Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery are important to professionals hoping to meet their fiduciary responsibilities by maximizing the use of taxpayer funds. The most common and proven tools for this is a detailed, locally researched unit price book.

Procurement 41

Procurement Lean Construction Collaboration Construction Equipment 41

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. Incomplete, outdated, poorly organized, or improperly communicated information. Poorly defined/communicated scope of work. Team members not informed on an early and ongoing basis.

Maintenance 90

Maintenance Change Management Facility Management Procurement 90

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates. Unit Price Book Management.

Facility Management 93

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Attainment of sustainable facilities management involves creating an environment for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams that fosters productivity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Facility Management 79

Facility Management Sustainability Maintenance Building Performance Measurement 79

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Required components for a robust systemic FM solution include the following: Robust collaborative process integrating internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams on an early and ongoing basis, supported by a long-term, mutually beneficial multi-party agreements and an operations manual/execution guide.

Facility Management 97

Facility Management Sustainability Change Management Project Management 97

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

A locally researched, granular, detailed line-item unit price book (UPB) is a valuable tool for creating a valid construction cost estimate. The collaborative use of a locally researched UPB on an early and ongoing basis also aids in the creation of a detailed, well-communicated Scope of Work (SOW). via Four BT, LLC www.4bt.us

Estimating 100

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

Contracts 52

Contracts Procurement Quality Assurance Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Owner establishes a LEAN Job Order Program and selects vendors via a full and open best value procurement process: Minimum and maximum quantities or dollar values for annual construction and individual projects. During planning, procurement, and facilities professionals should work together to develop a clear. statement of work (SOW).

Contracts 81

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 81

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? Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Construction method required by the procurement law in certain states.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Job order contracting is program-based LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery method. Focus of all participants and stakeholders is upon well defined and well communicated mutually beneficial outcomes. JOC should NEVER be used solely as a means to speed procurement and/or bypass requisite procurement oversight.

Procurement 59

Procurement Facility Management Collaboration Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

The combination of owner support and a programmatic LEAN JOC Program integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on-time and on-budget, without excessive administrative cost or burden. Lack of owner leadership and competency, and.

Contracts 89

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 89

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Regular Updates: Regularly update the line item estimates contained within the unit price book/constructon task catalong. Market conditions can fluctuate frequently.

Contracts 79

Contracts Estimating Site Planning Construction Equipment 79

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Integration of Design and Construction : Unlike modern construction, where design (architecture) and construction are often separate entities, the master builder concept integrates both, allowing for seamless communication between design intent and execution.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 68

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 68

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. The results are… Excessive maintenance costs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. Fully Compliant. Edwards Deming.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 93

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 93

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery & Detailed, Locally Researched Line Item Construction Cost Data.

Estimating 60

Estimating Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used. Establishing an integrated and collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment within which the incentive structure encourages all involved work to deliver optimal outcomes.

Building Optimization 60

Building Optimization Lean Construction Estimating Procurement 60

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

.” While a model can be defined in multiple ways, for the most part it is a way of sharing information and/or a level of understanding, or “a means for conceptualization and communication of ideas in a precise and unambiguous form” (Matipa, 2008). COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT.

Building Standards 76

Building Standards Property Management Structural Systems Communication 76

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a cohesive, collaborative, and program-driven environment. Team focus is directed towards mutually beneficial, well-communicated outcomes. Program versus Project View.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Communication 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

The benefits of collaborative teams working within an integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Environment are well documented. The key is to set up a programmatic approach, within with all projects are planned, procured, and executed. If you already have a JOC program, administrative costs can be reduced 3x to 10x!

Facility Management 81

Facility Management Procurement Project Management Property Management 81

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. A detailed scope of work is associated with a detailed line item cost estimate and builder’s proposal based upon a locally researched unit price book.

Schedule Management 66

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

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

Achievement of these goals in a timely, consistent, and cost effective value manner involves becoming aware of LEAN best value construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and available tools. The unit price book, UPB, is one of the most important tools beyond introductory and ongoing training.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement Facility Management 59

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).

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Current JOC solutions integrate construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, associated participants and stakeholders, and more! Financial transparency is provided through the use of an associated detailed unit price book. Single trade JOCs” such as fencing, electrical, communications, roofing, etc., Absolutely not.

Contracts 78

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 78

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Nonetheless, a small, but growing number of real property owners and facilities management teams have embraced changing to integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Builder supplies a detailed line item scope of work and proposal developed from an approved, locally researched unit price book.

Maintenance 61

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 61

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Facility Management 88

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 88

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Procure JOC products and support services on a firm, fixed fee basis. Services and software should be procured solely based upon quantity. Accept lump sump contractors or subcontractor quotes Use “national average” unit price books with, or without location factors. Don’ts.

Contracts 46

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Procurement 46

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Change management to address the fundamental evolution from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. A shared set of terms and definitions is needed to clearly communicate requirements through a project lifecycle, from concept through delivery and ongoing operations. Common data environment (CDE).

Maintenance 81

Maintenance Change Management Quality Assurance Collaboration 81

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology, for starters, all have far more impact upon the final as-built cost than the original estimate. is communicated clearly and plainly in a common format that all participants can understand. Reliable Construction Cost Estimate. detailed, 2.) Process and Tools.

Estimating 59

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2019

Understanding and having access to current, actionable, prevailing wage rates for your area… AND associated locally researched unit price book (UPB) with detailed line item cost data is CRITICAL to REAL PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDERS, aAE’s, and Oversight Groups. Proposals the truly reflect owner needs and scope of work.

Government Works 46

Government Works Communication Public Works Procurement 46

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency.

Lean Construction 46

Lean Construction Site Planning Facility Management Procurement 46

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

All of the necessary tools and services are readily available to maximize productivity and overall levels of satisfaction via LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery. A locally researched detailed unit price book is a requisite element for adequately communicating and costing scope of work. Learn more?

Maintenance 53

Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management 53

PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

In addition to estimating software, you can also add construction procurement software to your technology lineup. Faster Project Communication Something that many construction professionals don’t think about is that estimating software can help you quickly communicate accurate information with your customers.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2019

How public sector procurement, facilities management, and oversight groups develop, operate, maintain, reuse, and recycle these assets is critical to our economic, environmental, and social well-being. Furthermore, best value facilities and asset management is a mandate for public service procurement and facilities management professionals.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Integration with planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and domains is equally critical. Program Approach – Collaborative construction cost estimating, like all related phases such as planning, procurement, and delivery, is best leveraged via a program approach versus a project mentality.

Estimating 58

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 58

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Best value construction requires the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery people, processes, information, and technology. Tracking communication activities as well as workflows and associated phases is a central focus of best value construction performance monitoring.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Collaboration 59

PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

​ "Packed with invaluable tips, insights and advice, Construction Management from Project Concept to Completion is an easy to read project management book that explores the complete construction project lifecycle: from project inception, where the owner decides what they want, where they want it through project execution to completion.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 52