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Budgeting Procurement Quality Assurance 
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge. On-time delivery. The Path Forward: Is EPCM Right for You?
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. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.
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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.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
It’s now easier that ever to Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery… that, in the past, have resulted in rampant waste and poor satisfaction for everyone involved. The post Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 19, 2020
A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The primary mistake that organizations make in procuring construction services in support of their facilities management needs is that they do not manage their providers.
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Trekker Group
AUGUST 28, 2022
Procurement in construction can be difficult. Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. In fact, over 50 percent of chief procurement officers agree that underutilizing automation technologies is a huge project management risk.
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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. Status Quo. Change Management.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 3, 2020
Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. Remember…Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety!
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. Fully Compliant.
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.
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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!
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2022
Robust processes and tools are readily available to assure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. Achieving project delivery success requires the consistent application of robust programmatic processes that integrate teams and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 28, 2021
End user / customer satisfaction Delivery of the project on time Delivery of project within budget Delivery of the project at a fair price Delivery of the project with zero, or minimal change orders and/or small punch list Safe project record No complaints Minimal or no service disruption. Choose wisely.
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. Quantification of impacts. Learn more?
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 23, 2022
A fuller understanding of locally researched detailed construction cost data BEFORE procurement and project execution best communicates a shared understanding of the required Detailed Scope of Work, and plays a critical role in mitigating change orders, disputes, and cost overruns. Construction Cost Data.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
2 Maximum benefit for JOC can attained when it is used a a method to integrate “construction” planning, procurement, and project delivery incorporating robust LEAN practices to reach best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. #3 The post How to Use Job Order Contracting – 4 Steps appeared first on 4BT.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 13, 2017
JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. The JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY and approach should be tailored to JOC construction services required.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 14, 2021
It is up to an owner to define, implement, and manage a robust, repeatable, and efficient process to assure best value project planning, procurement, and project delivery, including building strong, outcome-focused internal and external teams. procure services cost effectively, and then. execute projects efficiently.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 30, 2022
Instead of a sole focus upon faster procurement we enable on time, on budget, quality outcomes. lack of robust ongoing evaluation procedures to assure consistent, compliant program execution. support services. The post 2022 Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 31, 2019
BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery requires the LEAN integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Learn more… The post BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2019
LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! Traditional procurement and construction delivery methods commonly produce poor outcomes. NOVEMBER 27, 2018.
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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2022
They are used in the development of construction cost budgets and project estimates. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning budgeting or estimates for construction repair, renovation, and new build projects remains a fundamentally flawed approach. – GAO. References. 1985, Cost overruns in public projects.
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iField Smart
APRIL 23, 2024
In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources. Introduction.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2021
If the job is poorly estimated the lack of technical and cost visibility for all participants spells disaster… as noted by the fact that 80% – 90% of repair, renovation, and new builds are over budget, late, or not completed satisfactorily.
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Traditional JOC solutions focus exclusively on speeding project procurement, however, typically the result is higher overall construction costs and questionable oversight. OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting is now readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget, and with overall cost savings!
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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. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2019
These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. LEAN Collaborative Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. See… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction. ). (See… Technology. Collaborative technology ).
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 7, 2022
The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Adopt and implement robust LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Path to Improvement. Measure productivity.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 2, 2021
Here’s the truth… While all the tools and services are readily available to assure consistent delivery of virtually all facilities projects in a quality manner, on-time, and on-budget, there are multiple barriers to implementation and continuous improvement. Let us help? ” Team with us to… 1.
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. The post Empowering Owners with On-Demand Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Facilities Repair, Renovation, & Construction appeared first on 4BT. info@4bt.us.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 11, 2021
This requires strong strategy-to-execution alignment and management from both “top-down” and “bottom-up” perspectives.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new builds on-time and on-budget. Assure full compliance. This requires strong strategy-to-execution alignment and management from both “top-down” and “bottom-up” perspectives. Build and maintain internal knowledge.
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.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2019
Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. (A
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 3, 2020
INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Change is gradual and improvement is ongoing. Adoption 2. Planning 3.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 29, 2022
The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. Consistent application virtually assures cost savings of 30%-40% as well as long-term mutually beneficial relationships between all participants and stakeholders. #1
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 4, 2020
With the availability of LEAN integrated IDIQ procurement and project delivery solutions, benefits including the consistent completion of quality projects on-time and on-budget and in full compliance. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement. Via Four BT, LLC (www.4bt.us)
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 24, 2021
An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. A programmatic approach centered upon LEAN fundamentals assure common understanding among diverse internal and external teams. A common data environment supports collaboration.
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