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There’s a New Sheriff in Town at NAHB: Jim Tobin Becomes CEO

The Pro Builder

Before becoming NAHB’s chief lobbyist in 2011, he was NAHB’s VP for federal relations. We also want to make sure we're satisfying the needs of the Federation and that our local and state associations have the right tools from NAHB, including the delivery of a best-in-class residential construction show at the International Builders’ Show.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. Ballard, G.

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Planning Major and Minor Facilities / Asset Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance, Renovation, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Available Tools and Services.

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A/E/C Marketing Best Practices Webcast

Construction Marketing

Webcast – Tuesday September 15, 2011. A webcast on Architectural, Engineering and Construction or A/E/C Marketing Best Practices is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1 pm CST.

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A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Robust processes have been proven and available for decades and have now evolved into full solution frameworks for improving construction productivity. Collaboration is critical in achieving best value construction outcomes. Collaborative Construction Environment. All the tools and support services are readily available.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. All of the following are provided via the LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting solution.

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Relationship-based FM

Job Order Contracting

Without full support in this regard any LEAN initiative will fail. Robust LEAN implementations build long-term relationships wherein owners, service providers, and building users know and appreciate the value of each other… through processes that support open, construction, and ongoing interactions. von Felten, D.