LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Most of the repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build construction projects end up over budget, and otherwise fail due the use traditional inefficient, archaic, and antagonistic processes. The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment. Project kick-off meeting.

Maintenance 80

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 80

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. LEAN methods assure alignment of facilities/infrastructure needs with organizational objectives and provide an operational framework for best value planning, procurement, and project execution.

Lean Construction 69

Lean Construction Facility Management Risk Management Schedule Management 69

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Four BT, LLC. Examples: cost of materials, power, water, labor.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Management Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for repairs. A process that does not provide stakeholders with cost visibility, transparency, or management capabilities. There has not been a valid metric to enable cost management.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Quality Assurance 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are?

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

Government Works 76

Government Works Lean Construction Material Storage Contracts 76

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure. Process requirements include: #1.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

BDC Network

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

Schedule Management 92

Schedule Management Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 92

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contractor proposal is prepared and submitted with the JOC System and includes: Line-items for all require construction task as selected from the UPB, and associated quantities.

General Contracting 104

General Contracting Approvals Change Management Schedule Management 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A recent survey by Dodge Data & Analytics found that a significant majority of contractors (93%) indicated that their projects had been affected by rising construction costs due to supply chain issues. . To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There are many construction contract types out there. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. . If only it were that simple.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

LetsBuild

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management 52

LetsBuild

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

The construction industry is known for very low profit margins, with few companies being profitable enough to sustain expansion. Project management plays an important role in cost control and profitability of construction companies since it influences the cash flow of the business.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s construction news , we will look into the idigitalhub that has formed a partnership with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in the construction fire safety legislation in the UK. Moreover, a new collaborative work management solution has been released by Elecosoft. It also speeds up project site travel.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Collaboration Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Most of the repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build construction projects end up over budget, and otherwise fail due the use traditional inefficient, archaic, and antagonistic processes. The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Best Value JOC Cooperatives MATTER On-demand, On-Time, On-Budget, Repair-Renovation & Minor New Construction. Public Sector Facilities Management Practices require the following in order to meet fiduciary responsibility… and procure and deliver best value facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects.

Contracts 40

Contracts Facility Management Lean Construction Schedule Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity. JOC is the implementation of robust LEAN best management practices. Better definition, establishment, and attainment/reduction of schedules.

Sustainability 56

Sustainability Facility Management Contracts Lean Construction 56

Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Granger Construction was honored to join the McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Services Building and Karmanos Cancer Institute project team in receiving a 2023 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award. Key trade parterns included Casadei Steel; Dee Cramer; Gunthorpe; Integrity; and Shaw Electric.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 3, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting. Isn’t it time you stopped the waste, the worrying, and the hassles commonly associated with facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction??? Procuring and executing on-demand, on-budget, on-time, quality construction services has traditionally been difficult. Comes to New Mexico!

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

JOC is a LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods, and a form of Integrated Project Delivery – IPD. A “Pre-proposal meeting” is held between the “JOC Program Manager” (PM), user/client, and contractor to generally define a work need. PM will schedule/establish Progress Meetings.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Approvals 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is no exception.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Modular Construction Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. LEAN construction methodology with a focus upon win-win long terms relationships, outcomes, and best value should be founding principles. Project/task templates.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why Choosing the Right Delivery Method Matters in Construction. Although construction and car services are two very different industries, the same sentiments are valued; the journey is just as important as the end result. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Schedule Management Risk Management General Contracting 52

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. For most facility portfolio owners these types of projects represent a significantly larger capital outlay than major new construction.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Lean Construction Facility Management Contracts 40

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

While service and construction management software can make work life easier and more productive for both office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? What Makes Construction Accounting Software Unique?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Jonas Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While service and construction management software can streamline business operations and enhance efficiency for both the back office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? What Makes Construction Accounting Software Unique?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Jonas Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While service and construction management software can streamline business operations and enhance efficiency for both the back office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? What Makes Construction Accounting Software Unique?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45