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

Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2023

Science, technology and innovation are at the heart of the UK’s future and procurement and infrastructure policies have key roles to play in producing the necessary conditions for fostering them, say former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Conservative Party leader William Hague in a joint report.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works Risk Management Infrastructure Development 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities however have been notoriously ill managed. NEXT STEPS.

Public Works 81

Public Works Property Management Procurement Lean Construction 81

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. This results in a waste of public funds of 30%-40%+, or billions annually. . Continuous improvement.

Lean Construction 77

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 77

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Introduction.

Project Management Consulting 80

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 80

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

Roads Online

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand, (PTAANZ) the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Roads Australia (RA), and consultancy Arup have joined in an Australian first to push for such action to accelerate decarbonisation. To view the full report, click here.

Government Works 99

Government Works Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Public Works 99

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers A Land in Transition Egypt as a place is no stranger to the change that marches hand-in-hand with the progress of time. The legacy of time and change can still be felt throughout Cairo’s built environment. It is a unique place in the world.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Public Works Government Works Foundation Systems 130

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 bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required. What Is a Project Expense?

Facility Management 83

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 83

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent. #4 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3

Public Works 67

Public Works Procurement Change Management Project Management 67

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

While many sectors capitalize on cooperative procurement contracts, higher education institutions and campuses are increasingly turning to the business model and opportunity as enrollment struggles and tuitions are teetering. With any construction project, every penny counts and efficiency is paramount.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Stakeholder Engagement Building Optimization 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 84

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 84

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2023

Public sector real property owners lack the leadership, commitment, or knowledge required to self-govern required changes. Planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and process remain disjointed and without requisite oversight or accountability. A general lack of an articulated vision or strategic plan remains the norm.

Maintenance 84

Maintenance Infrastructure Development Public Works Risk Management 84

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. First, a few things to consider. Take BIM for example. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 87

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. Rethink your JOC Program in concert with public sector stewardship. Every change is tracked within the 4BT-PEP system.

Closeout 92

Closeout Project Management Procurement Change Management 92

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Public sector repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects continue their legacy of failure due two primary reasons: 1. Continued use of archaic and antagonistic planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Status Quo.

Contracts 83

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 83

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

DERWOOD, MARYLAND — Work is underway on the landmark David F. This is one of the most unique projects I have worked on,” added Ariel Coreth, project manager at WSP. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Infrastructure Net Zero combines the expertise of both public and private industry to accelerate the Net Zero transition. The launch, which was held in Sydney on 23 August, was attended by over 100 representatives of private and public sector organisations across Australia.

Infrastructure Development 101

Infrastructure Development Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works 101

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. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery. Innovative LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions that Work!

Facility Management 79

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 79

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement. Since that time JOC has evolved into an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that not only accelerates procurement, but also shorten project delivery times and reduces costs up to 30%-40%. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 73

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 73

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Traditional construction cost management remains problematic for most real property owners. Traditional Construction Cost Management Failure. The recently published survey of 243 owners (122 public, 121 private), 240 general contractors and 241 specialty trade. Quantitative performance metrics. Regular third-party audits.

Facility Management 78

Facility Management Construction Management Maintenance Change Management 78

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. This work includes regular roof replacement, refinishing of wall surfaces, repairing and replacement of heating and cooling systems, replacing tile and carpeting, and similar types of work.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 69

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 let’s talk.

Construction Management 61

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 61

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 82

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 82

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Climate change is placing new strains on infrastructure like drainage and sewerage systems as they struggle to cope with the heavier rainfalls that global warming seems to be bringing. Public procurement in the UK is a mess. If overspends emerge, it’s likely that they will be too large for the host department to manage.

Procurement 40

Procurement Government Works Infrastructure Development Public Works 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. These methods support project stakeholders in working according to a risk-and-reward sharing principle and boost performance-based process management.

Facility Management 63

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Public Works 63

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. Cooke-Davies, T.

Stakeholder Engagement 73

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 73

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on a New Method to Materials Procurement Can Improve Building Sustainability, the Bridgwater Road Junction Will Be Built Soon, and an Innovative US Construction Company Has Opened Offices in Rotherwas to Expand its UK Presence appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Procurement Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stakeholder and Construction CMAR delivery enables the owner, contractor, and engineer to align and work in partnership from early engagement through construction delivery, providing the best outcome for the client, community, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Traditional procurement and construction delivery methods commonly produce poor outcomes. Appropriate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, and Workflow Management are equally important technology attributes. NOVEMBER 27, 2018.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations. JOC Program Development.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Facility Management 59

Roads Online

JULY 26, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine sits down with Donald Cant Watts Corke’s management team to hear about the company’s instrumental consultation works on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, as well as why the current contract distribution model is leaving much to be desired. Leslie Chung, Director – Infrastructure – DCWC.

Government Works 92

Government Works Risk Management Project Management Consulting Project Management 92

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Trent Chamberlain is the Group Procurement Manager at Winslow Group. Trent Chamberlain, Group Procurement Manager, Winslow Group. We’re cautious about making any changes that could impact our overall production schedules of the job sites we work on. What is biodiesel?

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Project Management Consulting Change Management Construction Equipment 98

Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

This type of risk/reward process requires a higher level of collaboration between the owner, architect and construction manager at all stages of the design and construction process compared to traditional delivery methods. Granger Construction was selected to lead Ottawa County’s project based on proven IPD expertise.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Reduced project related cost growth per change order. management.

Collaboration 84

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 84