Wrench

MARCH 5, 2024

The value of procured items in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects can vary depending on project specifics, but typically, it ranges from 60% to 80% of the total project cost. Getting these procured items on or before the construction required date (CRD) within the right cost and time is critical to project success.

Procurement 52

Procurement Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management Consulting 52

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

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

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.

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Contracts Cost Control Quality Assurance Quality Control 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

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

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 Control Quality Assurance 40

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

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

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

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) 46

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Risk Management 46

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 Change Management Lean Construction Cost Control 40

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].

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Contracts Quality Control Quality Assurance Cost Control 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

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

Cost Overruns With respect to cost disputes, which persist throughout the industry ( Construction Cost Overruns: An Industry in Crisis – SmartPM (smartpmtech.com )), the genesis of the dispute typically varies based on the project delivery (design/bid build v. design/build) and pricing methodology (lump sum v.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

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 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.

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Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

Trekker Group

AUGUST 28, 2022

Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. Without effective construction procurement best practices, your procurement processes can be affected by delays, customer dissatisfaction, and issues in quality assurance.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Automation Quality Assurance Risk Management 52

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

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

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 Quality Assurance 104

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

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

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 Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known. RESOURCES eBOOK – An Introduction to LEAN Construction – Your ultimate guide to facilities repair, renovation, and new build cost management. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Facility Management Risk Management Change Management 52

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 59

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 59

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . From a JOC Program perspective, an annual total JOC construction value of approximately $2M is required before considering JOC due to associated administrative costs.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Estimating Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality. Collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environments include a multi-party contract and and Operations Manual/Execution Guide.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Collaboration 59

Wrench

MAY 23, 2023

It is more important than ever that a company’s employees – whether full-time, contract, part-time, or freelance – are all able to work together seamlessly and efficiently from any location without driving up costs. Reduced Cost By adopting a cloud EDMS, companies can instantly reduce their IT spending.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Change Management Project Management 52

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. are all specified with a collaborative contract and an operations manual/execution guide.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

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

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Job Order Contracting, JOC, is a proven solution to providing quality on-demand construction services on-time and on budget, and to reduce repair, renovation, and capital renewal backlogs. Common errors made in implementing a Job Order Contract can lead to major problems. #1. 1. Project Management Failure.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts. Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Learn more…. Keys to Success.

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Quality Assurance Lean Construction Procurement Cost Control 40