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Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation

Job Order Contracting

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. The reason is simple, an estimate, by nature, is an approximation. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Ineffective cost management.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

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. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

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LEAN Construction Primer

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Construction Primer. LEAN Construction Primer.

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LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

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Understanding Job Order Contracting & Efficient LEAN Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Change management – Moving from traditional ad hoc day to day practices to robust workflows based upon proven LEAN processes. With direct owner involvement, for example the excessive long-term reliance upon JOC contractors to “manage” the JOC, the program will not deliver a BEST VALUE outcome.

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The Value of Lean Construction

Job Order Contracting

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.