Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Digital data lends itself to analytics.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting Insurance Management General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 77

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 77

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. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 60

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 60

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment.

Maintenance 61

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 61

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Productive Job Order Contracting (JOC) is important to all public sector real property owners. Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. As multiple independent audits have shown, the result has been a lack of financial oversight and poor cost management.

Contracts 81

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 81

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 87

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 87

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Modernization.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Facility Management Property Management Schedule Management 52

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. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Lean Construction 46

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 46

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 88

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 88

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery requires the LEAN integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Learn more… The post BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

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

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven LEAN best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Construction Management Estimating Structural Systems 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. Sample Workflow.

Facility Management 100

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 100

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. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. Better Manage Construction Costs. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

Schedule Management 65

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel.

Cost Control 70

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 70

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement. Budgeting/Capital Planning.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

Real property owners and facilities managers can now efficiently execute their numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and cost-effectively reduce deferred maintenance levels. LEAN Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & Minor New Construction Projects and Building Operations. Mitigate Risk.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Sustainability Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2016

Facility Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Capital Renewal. Best Management Practices. Policies and procedures based upon BEST VALUE and OUTCOMES are critical to pro-active and efficient facility management. Facility Management Checklist. Engage in best value procurement. Review procurement policies.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2016

Facility Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Capital Renewal. Best Management Practices. Policies and procedures based upon BEST VALUE and OUTCOMES are critical to pro-active and efficient facility management. Facility Management Checklist. Engage in best value procurement. Review procurement policies.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

“My favorite part of the class was open discussion by instructor, insights on estimating in general, owner/contractor relationships, lessons learned, estimating principles, etc.”. INTRODUCTION TO RSMEANS ESTIMATING – VIRTUAL. Estimate Format. Organizing an Estimate. . Estimate Format. – U.S.

Estimating 45

Estimating General Contracting Property Management Procurement 45

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management will benefit Planning. Promoting awareness and education of LEAN O&M best management practices leads to improved outcomes. Cost estimating. Procurement/bidding. Maintenance. Capital planning and management.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Risk Management Facility Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes. Cost estimating. Maintenance.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Sustainability 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY.

Contracts 63

Contracts Procurement Project Management Lean Construction 63

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

Contracts 66

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 66

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The fundamental concepts of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can now be implemented by any real property owners to consistently achieve quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. Innovative suite of tools and services drive LEAN construction deployment.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management Maintenance 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 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. Focus Upon Outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2017

4BT develops and maintains JOC unit price books containing costing data for individual construction tasks for a wide range of general construction, maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities, roads, parking lots, and other construction-related components typically encountered by real property owners. Means Company, LLC, U.S.

Contracts 40

Contracts Property Management Facility Management General Contracting 40

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. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership. Considering a JOC Program?

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. Collaborative design for constructibility.

Quality Assurance 72

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 72

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

. ” You will also find terms such as “black belt”, “kaizen”, and “Last Planner” While some of this information can be useful to those learning about LEAN procurement and construction delivery, not one is a LEAN procurement and construction delivery method. But, that’s for another time.

Lean Construction 40

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