Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. 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.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

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. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. It is therefore virtually impossible to measure and achieve success. Quantitative key performance indicators (KPIs) must be formulated that are in concert with facilities related organizational current and planned needs.

Maintenance 66

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Procurement 66

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Material supplied by CONQA What is quality assurance and how does it impact organisational performance? Quality assurance (QA) is all about taking proactive measures to ensure that the processes, tools, and practices you implement meet necessary standards right from the beginning.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Site Planning Project Management Change Management 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

CCR Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

In the highly competitive and dynamic construction industry, the difference between a successful project and a failed one often comes down to effective management. Through such services, construction firms can deliver projects on time, as per the planned schedules, cost-effectively, and at the highest quality.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Risk Management 52

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! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

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. It’s important to understand the role of technology with respect to collaboration and change management. Technology is an enabler and should not be a goal in itself.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration 45

CCR Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

One of the principal dilemmas currently exist in software development is the Some of the key challenges faced in software development today include: Managing Complexity Modern software systems are becoming increasingly complex. Rapidly Changing Technologies The technology landscape evolves extremely quickly.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Change Management Risk Management Building Automation 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Building Information Management

JULY 15, 2015

The single, most critical, aspect of the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, and a fundamental requirement, is the adoption, implementation, and ongoing improvement of collaborative and integrated construction project delivery methods. to determine how to build, operate, and dispose of their built assets.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 45

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Photos courtesy Heidelberg Materials In the built environment, concrete is a critical construction material for futureproofing against the effects of climate change. Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. How Does Job Order Contracting Work? track record.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting? track record.

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Proper installation techniques are crucial for performance. Quality Assurance: Guarantees that the materials and manufacturing processes meet industry standards. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. Socket: This must fit the bolt size accurately.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A critical aspect of ccSPF is it can undergo post-installation dimensional changes that are problematic when they result in breaches of the intended barriers. to create an effective, durable, and building code-compliant assembly. These components and their effect on building performance are outside the scope of this article.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Change Management 40

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand. Improve functionality: The fact is that constantly the workspace becomes ineffective as a result of not fulfilling requirements of changing business. When an organization’s environment is optimized, then the health of its employees is enhanced.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits HVAC Systems Cost Control Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC Programs are competitively procured, performance-based, and supports long-term owner-contractor relationships. JOC’s history begins with the US Army in Europe in the 1980’s. Logistics Management Institute, September 1997, et al.). Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Proper design, implementation of an OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Program ensures that the numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects encountered by real property owners and facilities management teams are successfully completed within an approved budget.

Cost Control 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Meeting establish quality levels. Flexibility without excessive management and control. Flexibility is also important, as it allows construction related efforts to adapt to changing conditions/influences.

Lean Construction 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Meeting establish quality levels. Flexibility without excessive management and control. Flexibility is also important, as it allows construction related efforts to adapt to changing conditions/influences.

Lean Construction 40

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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Well-designed metal ductwork is crucial for managing airflow and maintaining good indoor air quality in modern buildings. The gauge, or thickness, of the specified duct materials impacts the structural integrity to resist pressure changes and air leakage. Humidity control may also be integrated.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Steel Fabrication Quality Control 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. Download report. 60% of the labour effort is wasted.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 51

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 51

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating and ongoing construction project/program management is impossible without proper early and ongoing planning, inclusive of the collaborative and competent involvement of all construction project participants and stakeholders. . Four BT, LLC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. In-House and Contract Performance. Assignment of a Project Manager. Changes in Proposals and Scope of Work. Contractor Performance. Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. AAMA1503 provides a uniform standard method for determining the thermal performance of building-specific fenestration systems, including curtain wall systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Karl Goose, UK & Ireland Managing Director, said Ferrovial Construction continues its strategic objective to grow sustainably in the UK and enhance profitability. The more change that occurs, the greater the support teams and the longer they need to be involved. Construction managers and directors are only 2.1%

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement Government Works 52

Buildern

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As for construction managers, the nature of the work itself relies heavily on project-based work and often requires a flexible workforce. Manage project schedules, budgets, quality assurance, and coordination between all involved parties. making managers fill roles mid-project or facing skill gaps that delay completion.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Choosing between Elementor and Kinsta for managed WordPress internet hosting plans can be an overwhelming assignment, as both suppliers offer vigorous arrangements custom-made to distinctive needs. Elementor vs. Kinsta: A Head-to-Head Comparison: Performance and Speed Website execution is significant for client encounter and SEO.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment.

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Handover Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

As businesses adapt to the changing work environment, the need for sustainable and cost-effective solutions for maintaining clean and healthy workspaces has become more critical than ever. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for facility managers. On one hand, maintenance can be more targeted and efficient.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building 52