Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Contractual collaboration commitment from all parties. The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking.

Facility Management 93

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 93

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Lean Acquisition Planning : Collaborate to assure all parties are involved in determining physical, functional, and financial requirements.

Procurement 86

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 86

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2018

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.) The post JOC Unit Price Book Definition appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 40

Estimating Collaboration Contracts 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Remember that a cost estimate is NOT then same a price estimate.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2023

Objective, current, and verifiable data and a robust collaborative workflow form the foundation of a successful JOC Program. For example, cost analysis, a critical component of any JOC Program Workflow becomes meaningless if the unit price book is not locally researched, or simply wrong.

Approvals 52

Approvals Estimating Collaboration Lean Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Materials, labor, and equipment cost breakdowns and detailed descriptions in plain English provide the highest level of granularity and value when preparing a cost estimate.

Contracts 40

Contracts Estimating General Contracting Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 19, 2018

A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. Using the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, factors range from 1.01 on an general basis.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Estimating Approvals Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. The post IPD – Ensuring Construction COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond!

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They EMPOWER internal and external teams to plan, procure, and execute projects collaboratively on an early and ongoing basis, while also ensuring a detailed, clearly communicated, and verifiable cost and technical scope of work. At the core of these robust processes is a locally researched detailed unit price cost book. Learn more?

Project Management 81

Project Management Construction Management Procurement Communication 81

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

Estimating 45

Estimating Risk Management Lean Construction Project Management 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2017

Creating a cost estimate in construction requires experience not only in estimating but in actual construction tasks. Preparing multiple reasonable detailed estimates efficiently as requires using a line item construction cost database. Cost Estimate in Construction. info@4BT.US. contact-form].

Estimating 40

Estimating Property Management Construction Equipment Facility Management 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 14, 2017

Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Not surprisingly there is a great deal of confusion about Job Order Contracting, especially when it come to unit prices books and the use of appropriate and best value construction cost data.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 14, 2016

LEAN Construction & Selecting a Unit Price Book – UPB. Common terms, definitions and financial transparency, however, are two of several requirements for implementing LEAN collaborative construction delivery. Sufficient information to create cost estimates for 90% or more of project work commonly encountered. (90%

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Construction Equipment Contracts Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating 40

Estimating General Contracting Cost Control Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE-Home.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Fire Protection Systems Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. Transparently sharing detailed information, about renovation, repair, and construction requirements and associated costs, among collaborative team members is key to the success of any Job Order Contract and improving outcomes.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Total Cost Visibility/Awareness.

Estimating 40

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Facility Management 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Electronic Cost Books and Calculators – RSMeans CostWorks RSMeans Online. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. Electronic Cost Books and Calculators – RSMeans CostWorks.

Estimating 40

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 24, 2015

However, if you do a lot of detailed RSMeans line item estimating for JOC, SABER, IDIQ, BOS, or similar work, you know there’s a need for greater productivity, collaboration, and transparency than what spreadsheets, online cost books, or generic cost estimating software can provide.

Estimating 49

Estimating Building Products Distribution Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 49

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contracts 97

Contracts Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Quality Assurance 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule Management 66

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 66

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

100% real-time view of all you JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposals, Estimates. Does your technical team (engineering/facilities management) and procurement team review detailed line-item estimate prepared by your JOC contractor(s)? Is your JOC Program based upon LEAN collaborative construction delivery principles?

Contracts 90

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 90

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Avoiding construction cost overruns is best accomplished by, Getting the front-end of capital investments right, including using reliable reference class information to create unbiased cost estimates. Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used. The more localized and granular the information the best.

Building Optimization 60

Building Optimization Lean Construction Estimating Procurement 60

Building Information Management

MAY 14, 2015

. – Adopt the industry standard – 80%+ of all JOCs are based upon RSMeans Cost Data (typically the RSMeans Facilities Cost Book). – Easy compare your estimates with Contractor estimates using automation – comment at a line item level! – Copy, paste, and share estimates. Contractors.

Estimating 49

Estimating Contracts Project Management Facility Management 49

Extranet Evolution

APRIL 13, 2023

When I wrote my book, “Construction Collaboration Technologies: An Extranet Evolution”, in 2005, I looked forward to a rosy collaborative future encompassing BIM, real-time collaboration, mobile technologies, and rich integration with back-office and others systems.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 69

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Government Works Surveying 69

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

If you have any experience with construction it becomes very clear, very fast, that early and ongoing communication among skilled, capable, and trustworthy participants, all of whom working collaboratively toward mutually beneficial goals, is the ONLY path to success. Enables Collaboration. Early and Ongoing Communication.

Collaboration 45

Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Surveying 45

Building Information Management

AUGUST 7, 2012

JOC Cost Estimating Class – August 22nd – 2012. joc-estimating-workshop-aug-2012-3. Estimating Workshop. JOC Estimating Process. Owner/Contractor Collaboration. Unit Price Book/Databases. JOC Estimating Software. • The Estimate. Unit Price Book/Databases. The Estimate.

Estimating 45

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Facility Management 45

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB). DON’T – Do not use a national average cost book and attempt to create a UPB, with or without factors or construction cost indices (CCIs). Implement JOC in phases and grow the program over time.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Financial transparency is provided through the use of an associated detailed unit price book. Owners must have leadership skills and a degree of competency with respect to LEAN collaboration construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. How often should a unit price book, UPB, be updated, and how?

Contracts 78

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 78

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses. With apps and software solutions, project managers can now connect their project sites to the office for efficient collaboration and effective communication.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

Contracts 87

Contracts Building Automation Project Management Procurement 87

LetsBuild

MARCH 3, 2023

This includes going over your spec book, construction drawings, etc. Collaborate with material manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the right materials arrive at your site in the right quantities at the right time. Determine the estimated time that each activity will require.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Construction Management 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

At the very core of the transformation, is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book, complete with full granularity and ability to alter labor, material, equipment, crew, and productivity components… all organized by CSI Masterformat.

Procurement 60

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 60