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. Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available.

Facility Management 93

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 93

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices! 84% gain in higher-quality construction. Exclusively from 4BT!

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 98

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 52

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This year’s awards were expanded to five categories, two of which were specific to mechanical and electrical contractors: best estimating success story and most impressive use of virtual design and construction. Raulston has decreased its takeoff to estimate time by about 50 percent. On average, T.S.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources. Introduction.

Construction Management 74

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 74

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Gain full cost visibility and control with local market cost data (no factoring of national data). Optimize planning, procurement, and project delivery in terms of quality, compatibility, constructability, cost, risk, and function to meet customer needs. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 83

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 83

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment.

Cost Control 72

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 72

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. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality.

Facility Management 102

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 102

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Maximize project success with project portfolio management, project controls and project management, all in one platform. According to the KPMG Global Construction Survey of 223 engineering and construction (E&C) industry experts, innovative leaders (the top 20%) are way ahead in governance and controls.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Wrench

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, the pursuit of success hinges on the ability to monitor both lead and lag indicators. Cost Performance: Comparison of the final project cost to the budgeted or estimated cost. Compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The software was used to develop a 3D model for the construction phase of the project, and the team harnessed its capabilities during the design-build procurement and final design development phases. Inclusive of the time taken to master the new software, the design team achieved plan approval within 12 months of notice to proceed.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Design Project Management Building Controls 130

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, the role of a quantity surveyor is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial plans. This coordination helps in maintaining project timelines and quality standards.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Its objective will be to control combined sewer overflow pollution across the Big Creek, Spring Creek, and Rocky River areas. Estimated at $215 million, the project is beginning the design process. Procurement for the design-bid-build contract is expected sometime in 2024.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Site Planning Infrastructure Development Estimating 130

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Autodesk BIM 360 : Focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk BIM 360 revolutionizes construction project management by facilitating collaborative BIM workflows and providing field management tools for issue tracking and quality control.

Project Management 90

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 90

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control 45

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Better Cost Control and Budgeting Construction projects often go over budget due to inaccurate cost estimations and lack of cost control. Managers can compare estimated costs to actuals and identify potential overruns early. Managers can compare estimated costs to actuals and identify potential overruns early.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Facility Management 88

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 88

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Estimation and quantity takeoffs Estimation and quantity takeoffs are crucial to the success of prefab construction due to its inherent demand for precision and efficiency in these areas. Prefab and modular construction require tightly controlled planning and coordination, so there's very little room for inaccuracies.

Prefabrication 98

Prefabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 98

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

Project management plays an important role in cost control and profitability of construction companies since it influences the cash flow of the business. Lean project delivery approaches include: Accurate estimates, wise purchases, and delivering materials as close as possible to the time that they will be used.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Consulting 52

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. Fully Compliant. Common Source of Truth.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 93

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 93

Construction Daily News

MAY 28, 2024

Any construction professional who has been in charge of estimating or tracking a project’s costs in the past years has lost sleep due to material price volatility. Wild building material price swings can skew well-thought-out project estimations, causing property owners to get more than they bargained for.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Steel Fabrication 52

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 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. What documentation, forms are required? In addition, collaborative teams, robust processes, and current actionable information are critical.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Facility Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

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. While change is gradual, the benefits of consistent delivery of quality project outcomes on-time and on-budget have been proven.

Maintenance 61

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 61

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Manufacturing off-site in a controlled environment is safer and more sustainable. The technique provides more consistency, leading to higher quality outcomes, with fewer errors. Avoiding early blockers Despite these advantages, many companies run into challenges adopting prefab – often during the procurement process.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Any real public sector real property owner can efficiently and consistently procure and execute quality repair, renovation, and construction projects using the appropriate processes and tools. Control project performance factors. LEAN Construction Project Delivery. It’s not hard… really!

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2023

Leveraging 4BT data, software, and services, you can integrate internal and external PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, and PROJECT DELIVERY processes and teams within a robust, compliant, and efficient environment. There are clear 4BT Job Order Contracting Solution benefits when compared to traditional tools and methods.

Contracts 52

Contracts Cost Control Quality Control Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

The OpenJOC(TM) Solution streamlines construction procurement and project delivery by integrating LEAN processes with locally researched unit price detailed line item construction task cost data, and supporting Program, Project, Estimate, Document, Contractor, Subcontractor and Task/Issue and Management.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Cost Control Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2019

UNLOCK Construction Productivity and Quality with the LEAN OpenJOC TM Solution. Integrate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, Contractor, and Subcontractor Management into one system. Leverage the experience of multi-discipline teams… procurement, builders, building users, facilities management, oversight groups….

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Control Risk Management Facility Management 40

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement? Learn more about bidding & procurement: Bidding on private construction projects Bidding on government projects 7 construction bidding websites to find more projects. And guess what?

Procurement 98

Procurement Cost Control Building Design Building Materials 98

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Civil and construction industry observers estimate the CAD market will grow at a CAGR of 6.78% from 2023 to 2028. Undervaluing quality control. Prefabricated component manufacturing occurs in a controlled environment, so it’s efficient time-, energy- and material-wise. Working on unsuitable hardware. to be worth $40.91

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing 52