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Application
Inside PreQualify app, you can access blank subcontractor applications. A construction prequalification application is a process where a contractor or construction company provides information about their qualifications, capabilities, and financial stability to a client or a project owner before bidding or being considered for a construction project.
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Bid amount
Inside Calculator, you enter relevant information about the project you are bidding on in order to calculate an estimated bid amount. This form typically requires inputting details such as building square foot size, project type, and location associated with the project.
Once you have entered all the necessary information into the “bid amount” form, the calculator performs calculations based on the inputs to provide you with an estimated bid amount. This amount represents the total price you anticipate submitting to complete the project.
Bid due date
The specific date by which all subcontractors are required to submit their quotes for a particular project during the pre-construction phase. The bid due date is a crucial milestone in the bidding process as it allows the general contractor to gather all the necessary quotes from subcontractors. This information enables them to evaluate the proposals, compare prices, and select the subcontractors who will be awarded the contracts for various aspects of the construction project.
Building type
The categorization of construction projects based on their specific characteristics, functions, and intended use. It helps differentiate between various types of buildings based on their purpose and design.
In the construction industry, each building project is classified into a particular building type to indicate its distinct features. Examples of building types include: Multi-family, Restaurants, Industrial.
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Calculator
A tool used to perform estimating pricing, costs, and profit calculations.
Company
The general contractor or construction firm responsible for either soliciting bids for a construction project or actively engaged in the construction process of a building.
Within the Project Board’s company section, essential information about the contracting entity is provided, including its name, address, contact phone number, website, and the geographic region where the company operates.
Contacts
The individuals associated with each project who hold decision-making roles. These individuals play a crucial part in scheduling and procuring trades for the project. The primary contact roles typically include estimators and project managers.
Contacts on the Project board consist of essential information such as their first and last names, phone numbers, and email addresses. This information allows users of the project board to easily identify and connect with the relevant decision makers for a specific project.
Cost & Profit
A Calculator feature where you input information regarding on-site labor to determine important financial metrics. These metrics include project profit margin, payroll cost, and overhead cost.
When estimating a project, the cost & profit section prompts you with questions related to labor expenses incurred on the construction site. By providing relevant data such as labor hours, wages, rates, and any additional labor-related costs, the calculator or estimating tool calculates and generates the following results: Project Profit Margin, Payroll Cost, Overhead Cost, and more.
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Description
The initial tab within the project details, providing a text box where comprehensive job information is displayed. This section includes key details such as the project’s address, size, building type, plans or drawings, and the current phase of the project.
The description section acts as a central repository of vital information related to the project. It offers a text box where users can input and access comprehensive job details, allowing for a clear and concise overview of the project’s specifications and scope.
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Estimate Name
The designated field or used for providing a descriptive title or label for an estimate, specifically in the context of saving and transferring names to a proposal project. It serves as a concise identifier that captures the essence of the project or initiative being estimated. The purpose of the Estimate Name is to enable easy reference and organization of estimates within a larger project management system. For instance, examples of Estimate Names could include “100 Coconuts Factory LA” or “Mineola High School.”
Emergency Mobilization
A critical situation where immediate action is required by the Project Manager. It entails the need for prompt response and deployment of resources to address an urgent project requirement. When factoring in the pricing for a project, it is important to consider the additional costs associated with the rapid mobilization of personnel and equipment to meet the time-sensitive demands.
Emergency Pricing
A critical situation where immediate action is required by the Project Manager. It entails the need for prompt response and deployment of resources to address an urgent project requirement. When factoring in the pricing for a project, it is important to consider the additional costs associated with the rapid mobilization of personnel and equipment to meet the time-sensitive demands.
Estimated time on site
The calculated duration of work that is anticipated to be required at a specific location or project site. It is determined by dividing the bid amount by the average price per day of work. Typically, a standard workday is considered to be between 8 to 10 hours. In this context, the average price per day of work ranges from 1000 to 1700 units, taking into account a four-person crew working full days.
