The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

He’s happy because members of his construction team volunteered to build a ramp for a trade partner’s wheelchair-bound father at no cost to the family. He’s happy because 20 years ago he left a lucrative career as a hedge fund manager to start a construction company in Rehoboth Beach, Del.,

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Construction Management Warranty Insurance Management 246

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 98

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 98

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

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. CM@R/CM@Risk. Currently only two programmatic processes enable all the above items LEAN IPD and LEAN JOC. Cohesive teamwork is essential for lean systems.

Building Optimization 105

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 105

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

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 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

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

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Most of the repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build construction projects end up over budget, and otherwise fail due the use traditional inefficient, archaic, and antagonistic processes. Introduction. Leverage technology.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Owners and facilities management professionals provide leadership and support. LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting integrate. environment. Contrary to common.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers.

Procurement 97

Procurement Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Can the commercial construction contractor Bid/Win average of 25% be significantly improved? Faster Adjustments : With access to current local data, contractors can quickly and confidently adjust bids to reflect changes in the market, giving them an edge in fast-moving or competitive bid environments. Errors of 3040%+ are common.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change 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

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Management Schedule Management 98

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 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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer. AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. As is stands now, without a dedicated focus upon making a success of change management, the AECOO sector is doomed to continue its legacy of economic and environmental waste.

Lean Construction 40

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

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

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

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). Shared Risk/Reward. Financial Transparency.

Lean Construction 40

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

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.

Change Management 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2018

What if there was a better way to perform renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction tasks? With LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting, this is not only possible, but the norm. LEAN OpenJOC(TM). Managed individually, transferred to greatest extent. Managed collectively, appropriately shared.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Risk Management Cost Control Change Management 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

LetsBuild

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Zoning Site Planning Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

There is only one barrier to the efficient management of the built environment… commitment. What is LEAN Construction? LEAN Construction is not complex, but does required change management for most AECOO organizations. The need for Change Management.

Lean Construction 40

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

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

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement 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) 105

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2018

LEAN construction adoption rates need to increase significantly in order to achieve any measurable improvement in productivity. Owners must demonstrate higher levels of leadership and competency, and require collaboration and all other core elements of LEAN construction delivery. Shared risk/reward. contact-form].

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Risk Management Change Management Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Shared risk/reward. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis. Collaboration.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Shared risk/reward. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis. Collaboration.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Shared risk/reward. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis. Collaboration.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

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.

Lean Construction 40

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

LetsBuild

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 97

Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management Construction Management 97

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. Shared risk/reward. Shared Risk/Reward. Fewer Change Orders.

Lean Construction 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

BIM & LEAN / COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY – If only we could get there! Life-cycle asset management philosophy. Collaborative construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, …). Shared risk/reward. The primary driver is actually the construction delivery method. Best value procurement.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. Image Source: Leyla Acaroglu ([link] The lack of system thinking across the FM and construction sector is a primary cause of rampant economic and environmental waste. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 96

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 96

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. Shared risk/reward. Flexibility without excessive management and control.

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. Shared risk/reward. Flexibility without excessive management and control.

Lean Construction 40

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