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Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance 
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 10, 2024
By Jake Macholtz, CEO, InEight Against a backdrop of high inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing labor and skills shortages, the construction industry has remained buoyant. As we enter 2024, organizations will need to balance delivering on the substantial backlog of projects, while progressing toward full digital transformation.
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. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.
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iField Smart
JANUARY 6, 2025
Speaking of construction, quality is perhaps the most vital word associated with any successful construction project. If quality is low, it brings many issues such as delays, safety concerns and conflicting views amongst stakeholders. Lets find out. Higher maintenance fees.
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. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Integrated design increasingly is recognized as a potential method to assure all performance criteria are considered and optimized in the design and construction of buildings. The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner) industry could learn a lot from this example. – NIBS.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
4BT exclusively provides all of the following, without the need to pay a percentage of construction volume, which results in excessive cost and failure to meet public sector fiscal responsibilities. Assure an early and ongoing understanding of requirements among all project participants. JOC Cost Estimating.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Integrated project delivery method. Unit Price Books – Pros and Cons.
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. The primary mistake that organizations make in procuring construction services in support of their facilities management needs is that they do not manage their providers.
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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. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC).
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 22, 2019
The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines.
Building Information Management
APRIL 8, 2013
Construction Disruption Peter Cholakis. As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery. BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 26, 2020
Best value construction metrics involve continuous assessment of team performance and improvement. Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 3, 2020
Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. While Projects begin and end, a Program is continuous in nature and is always adapting.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A process that does not provide stakeholders with cost visibility, transparency, or management capabilities. Stakeholders have had to work within disjointed planning, procurement, project delivery, and operations teams and processes to attempt to meet performance goals.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. In fact, a shift from Project Management to Program Management is needed.
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.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 4, 2019
Creating facilities value for all stakeholders requires rigorous LEAN processes that support and assure collaborative early and ongoing information sharing, as well as decision support systems based upon current and actionable information. IPD and JOC leverage innovative design, procurement, and project delivery work flows.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2019
Early collaboration and other associated key requirements of LEAN construction delivery methods virtually eliminate waste and deliver the highest value projects to owners and AEC service providers. It is the project delivery system that ultimately impacts eventual success or failure more than any other single element.
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2013
Published in the March 2013 issue of Today’s Facility Manager. Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. By Peter Cholakis.
Building Information Management
JULY 15, 2015
More than any other element or factor, it is the construction delivery method that sets the tone, establishes the responsibilities, assures proper definition of scope, defines risk/reward, and ultimately directly impacts the success or failure of a renovation, repair, maintenance, or major new construction project.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Explaining Job Order Contracting and LEAN Efficient Construction Delivery… Ok, so Job Order Contracting and LEAN construction delivery have little to do with an elephant sand castle… In construction., Poor quality assurance or quality control. Inaccurate cost estimate.
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. ). Technology. Proven Solutions.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. That said, not all implementations or tools for IPD and JOC are the same. Or work smarter. Your choice.
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.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
While LEAN Construction Delivery Methods have existing for decades are are proven to improve productivity, reduce waste, lower cost, speed delivery, and improve quality… most real property owners lack the required capability, understanding, and/or awareness for implementation.
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. FM organizational change must be a mandate.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 3, 2014
Change however is possible IF and ONLY IF Owners, Contractors, and AE’s take the time to understand and implement collaborative construction delivery methods correctly. Fundamental change in how construction industry players perform business must occur. That said, not everyone will be able to, or wish to, participate.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
Lean construction techniques are central to improving quality, timeliness, satisfaction, and lowering costs. Owner must provide value by sharing knowledge and collaborating in a timely manner with all service providers from concept through close-out, and not engage in excessive management and control. Focus upon Outcomes.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 10, 2015
While I an not an “ISO fan”, common terms, definitions, and linkages (ontology) are requirements for facility and/or asset management. ISO 55000: Asset Management – Overview of Asset Management , Principles and Terminology. managed risk. managed risk. improved financial performance. Leadership.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 4, 2019
Build the right team, collaborate with all participants and stakeholders from day one, incorporate LEAN construction processes. The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. Projects Delivery. Failure to adequately focus on project flows.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 8, 2019
Rethink, Reshape, Rewrite Your Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Methods. The only proven way to improve facilities management outcomes is to RETHINK,, RESHAPE, and REWRITE your facilities repair, renovation, and construction procurement and delivery methods.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 28, 2017
Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 7, 2015
The construction delivery method affects the success or failure of any renovation, repair, maintenance, or new construction project more than ANY other single factor. Job Order Contracting, JOC is a proven, effective means to accomplish construction work on existing or new facilities.
Building Information Management
MARCH 27, 2015
Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction delivery method, and/or a form of integrated project delivery – IPD, that enables organizations to get their numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly, easily, and cost-effectively through multi-year contracts – IDIQ.
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. Advantages. Disadvantages.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 23, 2019
LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and 2.)
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Life-cycle Management 101. Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. THE ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
The construction industry is now going through a significant revolution, which is being pushed by developments in technology, attention to environmental concerns, and shifting requirements from society. These systems provide quick deployment, customization possibilities, and less waste during construction.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Performance-based Construction Contracting. Performance Based Contract Management principles for Construction have existed for decades, and include Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contacting. Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Lont term Owner/Contractor relationships.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 21, 2019
Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. How Does JOC Work?
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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.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 30, 2015
Early and ongoing information sharing, from concept thru warranty and beyond, is the single most important aspect to achieving optimal construction outcomes. Yet, the importance of the construction delivery method in enabling the above and driving greater productivity and satisfaction is rarely understood.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 10, 2015
While I an not an “ISO fan”, common terms, definitions, and linkages (ontology) are requirements for facility and/or asset management. ISO 55000: Asset Management – Overview of Asset Management , Principles and Terminology. managed risk. managed risk. improved financial performance. Leadership.
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. Collaborative “LEAN” collaborative construction delivery methods actually predate the term LEAN!
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