Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2019

Proven collaborative construction delivery methods have existed for decades. These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. See… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction. ). robust LEAN processes and workflows, 3.)

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

if the unit price book is prepared correctly. JOC Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams must be integrated and observe robust LEAN philosophies and practices. . Paying for JOC Program tools and service via a percentage fee based upon construction volume can result in excessive costs to all participants and stakeholders.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Procurement Quality Assurance Quality Control 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

LEAN construction delivery saves time, money, and delivers quality on a consistent basis. Through a robust process, LEAN construction delivery assures early and ongoing collaboration, an environment of mutual respect and shared risk/reward. Learn more about LEAN… The Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Collaboration Communication 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2017

BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. Learn more… 2017 BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management Facility Management 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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization. Construction Documents. The Construction Project Delivery Method, the Contract, and the associate Operations Manual/Execution Guide must all be consider jointly.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Change management – Moving from traditional ad hoc day to day practices to robust workflows based upon proven LEAN processes. A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard. Again, the application of “generic factors” easily introduces significant errors in construction cost estimates.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. All of these issues and more are addressed using LEAN alternative construction. By reducing waste, existing budgets and staff can be optimized. Project Delivery Method.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 58

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 58

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Reliable construction cost data is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build requirement and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activity. Implementing a reliable, high-quality cost estimate and associated best practices associated with effective program level management should be a priority.

Quality Assurance 66

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Construction Management Procurement 66

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations. JOC Program Development.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Facility Management 66

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting 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) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 66

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction is routine for facilities management professionals with appropriate leadership skills and competency. LEAN processes and workflows. WHAT IS A PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM.

Lean Construction 51

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Building Optimization Risk Management 51

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

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.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Risk 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.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Risk Management 40

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. Construction Quality.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. What LEAN Job Order Contracting?

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2019

Early collaboration and other associated key requirements of LEAN construction delivery methods virtually eliminate waste and deliver the highest value projects to owners and AEC service providers. Hopefully the adoption process will accelerate to help limited the 30%+ of waste rampant across the construction sector. .

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 51

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Risk Management 51

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. Learn more… A SImple Guide to LEAN Construction. The post Improve AECOO Performance Today!

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 55

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Lean Construction Property Management 55

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Best value construction metrics involve continuous assessment of team performance and improvement. Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure. Peter Cholakis.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Empowering Owners with On-Demand Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Facilities Repair, Renovation, & Construction is what we do each and every day. LEAN construction delivery, specifically the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution measurably repair, renovation, and construction outcomes. info@4bt.us.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2019

Creating facilities value for all stakeholders requires rigorous LEAN processes that support and assure collaborative early and ongoing information sharing, as well as decision support systems based upon current and actionable information. Creating Facilities Value. contact-form-7].

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting best management practices are critical to assuring optimal outcomes for owners, building users, and construction contractors. Construction firms bid a coefficient (typically between 0.80 and 1.20) which is then applied to a unit price book (UPB). Construction of new visitor centers.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2019

Line items for construction tasks specific to an organization can also be researched and used. No other source provides locally researched detailed line item construction cost data using the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) approach and 5% rule. The post Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is Critical appeared first on 4BT.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Public Works Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3 – Hoe to provide focus upon best value, quality, timeliness, and reasonable cost, assuring overall satisfaction. LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3. All tasks are fully defined by detailed locally researched unit price line items from the accepted unit price book.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2019

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and 2.)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. JOC Unit Price Book. Standard data architecture – CSI Masterformat is the North American standard data format for construction.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Learning how to avoid construction disputes is important to real property owners, AEs, builders, and building users. This can be done through the deployment of LEAN collaborative construction delivery methodology. The following will help building owners and service providers jointly minimize risks and avoid project disputes. (1)

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2019

A significant portion of taxpayer funds are allocated to facilities and other physical infrastructure to ensure quality of life. JOC is most commonly used to clear deferred maintenance backlog, as well as efficiently meet a wide range of construction project needs. Job Order Contracting Basics. WHAT IS JOB ORDER CONTRACTING?

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts. This changes the delivery attitude and “breaks the barriers” common to traditional construction delivery models.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Robust, Proven Processes that Delivery Approximately 90% of Renovation, Repair, and Minor New Construction Projects… On-Time, On-Budget, & To Everyone’s Satisfaction. Produce value through sustainable LEAN business practices. Assure quality through common language and common data environment (CDE).

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Lean Construction Risk Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Rethink, Reshape, Rewrite Your Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Methods. The only proven way to improve facilities management outcomes is to RETHINK,, RESHAPE, and REWRITE your facilities repair, renovation, and construction procurement and delivery methods. The Solution.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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