Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2018

Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management is key to improved outcomes. The post Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management appeared first on 4BT. Would you like to learn more? contact-form].

Procurement 40

Procurement Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction 40

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. By Bruce Jervis One of the perceived benefits of the design-build method of construction is the ability to “fast-track” the project. ” Read more. ” Read more.

Cost Control 120

Cost Control Government Works Building Controls Building Design 120

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from “traditional” JOC program deployments is several key area. Any definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting involves… Direct owner leadership . Proactive integration of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2021

4BT OpenJOC TM Job Order Contracting Solution saves money by significantly improving facilities project planning, procurement, and project execution service delivery. 4BT OpenJOC TM Job Order Contracting Solution Saves Money. 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution Saves Money.

Contracts 105

Contracts Procurement Facility Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data. Reliance upon traditional and flawed techniques of planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. What are the sources of most project cost overruns, delays, and overall dissatisfaction with outcomes?

Estimating 97

Estimating Procurement Communication Architecture 97

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. The post Definition of Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. Learn more… THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION.

Contracts 45

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Budgeting 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE. Corruption/fraudulent practices. Early and ongoing communication of participants.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Definition of physical and funtional needs including environmental needs and project requirements (users) / Project Requirements Development. Definition of planning, procurement, and project delivery execution methods and teams; 4. Construction 5. Use, operation and maintenance of the building; and 6.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Property Management Project Management Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Questions every real property should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 expanded CSI MasterFormat) and industry standard terms and definitions understandable to all participants and stakeholders? . #4 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

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. Typically used as a last-resort method. #5. Understand the Requirement. Be sure to follow the internal review and approval processes.

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE. Corruption/fraudulent practices. Early and ongoing communication of participants.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 105

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. According to Siteline , mobilization involves activities such as setting up site offices, arranging for construction equipment, and procuring materials.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Risk Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. Fully transparent cost and scope of work definition supported by a granular, current, locally researched detailed unit price book , organized using a standard information architecture (i.e.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Change Management Facility Management Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 2 Integrated and enabled internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams working towards mutually beneficial, clearly defined outcomes. #3 . #2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3

Public Works 96

Public Works Procurement Change Management Project Management 96

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. Procurement of built assets. Data Problems.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

3 High Granularity Line item discrete construction tasks represent the only methods from which quanities can be applied to then create an cost estimate ready for procurement analysis. #4 Construction Cost Data Integrity is one of the most overlooked items in preparing a detailed Scope of Work.

Architecture 98

Architecture Construction Equipment Procurement Estimating 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework. I’d Like to Learn More.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Final procurement of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service should always involve review of a detailed line time construction cost estimate and quantities.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

Don’t “reinvent the wheel”, take advantage of current available LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery tools for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build requirements (examples: Integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting). Define glossary of terms and definitions.

Procurement 104

Procurement Building Design Maintenance Collaboration 104

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

JOC Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams must be integrated and observe robust LEAN philosophies and practices. . Using JOC to simply speed procurement can lead to major issues with both compliance and project delivery cost/efficiency.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Procurement Quality Assurance Quality Control 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

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

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Integration with planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and domains is equally critical. Project Definition – Understanding a customer request in sufficient detail in order to create a detailed line item construction cost estimate is step one. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 85

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 85

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

The consistent achievement of best value quality, cost, and schedule outcomes requires the strategic and tactical integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery in concert with the core organizational mission. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Facility Management 105

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Integrating internal and external Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Team under supportive and committed leadership is step one. Information must be clearly presented using common terms and definitions. Physical asset management optimization requires the integration of People, Processes, Information, and Technology.

Property Management 104

Property Management Facility Management Quality Control Cost Control 104

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. Additional Considerations.

Estimating 95

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services. via 4bt.us.

Maintenance 87

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 87

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Collaboration in the above manner allows disparate groups, including owners, A/E’s, builders, and procurement professionals, to focus on common goals.

Collaboration 97

Collaboration Estimating Construction Equipment Facility Management 97

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction can refer to a “philosophy” (examples: Last Planner, Kaizen, 5s, six sigma…), or a LEAN project delivery methods or LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery method (integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting…). ” Austin 2016.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). Want to talk?

Procurement 45

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Required components for a robust systemic FM solution include the following: Robust collaborative process integrating internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams on an early and ongoing basis, supported by a long-term, mutually beneficial multi-party agreements and an operations manual/execution guide.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Heres a deeper dive into the differences and their impact on winning bids: Local Market Cost Data Definition : This data is specific to a geographic region, reflecting real-time labor rates and trade variance due to workers comp and other variables, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and equipment rental costs in that area.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Attainment of sustainable facilities management involves creating an environment for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams that fosters productivity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Sustainability Maintenance Building Performance Measurement 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

A common data environment (CDE) is a requisite component of an efficient construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT.

Building Standards 102

Building Standards Property Management Structural Systems Communication 102

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 66

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Rethink, Reshape, Rewrite Your Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Methods. The only proven way to improve facilities management outcomes is to RETHINK,, RESHAPE, and REWRITE your facilities repair, renovation, and construction procurement and delivery methods. The Solution.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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