Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. All of the above are available within integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN job order contracting (LEAN JOC) frameworks and enabling solution sets.

Facility Management 105

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

LetsBuild

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Site Planning 98

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. INTRODUCTION. CURRENT STATUS.

Lean Construction 55

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 55

LetsBuild

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

LetsBuild

MAY 26, 2023

The construction industry is a big consumer of raw materials, accounting for over 30% of the extraction of natural materials. With the growing concerns over climate change, there’s increasing pressure on construction firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly methods. Why is sustainable construction important?

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction Green Building 105

LetsBuild

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Zoning Site Planning Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines. Note that 63% of projects fail due to poor communication.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule 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. Lean Acquisition Planning : Collaborate to assure all parties are involved in determining physical, functional, and financial requirements.

Procurement 98

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

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Lean Construction Site Planning 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Errors and rework remain an acute headache within US construction, especially for critical infrastructure projects, particularly from a waste/carbon perspective. Recent estimates put the cost of rework at around 5 percent of total project costs, and also suggest it accounts for more than 30 percent of all work on site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

LEAN construction delivery is the solution to the AECOO sector’s track record of poor productivity. While LEAN processes have been deployed just as successfully as in the manufacturing, software, and other areas, penetration has been anemic. The post LEAN Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Controls Manufacturing Procurement Site Planning 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. 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.

Maintenance 80

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 80

LetsBuild

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you’re like most foremen and site managers, it’s more than you’d like to admit—construction professionals spend over one-third of their time on non-productive activities. As a result, on-site activities get delayed, causing you to miss deadlines and go over budget trying to make up for that wasted time.

Project Management 98

Project Management Lean Construction Site Planning Construction Management 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices!

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 105

LetsBuild

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit. This is key for improving construction collaboration between teams.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Risk Management Site Planning Project Management 98

LetsBuild

MARCH 3, 2023

So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track. This includes going over your spec book, construction drawings, etc.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Construction Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 71

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Closeout Lean Construction Procurement 71

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. Program Management – LEAN is a program not a project. Joint site meeting, planning meeting, and kick-off meetings are also elemental.

Maintenance 64

Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management 64

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.

Facility Management 105

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

Field Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

With so many moving parts onsite, ensuring all the proper safety procedures are being taken can be a challenge for construction contractors. A single violation can cost up to $15,625 and a repeatable violation could cost up to $156,259. To avoid common fall hazards, focus on daily pre-planning.

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Communication 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There are many construction contract types out there. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. We’ve made things easier by compiling the eight most common types of construction contracts and detailing the pros and cons of each.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2019

Build the right team, collaborate with all participants and stakeholders from day one, incorporate LEAN construction processes. The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. Shared Risk/Reward. Contracting/Procurement Rigor. Projects Delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 55

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 105

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. Seamless management can improve efficiency, simplify complexities, minimize costs, and prevent delays. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN. THE ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Lean Construction 49

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

The construction industry is known for very low profit margins, with few companies being profitable enough to sustain expansion. Project management plays an important role in cost control and profitability of construction companies since it influences the cash flow of the business.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Consulting 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. Seamless management can improve efficiency, simplify complexities, minimize costs, and prevent delays. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Lean Construction Site Planning 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Robust processes have been proven and available for decades and have now evolved into full solution frameworks for improving construction productivity. Collaboration is critical in achieving best value construction outcomes. Collaborative Construction Environment.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

Roads Online

MAY 16, 2024

W hy do construction projects often exceed cost and time targets? How can we work faster and reduce delays by better aligning construction to the needs of cities? Plus a fear of disruption, the unpredictable nature of cities and often lengthy construction times force a set of rules tailored to worst case scenario.

Public Works 105

Public Works Government Works Infrastructure Development Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. The journey towards efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, carbon literacy, and LEAN process is not easy. Is your organization ready?

Environmental Impact Assessment 105

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Facility Management Energy Efficiency 105

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

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

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