JOC Software Technology: Do’s
- JOC software technology should primarily focus upon enabling contractors and owners to create detailed line item construction costs estimates, using the appropriate JOC unit price books,that adequately reflect the scope of work required by the owner.
- The software should be easy to install and use. The JOC software technology should lock the JOC unit price book as well as clearly differentiate between priced (unit prices from the current JOC unit price book) and non-prepriced line items (NPP).
- Cloud-based software enables the highest levels of collaboration and easiest implementation.
- The system should support the JOC process.
- JOC software should be reasonably priced and available at on a subscription by concurrent user basis.
- Regularly engage in JOC software technology hands-on training.
JOC Software Technology: Don’ts
- Do not rely upon spreadsheets or “cost calculators”, or online generic cost estimating systems for a JOC software technology. These approaches are cumbersome and prone to error. In addition, not using JOC-specific software may create serious issues regarding contract compliance, lead to economic loss, and/or legal disputes.
- JOC software should not hinder the JOC process or negatively impact productivity.
- JOC software fees should not be paid as a percentage of the overall construction volume, as this can easily result in excessive costs.
- JOC software technology should not only be used by a JOC consultant, but regulary used by the real property owner by both technical and procurement/purchasing authorities.
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