Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Over time, however, design-bid-build has proven to be inefficient, antagonistic, and incapable of delivering the majority of construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. public contracts. Learn more… [contact-form].

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Facility Management Quality Assurance 40

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

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

School Boards Save money & time on your Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects… & better serve your mission. To accomplish the above requires the implementation and consistent application of LEAN construction procurement and delivery methods in full compliance with applicable requirements.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2016

Construction Productivity Solution. Construction Productivity Solution. August 16, 2016 – Four BT, LLC today announces a new industry resource to enable measurable gains in construction productivity. Attachments/Links: Collaboration in Construction White Paper. MEDIA RELEASE. MEDIA CONTACT. Peter Cholakis.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management Change Management 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 31, 2016

Owners determine the approach for funding, using, sustaining and disposing of buildings and infrastructure. They also select the construction delivery method. Trust, mutual respect and an on-demand service-orientation are just a few prerequisites for LEAN construction, JOC, and IPD. Contact me for the white paper).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 9, 2017

While some will argue that “Every situation is unique” and there is no standard application of LEAN construction, core characteristics are and requirements do exist. LEAN construction processes are built to adapt based upon the competency and communication of participants. Core Aspects of LEANconstruction.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Cost Control Building Controls 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The following white paper additional insight. While Shakespeare was a great playwright, he has little to contribute to improving renovation, repair, and new construction outcomes. Focus upon fundamental LEAN construction delivery and facilities management practices provides the greatest return on investment.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Change Management Project Management Consulting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2012

Until appropriate process and technologies are deployed BIM will not become mainstream and the architecture, engineering, construction, and building operations/facility management sectors will continue their trend of low productivity and waste. They should not become ‘cosy’ The construction process exists to satisfy the client.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 79

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Construction Management Project Management 79

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Interoperability is a common “buzzword” used whenever you here a discussion about improving productivity with the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations) industry sector. This “assumption” would be blatantly false. until it shifts its focus exclusively to culture and process change.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Sustainability 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. 1 JOC is PROGRAM not a PROJECT. JOC Basics. Quantities?

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

But remember, they were designed some thirty years ago to deal with the mundane tasks of pen an paper accounting and forecasting. Construction Estimating Using Excel” Lexington Technical Institute, University of Kentucky. JOC White Paper. Sure, they are an important tool. Note: Christofferson, Jay. Nickols, Robert Duane.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Project Management Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Learn more: Software , JOC White Paper , A Comparison of Cost Estimation Software Tools. The White House. THE WHITE HOUSE.

Energy Conservation 40

Energy Conservation Contracts Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 40

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. White Papers. Construction Schools. a construction management and litigation consulting firm in San Francisco. Get a first-hand view of industry trends and the economic forecast that will affect the construction industry in 2012.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control Public Works 52

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Project delivery methods set the tone and largely dictate the relative success of any facility construction, renovation, repair, or sustainability project. Recently, several organizations collaborated together and published a white paper titled Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners. So what is IPD?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 49

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Project Management 49