Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

Source of Quotations: Dawn Naney, Clay Goser and Marcelo Azambuja – “ Accelerating the Adoption of Lean Thinking in the Construction Industry ” on the topic of adopting lean management theory within the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 55

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. The post Construction Delivery Change Management appeared first on 4BT.

Change Management 40

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

LetsBuild

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Site Planning 98

LetsBuild

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. LEAN principles establish a collaborative culture.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. Owner reviews the contractor’s proposals and accepts or notes issues and requests changes or additional information. Locally Researched Construction Cost Data.

Contracts 104

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 104

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. People are hired to do a job, provide a service, etc. STRATEGIC PLAN.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

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.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. INTRODUCTION.

Contracts 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2019

LEAN Construction isn’t a Project. LEAN construction isn’t a project, but a program. Understanding that new tools and processes present challenges and that change isn’t easy for many, the ability to significantly improve outcomes is well worth the effort.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Change Management Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders.

Construction Management 40

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY.

Contracts 89

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 89

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

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.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

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. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

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

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Owner focus upon a BEST VALUE approach to facility management is required in order to maximize productivity and minimize waster. BEST VALUE construction project delivery methods include Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting, JOC. Documented roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and metrics.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 40

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. Defined workflow and associated document packages. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

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.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. Relationships are critical to LEAN construction and successful Job Order Contracts. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. Program Management – LEAN is a program not a project. Documents must be accesses and modified appropriately.

Maintenance 64

Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management 64

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

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Cost Control 96

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 96

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Simplify the JOC Process – We provide the work flows, documents, locally researched cost data, support, and documents you need. And we don’t charge a percentage (%) of your JOC construction value. 4bt.us – Your trusted information source for integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Contracts 93

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 93

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. Information must be current and actionable.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are?

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Lean = Faster, Better, Cheaper, New Efficiencies, Teamwork, Time, Savings, Commitment, and Ownership. Lean streamlines supply chains and reliability in commitments to insure a continuous and predictable flow. ” – Alliance of Construction Excellence. Both are proven LEAN processes. Benefits include: 1.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Insurance Management 40

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

Mechanism for sharing risks and benefits Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Relationship-based Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. Mechanism for sharing risks and benefits Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Relationship-based Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 94

Contracts Risk Management Facility Management Change Management 94

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. Lean Working Methods. Both companies have established working practices based on lean methodologies. Connecting a Fragmented Supply Chain.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Four BT, LLC. Examples: cost of materials, power, water, labor.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 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

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

Estimating 66

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 66

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

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.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contracts 64

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 64