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 46

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 46

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

LEAN construction, whether new builds, renovation, repair, or maintenance, requires global oversight and local empowerment. Those doing the work must be allowed to make decisions, but within a framework that includes LEAN workflows, processes, standardized information, and full transparency. Sample LEAN Workflow.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Property Management Construction Management 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Job Order Contracting, JOC, isn’t simply a procurement method for construction services. JOC is a LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Method. LEAN Job Order Contracting, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Solution, bring collaboration, efficiency, and compliance to a whole new level.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Budgeting 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Construction Primer. LEAN Construction Primer.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). the the need for the LEAN Construction Institute.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

What is “ LEAN Construction ?”. LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. When compared to the industry norm of 75% of all construction projects being over budget, delayed, or resulting in legal disputes. Core tenants of LEAN construction.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Risk Management Procurement Budgeting 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2018

Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management is key to improved outcomes. A detailed, financially transparent process renovation, repair, and new construction can be accomplished using a locally researched unit price book (UPB). Would you like to learn more?

Procurement 40

Procurement Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 29, 2016

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS. The application of LEAN to construction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. Core Aspects of LEAN Construction. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures. LEAN construction requires new ways of interacting on a day to day basis.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization. Construction Documents. The Construction Project Delivery Method, the Contract, and the associate Operations Manual/Execution Guide must all be consider jointly.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2017

repair, maintenance, construction projects, as well as all participants and stakeholders, to use common terms, definitions, and standardized data architectures. It’s amazing how many construction projects lack this basic foundation. The post LEAN Construction Masterformat appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Construction Equipment Change Management 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 21, 2016

LEAN CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY. If you consider BIM to be the solution to low construction productivity, think again. 3D visualization and technology will do little to solve construction project delivery woes. Construction is like any other relatively complex manufacturing process. Collaboration. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Project Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Construction Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTACTING. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Change management – Moving from traditional ad hoc day to day practices to robust workflows based upon proven LEAN processes. Keep terms and definitions consistent and simple, by using an easy-to-understand common data environment (CDE). A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

A Common Data Environment, CDE is a critical to L EAN construction delivery and improving overall efficiency. A common data environment includes a glossary and set of definitions in plain English using industry standard terms. The post Building a Common Data Environment for LEAN Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Schedule Management Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2017

BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. Learn more… 2017 BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management Maintenance 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 14, 2016

LEAN Construction & Selecting a Unit Price Book – UPB. LEAN construction delivery drives increased productivity and quality. Common terms, definitions and financial transparency, however, are two of several requirements for implementing LEAN collaborative construction delivery.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Construction Equipment Contracts Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Learn more today!

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Facility Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

BIM & LEAN / COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY – If only we could get there! Collaborative construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, …). Common terms, definitions, and data architectures… all in plain English. The primary driver is actually the construction delivery method.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs. Continuous improvement. Higher Quality.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures. Focus upon outcomes. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures. Focus upon outcomes. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 7, 2016

LEAN CONSTRUCTION 101 – Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Formats. Standard classification of facility and other physical infrastructure elements is a requirement for LEAN Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, & New Construction Delivery.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Structural Systems Building Standards 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN – Best Value Construction Delivery – Job Order Contacting & IPD. LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. Standardize – Use common terms, definitions, and data architectures (Uniformat, Masterformat, OMNICLASS).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

LEAN METHODOLOGY. LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted by numerous manufacturing and service sectors. An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

5S for LEAN Construction / Job Order Contracting / IPD. Standardize – Use common terms, definitions, & data architectures. Stewardship – Practice best value life-cycle management of the built environment.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts Site Planning 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Construction Cost Estimating Factors 2022 – Construction Cost Estimating Factors that determine validity, transparency, and level of cost management capability. Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). CORE PRINCIPLES. An estimate is no better than its basis. Environmental aspects.

Estimating 91

Estimating Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 91

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Clear definition of information requirements, aligned with robust Lean processes, and collaborative delivery teams is a proven pathway to best value construction. Learn more… The post Managing Best Value Construction appeared first on 4BT.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). The post Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility appeared first on 4BT. Well-documented?

Construction Management 87

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 87

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). has proven relatively fruitless.

Construction Management 104

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

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Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 100

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

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. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Facility Management 101

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 101