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
It’s that time of the year, just released, 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...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
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
It’s that time of the year, just released, 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...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
4Clicks Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise class software and services announces the beta release of Ceasel. Ceasel is a highly advanced, multi-user, collaborative cloud cost estimating platform designed from “the ground up”. Based upon Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform, Ceasel combines the latest cloud computing technology with superior ease-of-use to enable users to cost-effectively, easily,...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
FedBizOpps is a web based portal which allows contractors to review Federal Business Opportunities. The URL for the system is: www.fbo.gov This is a great tool to use to see what is coming up for your JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MACC, MATOC, SATOC and other types of construction projects from the Federal Government.Continue Reading
Estimators come with multiple skill levels and various areas of expertise. Here’s a list of traits and attributes common to many construction cost estimators. 1. Years (typically at least a decade) of experience as an estimator, usually including some form of “field work.” 2. Love of a new challenge. While there are similarities is many/most...Continue Reading
4Clickers, check out our e4Clicks Hybrid Training Class. Brand new users can go from zero to hero. Experienced users can master the graduate level tools. 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...Continue Reading
The new Introduction to Architectural Estimating 2-Day Class is very important for: Learning how to use RSMeans for Architectural Estimating Optimizing your RSMeans Architectural Estimating skills Learning RSMeans if you’re a new 4Clicker Architectural estimating with RSMeans requires experience. For example, finding the right lock set at the right price can be a challenge! Unless...Continue Reading
It’s that time of the year, just released, 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...Continue Reading
4Clicks provides access to the most comprehensive RSMeans Cost Databases available. As the largest RSMeans strategic business partner we have been enabled to enhance RSMeans Cost Data to over 400,000 cost line items. 4Clicks exclusively builds out each line item modifier. In many places throughout the book, RSMeans instructs that prices should be added or...Continue Reading
12-13 December, e4Clicks 2-Day Introductory Training Class Hosted by the JOC Group, Phoenix, AZ. Please call The JOC Group (602) 284-6121Continue Reading
4Clicks December Chatter Newsletter By an Estimator for Estimators Quote of the Month! Is e4Clicks Missing Line Items? Enhanced RSMeans Cost Data Repricing to 2014 2014 Training Q & A Corner 2014 RSMeans Books Partnering with Education YouTube FeedbackContinue Reading
To: Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, AEs, Facility Managers, Planners, and Procurement Professionals This online class is perfect if you don’t have time to make it to our 2-Day Introductory training classes but could use some help getting started! Getting started is six hours and designed to get you up and going with e4Clicks Project Estimator or...Continue Reading
