UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Without clarity on deliverables and tasks, projects tend to stagger and move towards delays and quality problems.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

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. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). FAR 36.203. .

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2019

Build the right team, collaborate with all participants and stakeholders from day one, incorporate LEAN construction processes. The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. Contracting/Procurement Rigor. Sample LEAN Job Order Contracting Workflow.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 55

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Risk Management 55

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 40

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Read the Latest News on Stark UK joins to Combat Building Exploitation, the First-ever NHBC Affordable Housing Innovators Event, an Industrial Contract Worth 20 Million, and the First Remotely Controlled Tower Crane in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Contracts Quality Control Real Estate Development 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Explaining Job Order Contracting and LEAN Efficient Construction Delivery… Ok, so Job Order Contracting and LEAN construction delivery have little to do with an elephant sand castle… In construction., Poor quality assurance or quality control. Inaccurate cost estimate. … (long list).

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Control Quality Assurance 40

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

That’s where OmTrak’s suite of integrated solutions steps in as a game-changer; it’s your ultimate companion in crafting comprehensive building manuals with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Every action is tracked and logged to uphold impeccable quality assurance standards.

Handover 86

Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 86

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. Best value drives strategy, objectives, and tactics to assure a safe and organized workplace. Organize – Assure all resources and tools are available on-demand. Quality-by-Design. Empowerment.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Assure projects are linked to organizational strategy. Continuous monitoring and improvement .

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work Execution and Contract Administration. During this operational phase of the JOC contract, procurement/facility management/engineering generate task orders for various construction services to be performed by the contractor. The timing for contractor response should be specified in the JOC contract. Contract Clauses.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Facility Management Site Planning 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 28, 2012

Job Order Contracting. Allows more efficient and higher quality construction for owners of large facility infrastructure. Multi-year contract—ability to develop long- term facilities partners. MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 76

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Implement a Project Prioritization Process – List and prioritize all infrastructure needs to assure projects are in concert with strategically planning initiatives. Assure projects are based upon organizational need versus funding. Full Financial Transparency – Contract terms and contract extensions must be.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In addition to his professional and educational endeavors, Jeremy is deeply involved in acts of public service and believes in using his skills to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program. JOC Basics. and Linda T.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity … First and foremost, the primary issue impacting low productivity and poor life-cycle management of built environment is the need for higher levels of leadership and ownership on the part of real property Owners. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 40

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.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2019

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. As spreadsheets are sent around to team members, users can’t control views, changes, etc.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Change Management Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. JOC – Job Order Contracting – IPD specifically for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – PRACTICES.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Document Management – Version control, inclusive of document check-in/check-out is a must for assuring everyone is working the right information at the right time. All of the above and more are exclusively available within the 4BT OpenBUILD (TM) suite of solutions. Change how you do business, starting today!

Estimating 66

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 66

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. Job order contract” means an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract which is awarded on the basis of full and open competition and effective competition and is used to execute sustainment, restoration and modernization projects at installation (post, camp, or station) level.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

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. are all specified with a collaborative contract and an operations manual/execution guide.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, the role of a quantity surveyor is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Contract Management Quantity surveyors are responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Public Works 40