Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. All of the above are available within integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN job order contracting (LEAN JOC) frameworks and enabling solution sets.

Facility Management 102

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Construction Management 104

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 104

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. In fact, many JOC Programs have failed to employ LEAN principles.

Contracts 92

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Property Management 92

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 73

Project Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Change Management 73

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 104

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.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 56

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 56

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 91

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 91

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

91% of FM managers say there’s a gap between the knowledge and skills their team has and what they need to excel. Savvy public facility management professionals are diligently working to significantly alter the ‘status quo’ and achieve significant performance gains. Job Order Contracting has never been easier. 2021 PMI Survey.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 99

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and its mission. It short, there is a basic lack of management as well as very little financial visibility and transparency. The missing link is the lack of leadership commitment to do so.

Property Management 52

Property Management Facility Management Procurement Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 101

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 101

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

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Management Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems.

Construction Management 102

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 102

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

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity. This involves creating a guideline that takes an organization through a required change management process and established a foundation of valid, actionable information. Proven Solutions. All robust solutions require implementing a “true North”.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Lean Construction Building Standards 99

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 24, 2020

Best Value Construction Procurement Planning drives optimal economic and environmental outcomes and improve satisfaction for all participants & stakeholders. Real property owner leadership and competency is a prerequisite for efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Request a free eBook.

Procurement 105

Procurement Property Management Lean Construction Collaboration 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

LEAN construction, whether new builds, renovation, repair, or maintenance, requires global oversight and local empowerment. Those doing the work must be allowed to make decisions, but within a framework that includes LEAN workflows, processes, standardized information, and full transparency. Sample LEAN Workflow.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Property Management Construction Management 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Lean Acquisition Planning : Collaborate to assure all parties are involved in determining physical, functional, and financial requirements.

Procurement 86

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 86

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers.

Procurement 77

Procurement Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 77

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

While LEAN Construction Delivery Methods have existing for decades are are proven to improve productivity, reduce waste, lower cost, speed delivery, and improve quality… most real property owners lack the required capability, understanding, and/or awareness for implementation. Standardized Information.

Lean Construction 49

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. What is LEAN CPD? lack of a robust process framework.

Lean Construction 90

Lean Construction Procurement Maintenance Schedule Management 90

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. CURRENT STATUS.

Lean Construction 46

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 46

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Change Management.

Contracts 89

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 89

Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation involves an integration of Strategy, People, and Process appropriate to the specific organization. . The post LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Schedule Management Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2020

Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. 4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

Facility Management 78

Facility Management Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2017

LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require more time and cost more. Life-cycle costs are reduced by LEAN methods, as are procurement costs. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction are difficult to implement.

Lean Construction 40

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

Lean Construction 40

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

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

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contracts 66

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 66

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

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities however have been notoriously ill managed. NEXT STEPS.

Public Works 87

Public Works Property Management Procurement Project Management 87