JOC Unit Price Book Definition

JOC Unit Price Book Definition

JOC Unit Price Book:  A JOC UPB differs from a reference and/or generic construction cost book/guide. A JOC Unit Price Book,the foundation of any JOC Program and critical to its success optimally includes the following;

1.) Locally researched cost data (using a national average price book and associated localization factors for a JOC Program can introduce unacceptable errors in cost estimation).,

2.) Ability to be “locked” (UPB line item can’t be changed or modified by contractors or owners during specified time periods of the JOC. Non-prepriced line items (items not contained within the UPB) can be created, however, can be easily tracked/found and totaled).

3.) Contains 90% or more of the line items required for typical JOC projects to be encounter during the duration of the JOC Program.

4.) Separate demolition line items,

5.) Line item modifiers. line items that add or deduct costs from parent line items based upon quantities, specialized work practices, etc.

6.) Line item level organization by CSI Masterformat 50 Division at the line item level as well as section level,

7.) Supporting secure, cloud-based JOC software to enable collaboration and ease of access/implementation/use as well as monitoring and reporting.