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

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

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

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

Ceasel is here! It’s released in beta testing, being used, and available for purchase! After years of creating the most robust cloud-based estimating platform, it’s finally commercially available!  We’ve been testing the Beta version for a couple of months now. Overall speed and functionality continues to increase.  We are very grateful to those who have...Continue Reading

Last year was a difficult year for facility owners and contractors.  The sequestration had a huge effect on the Federal contracting business. It was a slow year, with not many chances to grow a business.  Many contractors were working hard to keep their doors open during that trying time. I have noticed a lot of...Continue Reading

Bidding and Winning JOCs, SABERs, and IDIQs 06/26/2014 If you’ve considered growing your business by bidding and winning Federal Construction or Architectural and Engineering Contracts, this is your opportunity to learn some of the basics. In this FREE webinar, you will learn: What are JOCs, SABERs, and IDIQs Small Business Set-aside Registration Where to Find...Continue Reading

I remember the first time I started estimating for SABER. It was the first job, and we were a new SABER team at Luke AFB, AZ. I came in as a Plumber by trade and had some experience working on the SMART team and in the shops. I had some exposure in carpentry, heavy equipment,...Continue Reading

We have trained thousands of folks, and we know not everyone can spend two days in our Introductory class and then another two days in our Advanced. So we are taking the best out of each class and combining them. This class is all about cranking out estimates in e4Clicks! This class is uniquely designed....Continue Reading

Here is your new RSMeans City Cost Index update. There are two ways to complete this update. First is the manual way for folks that don’t have the permission to run the update or have time to wait for their IT team to complete this process. Simply download the actual CCI file using the following link. www.4-clicks.com/dl/rsmCCI.tps...Continue Reading