Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Costs identified specifically with a contract are direct costs of that contract. How was the estimate made?

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

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

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. Critics often frame green building practices as luxury add-ons that public agencies cannot afford.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

These geological phenomena, often overshadowed by more visible risks, pose significant threats to the stability and longevity of buildings. These issues can lead to costly repairs, compromised safety, and long-term structural damage without proactive measures.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Property Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Accredited Quality Contractors are top-performing ABC contractor members that set the standard for safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, merit, and quality in the contracting community. Congratulations to these outstanding construction companies; you exemplify the best of ABC’s membership.”

Specialty Contracting 130

Specialty Contracting Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Utilizing platforms like Building Radar’s AI-driven project insights can significantly enhance your ability to synchronize sales activities with project demands, leading to improved project outcomes and increased revenue.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Project Management Building Optimization 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced contracting industry, contractor workplace safety is not just a priority—it’s a commitment. A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident.

Safety Regulations 127

Safety Regulations Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Products Distribution 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the case of my firm, the decision to add disciplines was driven by the pursuit of better design and better building performance. Their focus on first operational and now embodied energy reduction led to designers setting performance goals and measuring outcomes on every project.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), this budget-neutral approach will enable progress.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Contracts Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. These regulations can vary widely based on the governing body, the nature of the service, and the overall value of the contract.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. The end goal? Design Standardisation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management 98

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. Scope of Work Clearly defining the scope of work is crucial for project success.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

The team addressed the unique challenges of the project, which included the need for a variety of different workspaces, flexible use of square footage, and a high level of acoustic privacy through the use of multiple types of workstations, multi-use space, and high performance acoustic materials.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Building Design Building Performance Measurement Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

General contracting services for the project were performed by Stevens Leinweber Construction Inc. Specific focus was placed upon the concept of biophilia in the design , as the team incorporated fixed planters in strategic areas around the office.

Staircases 130

Staircases Building Performance Measurement Architecture Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 26, 2023

General contracting services were performed by T4 Construction. Ware Malcomb partnered with A&E Ingenieria to provide technological upgrades to meet the client’s electrical and WiFi specs to showcase the equipment throughout.

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Performance Measurement Building Design General Contracting 130

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now crucial considerations for developers, funders, building contractors, and investors alike. As a result, it is unsurprising that parties involved in construction contracts are increasingly incorporating clauses that prioritize sustainability.

Contracts 52

Contracts Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. 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.

Contracts 55

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now, it has been converted into a new eight-story commercial office building. However, given the building’s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. Originally built in the 1930s, Norfolk House is a Neo-Georgian red brick building, located in St James’s Square.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring Piping Installation 130

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Kelly Boorman of RSM UK examines how construction can use technology and data analysis to mitigate at least some of the resulting risks around contract performance and safety. Contracts Surviving termination: the enduring rights and obligations in construction contracts. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

Safety Regulations 40

Safety Regulations Real Estate Development Procurement Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

This requires building trust and respect among team members, a culture that promotes high performance, systems thinking, and a robust suite of processes, workflows, and tools. The quality of the outcome, defined by quantitative and qualitative metrics, is the measure of success. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Sustainability Maintenance Building Performance Measurement 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. When Is JOC Used?

Contracts 52

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

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! You pay for it and it gets delivered. Not Rocket Science.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Buildings geolocation. Assets and components are easily imported into your building from BIM models, from excel files or manually.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Property Management 40

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Maximum height: 4.3m

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Assess Current Productivity You should always start by measuring the current productivity level. The best way to assess your true performance is by comparing operational efficiency to. You can also use the historical performance to figure out whether youre underperforming on this project.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management Building Performance Measurement 52

NH Construction Law

JULY 4, 2018

In their first year of law school, budding lawyers learn in Contracts class about the “perfect tender” rule and the “substantial performance” rule. ” Whether “substantial performance” has been met in a given case goes far beyond the functional equivalency of brand name components. .”

Contracts 40

Contracts Piping Installation Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing. What exactly is in a takeoff?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Leveraging Building Radar’s innovative solutions can further streamline these processes, ensuring that your sales team targets high-margin projects with precision. It involves building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every team member is aligned with the project goals.

Communication 52

Communication Stakeholder Engagement Building Automation Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A collaborative long-term multi-party contract and integral Operations Manual / Execution Guide are key elements as is a common data environment inclusive of a locally researched, detailed unit price book. This is virtually to achieve with traditional design-bid-build, design-build or other less collaborative processes.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Communication 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud & the OpenJOC(TM) Framework.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Contracts Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

This abstract provides initial insight into Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements. Parties engage in a single overall program and contract which outlines roles, responsibilities, workflows, information, deliverables, etc., McKinsey & Company 2020. Ready to learn more? McKinsey & Company 2020.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 82

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 82

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. and Linda T.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40