By using the bid amount and the average price per day, the Estimated Time on Site provides an estimate of how many days the project is expected to take to complete
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GMP
Guaranteed Maximum Price.” It is a type of pricing arrangement used in construction contracts, often in situations where the project scope is well-defined, but the exact costs are uncertain.
Guaranteed: The contractor guarantees that the project will not cost more than a specified maximum price. This provides cost certainty to the owner or client.
Maximum Price: The GMP sets a limit on the total cost of the project. If the actual costs of construction end up being lower than the GMP, the owner benefits from cost savings. If costs exceed the GMP due to changes or unforeseen circumstances, the contractor is typically responsible for covering the overage.
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Home
A overview of the applications available, the default landing page to begin your Ganarpro experience.
Hours worked by each employee
The duration of time that each employee within the crew works in a single day. It represents the number of hours dedicated to project-related tasks by individual crew members.
The specific length of the workday for each employee can vary based on factors such as industry standards, contractual agreements, and local regulations. Typically, a standard workday consists of 8 to 10 hours
Hourly employee rate
The monetary compensation paid to the employees working directly on the project site, excluding supervisors or managers. It represents the hourly wage or rate of pay provided to the on-site workforce for their labor and services.
The hourly labor rate is a critical component in calculating labor costs for a project.
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I don’t know sq. ft size
If you are uncertain about the exact square footage of a building and need to indicate a value of 0 square feet, you can utilize a designated checkbox for this purpose. By selecting this checkbox, it signifies that the square footage information is not available or is intentionally being kept at zero.
I know how long it takes
This field has a significant impact on mobilization costs, payroll, profit per day, and the overall profitability of the project. Ganarpro estimates how many days you will be on site, you can override our estimate and insert your own estimate.
By specifying the duration of work, you provide valuable information that influences the calculation of costs associated with mobilizing resources, such as equipment, personnel, and logistical arrangements. Additionally, it helps determine the payroll expenses for the designated time frame. Moreover, the profit per day is influenced by the estimated duration, as it affects the revenue generated within that period.
Important dates
On Project board, 5 important dates are displayed: added date, last updated date, pre construction bid date, break ground date, and completion date. Use these dates as a timeline to understand the project stage easier.
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) is used to invite contractors to submit proposals for specific products or services. An ITB primarily focuses on pricing and involves a more streamlined bidding process. ITBs provide project details, submission guidelines, and minimum qualifications. This ensures fairness and healthy competition among bidders, serving as a crucial step in the construction procurement process. The ITB is tailored for competitive bidding and plays a pivotal role in helping contractors secure construction projects.
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Labor cost / payroll
The total expenditure associated with compensating the on-site labor force for a specific project. It is calculated by multiplying the following factors: the number of laborers present on site each day, the hours worked by the crew per day, the hourly labor rate, and the number of days they are actively engaged in work on the site.
To determine the labor cost payroll, the number of laborers on site each day is multiplied by the hours worked per day by the crew. This product is then multiplied by the hourly labor rate, which represents the wage or rate of pay for each worker. Finally, this figure is multiplied by the number of days the laborers are anticipated to be actively working on the project site.
Laborers on Site Each Day
The number of workers present at the project site on a daily basis. Typically, an average crew consists of four individuals. However, the size of the crew can be influenced by various factors such as the volume of work available, the presence of other trades on site, and project deadlines.
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Mobilization cost
The costs associated with daily travel to the job site are taken into consideration. This covers expenses for fuel as well as the time spent at the beginning and end of each workday. A designated sum of $10 per laborer per day is factored in. For instance, if there are 4 laborers working for 4 days, the mobilization cost would be $40 per day, amounting to a total of $160.
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Newest
On Project board – there is a sort by filter and newest refers to the most recent added projects to Ganarpro. The actual phase of the project can be pre construction or close to completion.
Near completion
On Project board – there is a sort by filter and near completion refers to projects that have a completion date in the past or in the upcoming days. It shows projects that will be complete soon.
Not sure
Based on our analysis of more than 8,000 projects, we have identified a range of possibilities. For detailed information and insights, please refer to the project dataset available at https://www.ganarpro.com/blog-analytics-construction-projects-size-groups/. This dataset provides valuable information on construction project size groups, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Number of living units
The count of individual residential or hospitality spaces within a complex, such as apartments, hotel rooms, hospital rooms, and similar accommodations. When determining the price or cost estimation for such units, certain considerations apply based on the specific characteristics of each type.
