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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
4d-5d BIM will support facility management and associated construction projects, however, more efficient construction project delivery methods MUST be linked to your BIM strategy. Whether integrated with 4d, 5d BIM or stand alone, Job Order Contracting – JOC / SABER – is the standard for facility renovation, repair, and sustainability construction project control and transparency....Continue Reading
MasterFormat® Updates: Did you know Masterformat2004 will now be revised annually each spring? Did you know there is now a new Division? The major updates to MasterFormat2004 are: A new division, Division 46 – Water and Wastewater Equipment, which significantly expands the document’s coverage of environmental engineering specifications Revisions to Division 44 – Pollution and...Continue Reading
Another great question from a 4Clicker – “What’s the difference between construction cost estimating, and construction cost engineering”? “Construction Cost Estimating” is the process/service of determining the future cost of a construction project/program for a new building, or the repair, maintenance, renovation, or renewal of an existing building ( or other physical infrastructure asset –...Continue Reading
