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. This reduces logistical costs and simplifies coordination. Blueprint Distribution Share detailed project drawings with shortlisted companies for precise cost and timeline estimates.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Quality Control Warranty 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 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 76

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2019

Controlling the Costs of Job Order Contract Work Orders. While Job Order Contracting can provide significant benefits over traditional construction services procurement and project delivery methods, controlling Job Order Contract Costs is a key consideration.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Most organizations rely upon national average cost data, consultants, and/or historical data. National average cost data is not representative of local market data even when cost indices or area cost factors are applied.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Project Management Consulting Estimating Building Controls 105

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To make sure profits stay steady and grow, it's crucial to manage increasing costs for materials, labour, and operations. The Impact of Inflation on the Architecture sector Inflation directly affects project costs in architecture. This helps identify cost overruns quickly and take corrective action.

Architecture 105

Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. Four BT, LLC) – www.4bt.us.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Realistic, valid cost and technical requirement planning. Reach out to see how… Proven Cost Control Solution. Bid Management.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Loss of cost estimating expertise at a detailed line item level.

Lean Construction 55

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 55

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The 4BT-PEP is a turnkey JOC Program that delivers the highest performance at the lowest possible administrative cost. 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.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 104

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 6, 2023

FACTS with knowing… #1 Objective studies have shown that using national average cost data, location factors, historical data, area cost factor, or economic factors do NOT provide adequate visibility in local market costs. #2

Cost Control 98

Cost Control Building Standards Construction Equipment Building Controls 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. Technology – The role of technology is to support the consistent execution of robust processes, lower associated deployment costs, and provide appropriate monitoring capabilities.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 66

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. Roles and responsibilities, deliverables, tools, workflows, etc.,

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. The post 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT. Sample Workflow.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 105

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.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 105

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Of course, but rarely practices by real property owners.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Robust, integrated LEAN asset planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are readily available to establish efficient physical asset life cycle management programs. Common data environment, including detailed line item locally researched unit price construction cost data. Develop detailed work scope and estimate.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 98

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Whether you are a homeowner planning a renovation , a developer looking to break ground on a commercial project, or simply an interested party in the real estate market, understanding the construction costs in NYC is crucial for making informed decisions.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control Real Estate Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s construction management team assisted Sound Transit from procurement through completion, including project oversight, constructability reviews, environmental monitoring, scheduling, field inspections, independent cost estimating and more.

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects. Project control experience includes work in the Government (DOD and DOE), Pharmaceutical (Capital Projects), and Environmental Markets (remediation and new construction).

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system.

Cost Control 40

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

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 52

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 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. Introduction.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB). DON’T – Do not use a national average cost book and attempt to create a UPB, with or without factors or construction cost indices (CCIs). JOC requires a focus upon change management.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

This stage is critical to avoid cost overruns and delays later in the project. A construction company provides: Detailed Cost Estimates : Breaking down expenses for labor, materials, permits, and equipment. A construction company typically manages: Material Procurement : Ensuring high-quality, durable materials are used.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This year’s awards were expanded to five categories, two of which were specific to mechanical and electrical contractors: best estimating success story and most impressive use of virtual design and construction. Raulston has decreased its takeoff to estimate time by about 50 percent. Watch Jamerson & Bauwens talk about the award.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

This article offers insight on the top reasons to add new estimating software to your construction company. Benefits of estimating software ​ Better Overall Construction Job Planning The top reason to add construction estimating software to your repertoire of internal tools is that it helps you see the big picture.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Gateway Hudson River Tunnel Project in New York, with a projected cost of $11 billion, will be supported by federal funding. The total cost of this effort has not yet been announced, but $1.8 Its objective will be to control combined sewer overflow pollution across the Big Creek, Spring Creek, and Rocky River areas.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Site Planning Infrastructure Development Estimating 130

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control 45

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Automation of routine tasks such as scheduling, resource allocation, and document management frees up valuable time for project teams to focus on high-value activities, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs. This allows for proactive identification of issues and timely intervention to prevent delays or cost overruns.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Target and actual cost visibility and breakdown need major attention, mainly through the development of specific inter-organizational cost management system and granular, local market researched data. A template for implementing target costing”.

Lean Construction 81

Lean Construction Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 81

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. But low bidding is a zero-sum game : When owners push bid prices down, cost savings often come at the expense of performance. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement? The low-bid approach starts on the wrong foot. And guess what?

Procurement 98

Procurement Cost Control Building Design Building Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Nonetheless, a small, but growing number of real property owners and facilities management teams have embraced changing to integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Trust But Measure – Select appropriate services resource(s) for the project and put appropriate and robust controls in place.

Maintenance 80

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 80

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 105