Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Productive Job Order Contracting (JOC) is important to all public sector real property owners. Productive Job Order Contracting provides cost visibility and transparency and can be deployed at a 10x savings versus traditional offerings. Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. How to line-time estimate.

Contracts 88

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Estimating 88

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2022

Powerful, yet easy-to-use job order contracting services and tools that simplify the JOC process and support best value repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. JOC Procurement Processes. • JOC Contracts and Compliance Considerations. • JOC Cost Estimating. • JOC Construction Best Management Practices. •

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Contracts Procurement Facility Management Project Management 86

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 79

Contracts Estimating Site Planning Construction Equipment 79

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

The Company will develop an advanced utility relocation (AUR) plan, coordinate public art integration and develop alternative alignments, preliminary cost estimates and 360-degree renderings while engaging the public and key area stakeholders throughout the project. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

Estimating 80

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 80

Job Order Contracting

JULY 6, 2021

Kuwait Job Order Contracting market size and facilities management market size for repair, renovation, and new construction. The Kuwait facilities management sector is estimated at over $1.2B via Four BT, LLC – Best value job order contracting and lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions.

Facility Management 100

Facility Management Contracts Lean Construction Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. All projects follow a core programmatic process.

Procurement 88

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 88

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 90

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 90

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 81

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 81

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 58

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 58

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. This is clearly foolish.

Estimating 59

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction 59

Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

Health chiefs are looking to appoint four main supply chain contract partners for an estimated £600m pipeline of work over four years. Since the current framework was introduced, more than 28 projects have been procured by NHS organisations.

Project Management Consulting 186

Project Management Consulting Project Management Procurement Contracts 186

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 7, 2023

Twenty-four contractors have secured places on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework. The refreshed construction framework for councils and public bodies in the north east is estimated to be worth around £800m.

Public Works 190

Public Works Infrastructure Development Procurement Estimating 190

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 87

Contracts Building Automation Project Management Procurement 87

Job Order Contracting

JULY 16, 2023

Reinforce detail unit line-item construction cost estimating today with CURRENT LOCAL MARKET DATA. Accurate construction cost estimates based upon industry standards and produced in a timely manner can now be the norm with 4BT’s local market line-item construction cost databases.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) and JOC Programs are the same.

Contracts 92

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Procurement 92

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 86

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 86

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In our previous blog post , we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical.

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Procurement General Contracting Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during the JOC process. These actions can occur during conceptual, request for proposal, detailed estimating, or estimate approval/review stages.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting 40

Construction Enquirer

MAY 24, 2023

Procurement body Fusion21 has awarded 61 firms spots on its national refurbishment, construction, new build and modular buildings framework. The four-year deal is estimated to be worth £305m and has been developed to support public sector organisations, including housing, education, and healthcare providers to deliver construction programmes.

Modular Construction 201

Modular Construction Property Management Procurement Painting/finishing 201

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

Estimating 60

Estimating Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 60

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Ask about quote expiration, too.

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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

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 78

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 78

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. JOC requires a focus upon change management.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

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.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 62

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY TIMING / Months. Statement of Need.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contracts Quality Assurance Energy Conservation 40

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. Non-catalog items should not exceed 10% of the total project cost estimate. The post Considering a Job Order Contract?

Contracts 83

Contracts Project Management Consulting Approvals Insurance Management 83

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Written operations manual and/or execution guide.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

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 60

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 60

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. Introduction. Material costs are either.

Estimating 62

Estimating General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 62

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. In the public sector, federal government contracts may require Davis Bacon Wage Rates or prevailing wage rates, or both, with the usage of the higher of the two.

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Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 82

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

Most people don’t truly understand JOC, and the the question “What is JOC / Job Order Contracting” invariably gets a a wide range of answers. JOC is a program-centric environment within which a contracts, projects, bids, estimates, and work orders follow specified stages and work flows.

Contracts 52

Contracts Procurement Estimating Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Reduced procurement costs. Higher construction quality.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Estimation tool. Procurement Software.

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Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63