Number of phases
The quantity of cleaning cycles or mobilizations necessary based on the scope of work specified by the General Contractor. In certain cases, it may be required to clean the units multiple times, and each instance of cleaning per unit is referred to as a phase or mobilization.
The number of phases is determined by the specific cleaning requirements for each unit or area. It accounts for the need to conduct multiple cleaning sessions to ensure that the desired level of cleanliness is achieved.
Number of stories
The vertical levels or floors present in a building. It serves as a measure of the building’s height and influences various aspects of a project, including the need to consider the cost of hiring lifting equipment.
The number of stories directly affects the logistics and requirements for accessing different levels of the building during construction, renovation, or other related tasks. If a project involves working on higher floors, it may be necessary to factor in the expense of renting or employing lifting equipment such as cranes, lifts, or scaffolding to facilitate safe and efficient operations.
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Overhead cost
Overhead for a cleaning company typically includes indirect costs that are not directly related to the actual cleaning services provided but are necessary to run the business. On the Cleanup Calculator, we default your overhead to 14% of bid amount, you can lower or increase to match your business needs.
- Rent or lease payments for office space, storage facilities, or equipment.
- Insurance premiums for liability, workers’ compensation, and property coverage.
- Utility bills for electricity, water, and gas.
- Internet and phone expenses.
- Accounting and legal fees.
- Marketing and advertising costs.
- Office supplies and equipment such as computers, printers, and cleaning supplies.
- Employee benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
- Vehicle expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and repairs.
- Taxes, licenses, and permits.
Overhead cost percent allocated
Defaulted at 14% you can adjust this number up or down to match your business. For instance, a small-scale residential project may typically have an overhead percentage of around 10%, while larger commercial projects could have an overhead percentage of 15% or even higher. By increasing or decreasing the Overhead Percentage, the overall overhead amount can be adjusted accordingly.
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Phase
The phases of a construction project may vary depending on the type and complexity, Ganarpro groups projects into 4 phases:
- Pre-construction Phase: Includes Design and Procurement. General contractor likely not awarded job yet, owner has to select a general contractor. All bids are accepted.
- Work in progress Phase: Where the work is carried out according to the plans and specifications developed in the design phase. This phase may involve excavation, foundation work, framing, electrical and mechanical installation, and finishing work.
- 90% contracts purchased Phase: Includes Commissioning and Testing Phase and Handover and Closeout Phase: the project is handed over to the owner, and final paperwork, including permits, warranties, and operation manuals are provided. Final inspections and approvals are conducted, and final clean is purchased and completed.
- Historical Phase: includes projects that are no longer bidding and are mostly complete and turned over to the owner.
Plans Drawings
On Project board – there is a sort by filter and plans drawings refers to projects that do have Architectural drawings attached to the project. Drawings explained: visual representations of a building or structure that provide a detailed plan for its construction. Architectural drawings can include floor plans, elevations, sections, and details that show the dimensions, materials, and structural components of a building.
PreQualify
An internal application that gives access to blank subcontractor applications. You can upload your filled in applications to manage in Ganarpro. You must submit your application directly to the customer.
Price per Square Foot
Used to determine the cost of a specific area or space in a construction project. It represents the amount of money required to build or renovate each square foot of the project.
The Price per Square Foot is calculated by dividing the total cost of the project by the total square footage of the area being considered. This metric provides a standardized unit for comparing and estimating construction costs across different projects.
Price per unit
Pricing structure based on individual units within an apartment or hotel complex. It involves determining the price for each separate unit or room, taking into account the specific characteristics and features of each unit.
In the case of apartments, the Price Per Unit entails setting a price for each individual residential unit within the complex. Factors such as unit size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, amenities, and other relevant factors are considered to establish the pricing structure. Each unit is priced individually based on its unique attributes and market value.
Projects
An internal application that contains Project Board and Research. Displays building construction projects, actively bidding and complete projects.
