Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

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Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. The results are… Excessive maintenance costs. Learn more about… Lean Construction.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Proper design, implementation of an OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Program ensures that the numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects encountered by real property owners and facilities management teams are successfully completed within an approved budget.

Cost Control 40

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 40

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. Life-cycle versus first-cost perspective. Shared Risk/Reward.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2019

The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. While each construction relative project has its uniqueness, assuring the consistent use of LEAN processes removes uncertainty and variation, and in the end virtually eliminates waste. Contracting/Procurement Rigor.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 55

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Risk Management 55

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

The application of LEAN methods and best management practices can significantly improve your job order contract. The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of completed Job Order Contract Audits provides ample evidence of this fact.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Project Management Consulting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of audits performed on Job Order Contract is ample evidence of how lack of proper JOC Program set-up, internal controls, or lack of performance for owners or contractors has created non trivial issues.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Government Works 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual. A detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual is a key component of any successful JOC Program. The JOC Operations Manual should be part of of the final Job Order Contract. It spans all aspects for JOC to assure a complete understanding of all participants and stakeholders.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2019

4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution assures a Compliant, Best Value Job Order Contract. The following are noted by a recent independent audit of a public sector Job Order Contract. ” WHAT WE FOUND JOC proposal evaluation phase cost controls should be improved.

Contracts 40

Contracts Cost Control Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Assurance 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

If your interested in a sample job order contract , just send us your government sector/industry and we will be happy to assist you. Job Order Contract Best Management Practices Matter. A JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide should always be a component of your job order contract. Contract Funding. contact-form].

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Control Quality Assurance Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Efficiency. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular independent third-party audit are important tools.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Although the risk of contracting COVID-19 has fallen, especially for the fully vaccinated, it has not disappeared entirely. A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality. Jennings, PE. Similarly, the U.S. Ceiling solutions.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Quality Control 98

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., Inaccurate cost estimate. Poor quality assurance or quality control.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Without appropriate staffing the pressure to complete projects can result in inadequate project and cost and oversight. Implement a Project Prioritization Process – List and prioritize all infrastructure needs to assure projects are in concert with strategically planning initiatives. clear and transparent.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 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

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. Best value drives strategy, objectives, and tactics to assure a safe and organized workplace. Organize – Assure all resources and tools are available on-demand. Quality-by-Design. Empowerment.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

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. This includes granular articulation of roles, responsibilities, costs, and schedules as well as physical and functional outcomes.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Assure projects are linked to organizational strategy. Optimize your resource allocation and planning.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The following, Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices, have been compiled from numerous independent third party audits of JOC Programs as well as decades of experience. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 28, 2012

Job Order Contracting. Allows more efficient and higher quality construction for owners of large facility infrastructure. Multi-year contract—ability to develop long- term facilities partners. MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2019

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. As spreadsheets are sent around to team members, users can’t control views, changes, etc.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Change Management Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services is essential to minimizing costs and ensuring quality and safety. Cost visibility and transparency via a detailed line item (not assemblies) current and locally researched unit price book. contact-form].

Procurement 59

Procurement Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity … First and foremost, the primary issue impacting low productivity and poor life-cycle management of built environment is the need for higher levels of leadership and ownership on the part of real property Owners. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

CCR Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

Acting as the backbone of the entire operation, a general contractor ensures that every detailfrom scheduling and permits to subcontractor coordination and quality controlis handled with precision and professionalism. Cost Control A reputable general contractor will work within your budget and help you avoid unnecessary expenses.

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