Job Order Contracting

MAY 15, 2020

Whether you are a real property owner, facilities management professional, architect, engineer, or builder, it is important to understand your organization.s progress towards best value facilities management and its location on the journey toward LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Procurement 88

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications.

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Lean Construction Procurement Construction Equipment Project Management 85

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 88

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 88

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

The construction industry is known for very low profit margins, with few companies being profitable enough to sustain expansion. Project management plays an important role in cost control and profitability of construction companies since it influences the cash flow of the business.

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Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2020

INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. See figure below). Adoption 2. Planning 3. Planning 3.

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Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Procurement Change Management 63

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Property Management 59

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Project team members are selected through value-based proposals and associated rankings/metrics. Construction, Denmark.

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Lean Construction Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 71

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Construction businesses are high-risk endeavors working expensive projects with thin margins.

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Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management 110

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. 1440-7027).

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Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 65

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2020

LEAN Construction Cost Control. Traditional cost estimating methods do not offer any reliable guidance for assessing impacts upon over project costs. National average construction cost data and the use of locations factors, area cost factors, or construction cost indexes are static by nature and do not reflect local costs.

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Cost Control Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2019

Building in Cloud OpenJOC(TM) 4BT-PE is an innovative collaborative software solution that successfully integrates proven LEAN project management and construction project delivery processes. The post LEAN Project Management for Best Value Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. Image Source: Leyla Acaroglu ([link] The lack of system thinking across the FM and construction sector is a primary cause of rampant economic and environmental waste. Why does it matter? Care of People.

Project Management 71

Project Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Change Management 71

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Reduce Waste.

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Lean Construction Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 84

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN Construction Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Adopt LEAN processes and simplified user interfaces.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. Learn more?

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Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT.

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Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 55

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 60

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

What is LEAN Construction ? LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. ” – Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Risk Management Facility Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2024

How to validate a construction takt plan: Validating an “optimized” TAKT plan is challenging, if not impossible, without access to an objective and granular local market database of construction tasks that includes labor, material, and equipment requirements. Here’s why this database is critical: 1.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 70

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Site Planning Construction Equipment 70

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. These are not LEAN construction delivery methods. Both maintain a program versus project orientation. Scope of Work.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The ten fundamentals of LEAN construction include… 1. If you want to engage in LEAN theory, high level learning… Google Kaizen, LEAN blackbelt last planner, et all. Learn more about LEAN construction? The post The 10 Fundamentals of LEAN Construction appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Procurement Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The early and ongoing integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology can drive optimal repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 59

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework. While it’s important to study Kaizen, Last Planner(TM), Six Sigma, and other LEAN information sources, an Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework is required in order to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation,and new construction projects today.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Property Management Change Management Procurement 45

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

cnstrctr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

I know what you’re thinking, here we go again, another blog proclaiming another lean construction technique to be “the best ever”. So let’s start with something simple – what is lean construction? Lean construction is one of those buzz words going around the industry right now.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Painting/finishing Wall Systems Schedule Management 60

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

LEAN Construction Project Delivery enables efficient life-cycle management of the built environment via a robust integration of process, actionable standardized and common information, supporting technology, and ongoing training. An example of LEAN Construction Project Delivery is OpenJOC ™ Job Order Contracting.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2019

Infrastructure Needs Leadership and Culture Processes Performance Knowledge Management Community and Social Responsibility. Learning LEAN construction can measurably improve facilities management outcomes. Learn more… The post Learning LEAN Construction appeared first on 4BT.

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

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Public agencies may want to take a good look at some recently released results of what is believed to be the largest study of lean construction programs ever conducted in the United States. The study reports that a lean strategy enabled San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) to save an average of $900,000 per project, $13.6

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Lean Construction Change Management Project Management Maintenance 186

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Innovative suite of tools and services drive LEAN construction deployment. 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. appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management Maintenance 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

LEAN Construction versus Black Belts. ?Search Search “LEAN Construction” in Google and you will get over 11 million hits. Furthermore, LEAN didn’t begin with Toyota, but rather with Henry Ford. Both are also forms of alliance contracting or alternative project delivery.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Property 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. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

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

MARCH 17, 2020

The path to LEAN construction planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery, IPD… 1. As the saying goes, it’s impossible to manage what you don’t measure. LEAN implementation is a journey, not a race. Focus upon outcomes that mutually benefit all participants and stakeholders.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 60

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Collaboration 60

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2019

Implementing LEAN construction delivery involves an integration of Strategy, People, and Process appropriate to the specific organization. Furthermore, they were able to more accurately and transparently forecast cost, schedule, and labor demands leading to more efficient use of limited resources.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Property Management Schedule Management Procurement 45

cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? They manage the trades, financials, schedule, quality and administration.

Project Management 74

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 74

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2021

Construction project management is better when it’s visual and includes a common data environment… including shared, locally researched unit price cost data. The post Construction Project Management IS BETTER WHEN IT’S VISUAL appeared first on 4BT.

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