iField Smart

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tracking construction Pain Points Episode 2 : The Time Crunch: Strategies for Efficient Project Scheduling In the construction world, all parties aim to minimize time delays due to the fact that they may cause additional expenses, penalty clauses and loss of goodwill. There you can identify potentialbottlenecks and resource conflicts.

Schedule Management 59

Schedule Management Risk Management Site Planning Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. At it’s core LEAN is quite simple.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2023

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. First… forget all the misinformation about both BIM and LEAN construction. Reach out if you are ready for a change. contact-form].

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. Our robust processes and technology deliver a best value solution and a solid foundation for continuous improvement.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. For more information, just ask.

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Change Management. Status Quo.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. I’d Like to Learn More.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

LetsBuild

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. All projects follow a core programmatic process.

Procurement 105

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. Poor leadership across the public sector with respect to facilities/built environment asset life-cycle management.

Procurement 103

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 103

LetsBuild

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Site Planning 98

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. These are not LEAN construction delivery methods. Put aside anything you have heard about Last Planner(TM), TPS, Six Sigma, belt-belt, et al.

Lean Construction 52

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

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. This paper explores the principles, methodologies, and tools used in construction resource management, with a focus on best practices that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure project goals are met.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Waste is rampant to the extent that 80% or more of all projects are late, over-budget, and/or poorly completed to the dissatisfaction of participants and stakeholders. Introduction. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. A process, with associated workflows and tools, that… Allows the consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget independent of size, scope, and complexity.

Building Optimization 105

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. LEADERSHIP. People are hired to do a job, provide a service, etc.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

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.

Procurement 97

Procurement Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

The 2 primary factors impacting construction outcomes in the public sector are, #1 Owner leadership, commitment, and competence, and. #2 2 Construction delivery method. Most of us are aware of the rampant, economic, and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.

Public Works 104

Public Works Lean Construction Change Management Property Management 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2021

If your are a facilities Owner, Builder, AE, or Architect and are TIRED OF THE SAME OLD PROJECT BS, keep reading… THE TECHNOLOGY MYTH – Technology will solve my construction issues. Technology alone won’t solve your stream of late, over-budget, and poorly completed repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity. This involves creating a guideline that takes an organization through a required change management process and established a foundation of valid, actionable information. Proven Solutions. All robust solutions require implementing a “true North”.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Lean Construction Building Standards 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. The post Construction Delivery Change Management appeared first on 4BT.

Change Management 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you”. LEAN Construction Delivery and supporting cloud-based technology is gradually transforming how we do business on a day-to-day basis. Change your relationships. Change your outcomes. Ashleigh Brilliant.

Facility Management 80

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Change Management 80

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer. AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. As is stands now, without a dedicated focus upon making a success of change management, the AECOO sector is doomed to continue its legacy of economic and environmental waste.

Lean Construction 40

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

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. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. LEAN principles establish a collaborative culture.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Construction Primer. LEAN Construction Primer.

Lean Construction 40

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

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. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2018

The starting point for LEAN is focus upon “best value outcomes” Successful implementation, however, requires alignment of internal and external organizational cultures and change management. The post Introduction to LEAN Construction appeared first on 4BT. LEARN MORE?

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2017

LEAN Construction Improves Success. LEAN construction delivers over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties. Lean construction requires a balance of strategic, tactical and operational considerations. Keep communications open, keep learning and keep improving.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contracts 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2018

LEAN construction adoption rates need to increase significantly in order to achieve any measurable improvement in productivity. Owners must demonstrate higher levels of leadership and competency, and require collaboration and all other core elements of LEAN construction delivery. Best value procurement. contact-form].

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Risk Management Change Management Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Improving the physical environment, without the high levels of waste typically associated with construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, can be consistently accomplished with the application of LEAN processes. Lean construction tools and services specifically integrate people, workflows, information, and technology.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Procurement Change Management Project Management 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2017

LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require more time and cost more. Life-cycle costs are reduced by LEAN methods, as are procurement costs. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction are difficult to implement.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

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. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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