Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc.

Estimating 95

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data. Better contractor alignment Estimates match how local subcontractors and suppliers bid , reducing disputes. Example: A national database might estimate drywall installation at $1.80 per SF , adjusted by a 1.15

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Proceedings… of the 12th Annual Conference on Lean. Construction, Denmark. Proceedings… of the 14th Annual Conference on Lean Construction, Santiago, Chile. Construction”.

Lean Construction 81

Lean Construction Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 81

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency. This provides a single source of truth to drive your construction engine.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution Solution appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 66

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Site Planning Procurement Estimating 66

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. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 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

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. There are multiple alternative forms of estimates including conceptual, square foot, building, system, life-cycle, etc. Four BT, LLC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate.

Estimating 66

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction 66

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

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? Quantification of impacts.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 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! The move toward best practice, alternative contracting models such as integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN Job Order Contracting enables continuous outcome improvement for all parties.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Innovative suite of tools and services drive LEAN construction deployment. The fundamental concepts of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can now be implemented by any real property owners to consistently achieve quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management Procurement 45

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. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.

Schedule Management 93

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. All of the above are available within integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN job order contracting (LEAN JOC) frameworks and enabling solution sets. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. They are used in the development of military construction program projects and/or alternative basing studies.

Estimating 96

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 96

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. LEAN, simply defined, is a collaborative effort focus upon positive outcomes and the elimination of waster.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 85

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 85

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

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

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Still working with sticky notes and attempting to solve your facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and construction issues? Renovation, repair, and construction projects are late, over budget, and building users are unhappy. You LEAN construction solution consisted of sticky notes.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management Maintenance 45

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

LEAN Construction versus Black Belts. ?Search Search “LEAN Construction” in Google and you will get over 11 million hits. Furthermore, LEAN didn’t begin with Toyota, but rather with Henry Ford. AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Open construction cost estimating, as employed in 4BT’s OpenCost(TM) approach, simply provides the following… #1. Improves budgeting, design, construction, and operations process flow efficiency. #2. In short, open construction cost estimating is a requisite component of any LEAN construction delivery method.

Estimating 40

Estimating Lean Construction Communication Budgeting 40

Construction Daily News

MARCH 21, 2024

In the world of commercial construction, staying within budget is crucial for project success. With costs for materials, labor, permits, and unexpected expenses constantly changing, managing budgets effectively requires careful planning and smart decision-making.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Renewable Energy Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Collaborative LEAN Job Order Contacting (TM) requires significant change management, learning, and leadership. The results, consistent on-demand, on-time, on-budget, quality construction are well worth the effort. Line Item Estimating. Consistent with any well managed JOC Program, our training is done in a supportive.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Collaboration Contracts Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud, BiC. Estimating Features. Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. Ability to tag and input multiple line items into an estimate.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Estimating Cost Control 40

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. Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Forget the past, and move toward greater collaboration and efficiency with open, shared construction cost data. Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Learn more?

Estimating 40

Estimating Lean Construction Property Management Risk 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

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. via Four BT, LLC, the AEC industry’s innovative LEAN construction collaboration services, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

Procurement 71

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 71

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment.

Cost Control 96

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 96

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Independent owner estimates.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Facility 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. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. First, a few things to consider. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Lean = Faster, Better, Cheaper, New Efficiencies, Teamwork, Time, Savings, Commitment, and Ownership. Lean streamlines supply chains and reliability in commitments to insure a continuous and predictable flow. ” – Alliance of Construction Excellence. Both are proven LEAN processes. Benefits include: 1.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Insurance Management 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.

Estimating 40

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