Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

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. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

Procurement 98

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

Estimating 98

Estimating Project Management Consulting Cost Control Construction Equipment 98

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Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data.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 Recent events (e.g.,

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. A poor choice of contractor can lead to delays, budget overruns, and quality issues. Price Filtering Analyse the pricing data and filter out offers outside your budget.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Quality Control Warranty 52

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

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. This is clearly foolish.

Estimating 66

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction 66

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By integrating budgets, expenses, and resources, it gives a full view of project finances. Better Project Estimation Using historical data and market insights, Rapport3 helps create more accurate project estimates. Simplified Procurement Processes Rapport3 streamlines procurement.

Architecture 105

Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105

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. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 71

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 71

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

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. Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 66

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

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

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. Continuous improvement.

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

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. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning and budgeting repair, renovation (sustainment) and new construction factors remains a flawed approach.

Estimating 96

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 96

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2022

JOC Procurement Processes. • JOC Cost Estimating. • Public sector procurement and facilities management professionals are re-evaluating their Job Order Contracting and capital planning processes, and setting ambitious process improvement goals. 91% – Percent of JOC Projects Completed on Budget . Assure compliance.

Contracts 105

Contracts Procurement Facility Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2015

Better Estimate, Bid, Procure, & Execute More Projects… On-Time and On-Budget! . For Owners, Contractors, & AEs using RSMeans Cost Data, Pick the class that delivers… A great introduction to RSMeans Cost Data and line item cost estimating. Tips on how to better leverage RSMeans Cost Data.

Estimating 49

Estimating Procurement Budgeting Engineering 49

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

A construction company works closely with these professionals to ensure: Feasibility Studies : Determining whether the proposed project is achievable within the clients budget and timeline. Stage 2: Budgeting and Planning Once the design is finalized, the next step involves budgeting and planning. </p>

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Schedule Management Project Management Project Management Consulting 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Robust processes, workflows, tools, and services exist to enable the consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. Isn’t it time you truly MANAGE Construction, Repair, and Renovation projects? At the core of these robust processes is a locally researched detailed unit price cost book. Learn more? contact-form].

Project Management 104

Project Management Construction Management Procurement Communication 104

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. Based upon the size of the project, there is great value for an owner to develop an internal detailed line item estimate to compare against a builder’s estimate.

Lean Construction 52

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

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. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities. Learn more?

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Lean Construction 55

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 55

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Schedule Management 93

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

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. For JOC Programs to provide maximum benefit, internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams must operate collaboratively on an early and ongoing basis.

Contracts 104

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 104

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

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

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 52

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 52

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

JANUARY 29, 2024

It was simply a way to speed procurement. Since that time JOC has evolved into an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that not only accelerates procurement, but also shorten project delivery times and reduces costs up to 30%-40%. are not appropriate and have shown to introduced significant errors in cost estimating.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

The consistent achievement of best value quality, cost, and schedule outcomes requires the strategic and tactical integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery in concert with the core organizational mission. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Facility Management 105

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 52

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the world of commercial construction, the art of managing projects efficiently while staying within budget is a crucial skill. With the rising costs of materials, labor, and unforeseen challenges, mastering budget-conscious techniques is paramount for construction managers.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Project Management 52

PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

This article offers insight on the top reasons to add new estimating software to your construction company. Benefits of estimating software ​ Better Overall Construction Job Planning The top reason to add construction estimating software to your repertoire of internal tools is that it helps you see the big picture.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Budgeting 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects. Levels of contamination range from Non Hazardous to Hazardous including Low Level Rad, Mixed Waste, and Materials of Explosive Concern.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Efficiently planning projects, procuring projects, executing projects, and managing costs involve several fundamental elements.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105