Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. During planning, procurement, and facilities professionals should work together to develop a clear. statement of work (SOW). Locally Researched Construction Cost Data.

Contracts 104

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 104

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself. A recent court decision in Ohio suggests that the use of plain language is more than just considerate.

Contracts 120

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Inspection 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2023

Four BT, LLC (4BT) exclusively provides the Innovative LEAN Job Order Contracting Knowledge-based System. 4BT.US [contact-form] The post Innovative LEAN Job Order Contracting Knowledge-based System appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 98

Contracts Facility Management Procurement Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Update unit price books per contract. Never pay a percentage of construction volume for JOC products and services.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Structural Systems Procurement 103

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 85

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 85

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s critical to take the time to monitor and improve your Job Order Contracting processes as they are not as you think they might be. What LEAN Job Order Contracting? Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting include… Objective fact-based insights and decision-support. Job Order Contracting Program Checklist.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

Contracts 105

Contracts Building Automation Project Management Procurement 105

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Project owners are drawn to the design-build method of construction procurement for good reasons. Owners perceive another advantage to design-build over the traditional design-bid-construct method of procurement. A compressed construction schedule reduces administrative and financing costs. Read more.

Building Design 120

Building Design Contracts Procurement 120

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2016

By Bruce Jervis The standard contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects gives an architect the duty to protect its project owner by rejecting nonconforming work. Yet, the AIA documents disclaim architect responsibility for the contractor’s work. This creates a dilemma.

Public Works 127

Public Works Procurement Contracts 127

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. Resources such as Spend Network provide valuable insights into recent changes in procurement regulations that can impact suppliers significantly.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2015

By Bruce Jervis Federal construction contracts, as well as many other public construction contracts, are frequently procured on a “best value” basis. a recent federal procurement, the solicitation established three key technical evaluation factors and said each carried equal weight.

Procurement 133

Procurement Contracts 133

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Capacity and Expertise: Identifying the right contracting partners to realize the benefits of EPCM is paramount to ultimate success. On-time delivery.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

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. INTRODUCTION.

Contracts 89

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 89

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits. The post Considering a Job Order Contract? Prequalify potential JOC contractors. Prequalify potential JOC contractors.

Contracts 104

Contracts Project Management Consulting Approvals Insurance Management 104

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Technical planning and professional procurement team collaboration and adherence to robust best management practices are needed to mitigate financial and environmental waste. Costs identified specifically with a contract are direct costs of that contract.

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform to achieve significant benefits with minimal administration costs. In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. No more, no less.

Contracts 93

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 93

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Documentation: Clearly document each line item, including descriptions, quantities, unit costs, and any assumptions or considerations that went into the estimation using detailed notes.

Contracts 98

Contracts Estimating Site Planning Construction Equipment 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. BIM is not a solution, but a tool. ” Henry Ford.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. Various forms of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery have a track record spanning as long as decades and include integrated project delivery, IPD, LEAN job order contracting, JOC, and alliance contracting.

Lean Construction 76

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

Construction Dive

APRIL 2, 2014

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Building Design 120

Building Design Procurement Contracts 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2020

Procurement must have an early and ongoing “seat at the table” concerning facilities management strategies and programs. In fact, when it comes to LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery, procurement should lead the way, working collaborative with facilities management , facilities users, and oversight groups.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Procurement Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 61

Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2013

By Bruce Jervis In the solicitation of bids for public contracts, it is common to require bidders to list their intended subcontractors for major components of the work, usually trade by trade. Bid listing of subcontractors is frequently mandated by state or local procurement law.

Public Works 120

Public Works Procurement Contracts 120

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

By procuring design and construction services from a single source, it is possible to commence construction before all of the design details have been completed. The government paid for construction work through a series of contract modifications authorizing “additional undefinitized funding.” ” Read more.

Cost Control 120

Cost Control Government Works Building Controls Building Design 120

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. Warranty Discussion Inquire about warranties on completed work and ensure these are documented in the contract. Review their safety protocols on previous projects.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Quality Control Warranty 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

4BT OpenJOC / 4BT OpenBUILD – The integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution deployed as a cloud SaaS platform, and complete with full support services. management. Complete with locally detailed line-item unit price construction cost data BIM integration.

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Project Management Construction Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Contract Management. Program Portfolio Management. Multiple-Project Delivery Environment.

Change Management 105

Change Management Mapping Project Management Procurement 105

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In a recent survey undertaken as part of the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022 , it was reported that over a third (37%) of respondents had used two-stage procurement over the last 12 months. In fact, the majority of recent development projects we have advised on in the UK were procured on a two-stage basis. .

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Contracts Government Works 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Navigating public procurement regulations is crucial for construction companies aiming to secure government contracts. This article provides key guidelines on public procurement regulations and highlights essential resources for staying compliant. For a comprehensive guide, see Browne Jacobson’s insights on public procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

such as BIM, and offer advanced features such as the Common Data Environment and Facility Management, and Integrated Project Delivery (including LEAN Job Order Contracting). Building in Cloud allows authorized team members to access and share documents, manage tasks, or troubleshoot.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Procurement Facility Management 76

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 12, 2023

The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user. . The project agreements clause.

Contracts 90

Contracts Building Standards General Contracting Building Commissioning 90

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 Quality Assurance 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Well-documented? Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. 4bt.us – LEAN Construction Solutions – Locally researched detailed unit price cost data, Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, Job Order Contracting tools and services. CORE PRINCIPLES. Material availability.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 105

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. All of the roles, responsibilities, documents, workflows, information architectures, and deliverables are clearly written.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement 105