Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. The post Managing Change Orders appeared first on 4BT.

Change Management 75

Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Risk Management 75

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 80

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 80

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Procurement 82

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 82

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

Procurement 74

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 74

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. 1440-7027).

Lean Construction 65

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 65

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. In fact, procurement must play a leadership roles, or at a minimum a shared leadership role with facilities management professionals.

Procurement 59

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Lean Construction 53

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 53

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Construction Management 102

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 102

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2021

If your are a facilities Owner, Builder, AE, or Architect and are TIRED OF THE SAME OLD PROJECT BS, keep reading… THE TECHNOLOGY MYTH – Technology will solve my construction issues. While you’ve like heard about LEAN, IPD, JOC, etc. Nor do the directly target the core issues associate with construction delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 104

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Global oversight is integrated with localized decision-making.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

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) 102

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement 102

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 85

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 85

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework. While it’s important to study Kaizen, Last Planner(TM), Six Sigma, and other LEAN information sources, an Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework is required in order to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation,and new construction projects today.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Property Management Change Management Procurement 45

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2023

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. First… forget all the misinformation about both BIM and LEAN construction. Reach out if you are ready for a change. contact-form].

Project Management 93

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Change Management 93

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 95

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 95

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 28, 2022

Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Change Management.

Contracts 83

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 83

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. A process is needed that integrates internal and external teams on an early and ongoing basis throughout the Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery phases and beyond.

Building Optimization 85

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 85

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Now is the time for public sector facilities management professional to reassert themselves as strategic partners with senior leadership and enablers of change management.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Now is the time for public sector facilities management professional to reassert themselves as strategic partners with senior leadership as strategic partners and enablers of change management. The first steps.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 2, 2024

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! PPC is a crucial aspect of Lean philosophies and practices like “Last Planner” and has been a part of DoD FM project management for decades.

Landscaping 80

Landscaping Sustainability Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 80

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2020

Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. 4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

Facility Management 73

Facility Management Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 73

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. While implementation does require a certain amount of change management for most organizations, the process is far from complex.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. This paper explores the principles, methodologies, and tools used in construction resource management, with a focus on best practices that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure project goals are met.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Lean Construction 52

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. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). Best Value Procurement. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Property Management 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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 52

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 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

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) 87

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 87

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Primary Causes of Construction Failures.

Lean Construction 77

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 77