Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 98

LetsBuild

MAY 26, 2023

The construction industry is a big consumer of raw materials, accounting for over 30% of the extraction of natural materials. With the growing concerns over climate change, there’s increasing pressure on construction firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly methods. Why is sustainable construction important?

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction Green Building 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2021

Job Order Contract Performance Measurement is critical, but often overlooked. Unfortunately, they can easily just become an abused process of simply speeding repair, renovation, and new build projects through without proper oversight and at excessive cost. JOC can consistently delivery quality projects, on-time, and on-budget.

Contracts 87

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 87

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Key Performance Metrics. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

This abstract provides initial insight into Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements. This, in turn, requires owner leadership and competency with respect to the integration of People, LEAN Processes, Information, and Technology. McKinsey & Company 2020. McKinsey & Company 2020.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 82

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. and oversight groups. via Four BT, LLC www.4bt.us

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

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

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Recently, The Advancing Construction Safety Leadership Conference addressed industry safety challenges by fostering a cultural shift where safety is ingrained as a core value, not just a regulatory requirement.

Safety Regulations 121

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations Building Optimization 121

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Alternative LEAN Project Delivery consistently drives mutually beneficial best value outcomes for the owner, designer, builder, and facility user. All of the tools and services required to implement Alterative LEAN Project Delivery are proven and readily available. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery. Program versus Project View.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Communication 76

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. And we don’t charge a percentage (%) of your JOC construction value. It requires by owner leadership and understand. via Four BT, LLC, www.4bt.us

Contracts 93

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 93

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Training and organization-wide communications in support of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are mandatory in order to achieve continuous improvement.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Focus upon outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Focus upon outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

LEAN METHODOLOGY. LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted by numerous manufacturing and service sectors. An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. There are multiple alternative forms of estimates including conceptual, square foot, building, system, life-cycle, etc. Four BT, LLC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Lean Construction Site Planning 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2021

Improving construction outcomes is an owner’s responsibility. Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. People never want to be part of the process, but they want to be part of the outcome. All of the tools and services required are readily available.

Quality Assurance 81

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement 81

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.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance. For student-athletes, this includes academic support spaces outfitted with tutors, study rooms, and more.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2019

Proven collaborative construction delivery methods have existed for decades. These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. See… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction. ). robust LEAN processes and workflows, 3.)

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration 45

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

LEAN Facilities Renovation, Repair, and Construction. Change Management – A comprehensive change management plan is a requirement in the journey to collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect among all participants… and measurably improved outcomes. Represented using common, standard terms and in plain English.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. First, a few things to consider. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

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. LEAN CONSTRUCTION – A way to design production systems to minimize waste of materials, time, and effort in order to generate the maximum possible amount of value.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. LEADERSHIP. STRATEGIC PLAN.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method. . It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe. In addition, multiple independent Audits of Job Order Contracts have been performed by Federal and State Governments. Lessons Learned.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! Organizations select software as a solution for one reason, it’s easy. Not Rocket Science.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 55

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Rewiring the construction industry, and the overall AECOO sector (architects, engineers, construction contractors, owners, and operators) have been proven to be the only viable solution to the legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste. ” The answer comes down to three elements, education, education, and education.

Lean Construction 40

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2022

JOC Programs that make sense deliver comprehensive, integrated robust processes, professional services, and enabling software solutions to enable public sector facilities management teams to more efficient mange building and other structure in concert with mission goals. Enabling enterprise cloud technology.

Building Performance Measurement 105

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Building Optimization Structural Systems 105

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. Quantitative metrics/performance indicators. The only valid cost measurement is a line-item estimate based upon local market conditions.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Robust processes have been proven and available for decades and have now evolved into full solution frameworks for improving construction productivity. Collaborative Construction Environment. REFERENCES.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. walls, floors, architecture, etc.).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Global Construction Demands Are Growing . Industry Performance.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 52