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

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

JULY 30, 2024

Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure. Holistic View of Asset Management PEOPLE – A primary focus upon PEOPLE is the first step towards sustainable facilities management. How can this be?

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. LEAN methods assure alignment of facilities/infrastructure needs with organizational objectives and provide an operational framework for best value planning, procurement, and project execution.

Lean Construction 69

Lean Construction Facility Management Risk Management Schedule Management 69

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).

Procurement 45

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. – The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 96

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM Leverage LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Consistently Achieve Best Value.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 65

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Risk Management 65

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. People, Process, Information, and Technology are central components to optimally planning, planning, funding, maintaining, and managing facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. Owner value can only be increased if financial and technical knowledge and risks are shared with the parties doing the work.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Procore

MAY 4, 2023

A current focus for safety leaders is ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is properly fitting, to minimize the risk of workplace accidents on the job while also promoting belonging and inclusion.   What has been one of the biggest catalysts for change in PPE production and procurement?

Procurement 98

Procurement Risk Management Insurance Management Construction Equipment 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Below, a list of terms and definitions being submitted for voting is just one of several important initiatives. Building Information Modeling Model Management. The management of work processes and software tools to produce required project information. For example the lack of using an information management strategy. (3)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations. Figure 1: Collaboration is the key to design-assist success.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery are intertwined and invovled real property owners and services providers. 2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. .) #5

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Procurement Risk Management Project Management 52

Building Information Management

MARCH 29, 2016

The complexity of the list and the multiple definitions associated with various terms present non-trivial obstacles to consistent BIM implementation. From a very basic perspective LEAN best management practices must be applied to the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations), in order for BIM to succeed.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management 49

Building Information Management

MARCH 30, 2016

Whether your setting up an Owner-managed Job Order Contract, using a Cooperative for smaller projects, or outsourcing the management of your program to a third party, using open and LEAN best management practices improves outcomes. Common terms, definitions, and standard data architectures. Shared risk/reward.

Contracts 40

Contracts Risk Management Facility Management Project Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Seeking a leading-edge security solution, they determined after a thorough review that ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure had an access management system that exceeded their expectations. We are definitely happy and impressed with how things have progressed.”

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Cost Control Public Works Risk Management 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2016

Download the Job Order Contracting – JOC to being to understand Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices. Seven elements of a to Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. Shared risk/reward. Mutual respect.

Contracts 40

Contracts Risk Management Procurement Project Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017.

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2016

Best Value Procurement. Standardized & Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Architectures. Shared Risk/Reward. Monitoring and Reporting without Excessive Management and Control. Owner leadership combined with long term partnering (architects, engineers, contractors, business product manufactures, consultants…).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Owner focus upon a BEST VALUE approach to facility management is required in order to maximize productivity and minimize waster. Early and ongoing participation of all project participants (owners, contractors, A/Es, subs, engineering, procurement, project managers, planners, oversight groups, users). Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

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

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology. First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” INTRODUCTION.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 74

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. Considering a JOC Program? Do your homework! The post appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. The lack of robust procurement and construction delivery methods and to the lack of true financial visibility and control. The lack of robust procurement and construction delivery methods and to the lack of true financial visibility and control.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2019

Add 10, 20, 50+ proven construction professionals without the typical administrative burden and risk. Integrate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, Contractor, and Subcontractor Management into one system. Consistently deploy and manage robust LEAN processes. Improved scope of work definition. Regulatory compliance.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Control Risk Management Facility Management 40

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. Shared Risk/Reward. Financial Transparency. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Whitehall governance problem at heart of procurement inadequacies? Editor Nick Barrett asks how long the UK can get away with the governance problem said by the head of the National Audit Office to be embedded at the heart of Whitehall when it comes to managing large scale procurements.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Government Works Procurement Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Optimize Your Facilities Construction Project Procurement & Delivery Process. Move from a lack of sustained construction services procurement and project management leadership and policy, and a lack of decision-making authority delegated to those doing the work. Step One: Acknowledge the problem.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Optimization 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2016

For example, to this day, despite decades of notices, regulations, reports, and mandates to resolve the problem, the nation’s largest property owner, the GSA PBS, does not have a standardized LEAN process to efficiently manage the renovation, repair, and maintenance of its facility portfolio and infrastructure. Shared risk/reward.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 14, 2012

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Change Management 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

– The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on buget. 4BT.US – Robust solutions that integrate FM and construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In addition to helping better manage the environmental impact of construction, modular construction methods will improve project productivity, deliver construction outputs more quickly, better manage scarce resources, and improve site safety.” – Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 111

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Automation Schedule Management 111

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

Life-cycle asset management philosophy. Best value procurement. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures… all in plain English. Shared risk/reward. Per the above definition, BIM has not moved from theory to reality to any significant extent. Mutual trust & respect.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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