenced by a particular JOC or SABER contract. In some cases UPBs can be task-based; however, this method doesn’t provide a level of detail consistent with the practices of most construction cost estimators. RSMeans is used in the majority of JOC contracts in the United States (over...Continue Reading