Project Board
An internal application that displays a map with a search location option and job pins with matching job data detail boxes.
Project profit amount
The financial gain or net income derived from a project. It is calculated by subtracting the total costs, including overhead and payroll expenses, from the bid amount.
To determine the Project Profit Amount, the bid amount is considered as the initial projected revenue for the project. From this, the combined costs of overhead, which covers expenses such as supervision, fuel, food, supplies, equipment rental, sales, etc., and the labor payroll expenses are subtracted.
By subtracting the total costs from the bid amount, the Project Profit Amount is obtained. This represents the remaining funds available as profit after accounting for all associated expenses.
Profit per day
The amount of profit earned per day during the duration of a project. It is calculated by dividing the project’s total profit by the number of days worked on the site. This metric serves as an important indicator of the opportunity cost, indicating how much money can be earned per day based on the job estimate.
To calculate the Profit per day, the Project Profit Amount, representing the overall profit generated from the project, is divided by the number of days the project is expected to be active on the site.
Profit margin %
The portion of revenue allocated for profit in relation to the total cost of a project or product. It represents the percentage by which the price is increased above the cost to achieve a desired level of profit.
For example, if the total cost of a project is $100 and a profit margin of 30% is chosen, the price is set at $130. This means that $30 (30% of $100) is allocated as profit, resulting in a selling price of $130.
Proposal
A formal document that outlines a scope of work, and a price estimate for a project that is presented to a person or organization for consideration or approval. Our Project app includes a Proposal Generator and scope of work templates for download.
Public works
On Project board – there is a sort by filter and Public works refers to union and davis bacon prevailing wage projects, which are all funded and carried out by government entities or agencies, and are intended to benefit the public.
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Saved estimates
On Calculator, you can view all your previous saved estimates. From this section, you can edit the estimate, mark as accepted, delete, and create a proposal.
Scrubbing, Buffing, Polishing floors
The process of thoroughly cleaning, enhancing, and restoring the appearance of floors. This task may involve activities like extensive grout removal or paint removal. The cost associated with these activities includes the use of specialized machinery or hazardous chemicals.
During the scrubbing, buffing, and polishing process, dedicated equipment and tools are employed to effectively clean and improve the condition of the floors. This may include the use of floor scrubbers, buffers, or polishers, depending on the specific requirements of the project.
Similar projects
On Project board, similar projects refers to jobs that contain the same state and have the same building project type. All projects in the similar projects right column section will be active.
Size
A Project board filter to show 6 size options. Extra small = 1-4,000 square feet, Small = 4,001-31,000, Medium = 31,001- 150,000, and Large projects = 150,001 – 500,000, and Extra large projects are 500,001 – 3,800,000 square feet. We analyzed a set of 5,000 building construction projects to confirm these average group sizes.
Square Foot Size
The area or size of the building being worked on, measured in square feet. This measurement is typically obtained from the drawings or plans associated with the project. However, it is advisable to confirm the square foot size with the Project Manager or designated Estimating contact to ensure accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
The Square Foot Size serves as a fundamental parameter for estimating various aspects of the project, such as material quantities, labor requirements, and overall cost estimation. It provides a quantitative measure of the building’s size, allowing for more precise calculations and assessments.
State
State selection impacts the adjustment of the hourly labor rate. By specifying the state, the appropriate regional labor rate is applied. This information is then carried over to generate the proposal, ensuring accurate pricing based on the chosen state’s labor market conditions.
Supplies cost
In the context of construction cleaning, “supplies cost” refers to the expenses incurred in acquiring the various materials, tools, cleaning agents, and equipment necessary to effectively clean and prepare a construction site or a newly constructed building for occupancy. Construction cleaning involves a thorough cleaning process to remove debris, dust, dirt, and any leftover materials from the construction or renovation work. Here’s a breakdown of what supplies list entails in construction cleaning: https://www.ganarpro.com/support/construction-cleaning-supplies-list/
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Updated
On Project board – there is a sort by filter and updated refers to The last time a project had any information changed. Updated is a positive trigger signaling more information is being added to project bidding details.