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 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

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

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 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 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration 40

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 97

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations Building Optimization 97

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 90

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 90

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 Material Storage 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

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

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 60

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Communication 60

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 99

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 99

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 62

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 62

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

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

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 60

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 60

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) 46

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 46

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

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 Performance Measurement 98

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

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 64

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Automation 64

iField Smart

JANUARY 16, 2024

Field Productivity Software The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of our modern world. Inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns are common occurrences that impact construction field productivity. However, it has long been plagued by challenges related to productivity.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Performance Measurement Construction Management Project Management 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 16, 2024

Field Productivity Software The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of our modern world. Inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns are common occurrences that impact construction field productivity. However, it has long been plagued by challenges related to productivity.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Performance Measurement Construction Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2017

METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management. LEAN Operations Maintenance Management improves use of existing resources and better supports organizational needs. From a generic perspective, an effective measurement system includes: Clearly defined, actionable, and measurable goals. Quantifiable. Churn Rate.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction 40

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 88

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Building Optimization Structural Systems 88

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.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2018

The reason, unfortunately is the lack of understanding of basic LEAN construction delivery principles, and their potential relative to performance. In short, how do you know how well you are doing, if you don’t have something to measure against? Clearly all service providers must act in the same manner.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental LEAN construction processes and asset total cost of ownership management principles is commonplace. While this is a core aspect of LEAN, it is rarely the case in common practice. Simple Guide to LEAN Construction. Change management is sorely needed throughout the AECOO sector.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Change Management Project Management 45

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

LEAN METHODOLOGY. LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted my many manufacturing and service sectors. An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management will benefit Planning. LEAN Considerations.

Maintenance 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Any real property owner and their service providers can leverage collaborative project delivery to increase efficiency and reduce design, construction, and life-cycle costs. The surest path to measurably achieving this goal is to change the construction project procurement and delivery method. Learn more… [contact-form].

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction 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 67

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 67

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2019

LEAN, Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Construction Delivery Shouldn’t be this hard! . Last Planner(Registered Trademark of the Lean Construction Institute), Black Belts, Senseis, Six-sigma… the list of acronyms, philosophies, consultants, books, goes on and on. Metrics – key performance indicators.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Budgeting Project Management Consulting 40

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. But first, let's look at the difference between prescriptive specifications and performance specifications, as they pertain to concrete. May 14, 2018.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. Proven Pathway to Measurable Productivity Gain. While all of the above is far from common across the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, owner sector (AECOO), both the fundamentals and associated implementation tools and services are readily available.

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery. Revamp talent recruitment and development with a focus upon building collaboration, leadership, and overall life-cycle management competencies. Mandate collaborative LEAN construction management processes and methods. Management is only possible with measurement.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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