LEAN Construction Delivery 2023 – A WHITE PAPER
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 30, 2023
Download full PDF Request additional information below… [contact-form] The post LEAN Construction Delivery 2023 – A WHITE PAPER appeared first on 4BT.
Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. First, a few things to consider.
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The “BIM Vendor” Problem? New Graphisoft-Archicad White Paper
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
And BIM is really the “life-cycle managemen of a facility (any built structure) supported by digital technology” So… back the recent Graphisoft – Archicad white paper titled “Is your firm positioning for growht and greater differentiation?” The paper goes on to focus upon architects and technology.
BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE)
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Download the White Paper – BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). The post BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) appeared first on 4BT.
Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 6, 2016
Construction Classification Criticality. Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management.
Lean construction techniques
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
Lean construction techniques are central to improving quality, timeliness, satisfaction, and lowering costs. Traditional construction procurement methods and daily operations are unreliable. Best Value Procurement and LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods are proven to delivery significant improvements.
OpenJOC – LEAN Construction Delivery / Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 10, 2016
OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.
8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2021
8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting integrate. Innovative LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions that Work! Processes and participants from these. environment.
LEAN Construction Delivery, The Primary Challenge to BIM
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. Focus upon technology will do little to improve construction or facilities management outcomes. Learn more… Supporting White Papers and Research. AEC Best Value Construction and Facilities Operational Exellence- Position Paper.
Common Myths Associated with LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management
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. contact-form].
LEAN Construction Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
MAY 1, 2017
LEAN Construction Cost Data drives an open, transparent approach that is best suited for collaborative construction delivery. . LEAN Construction Cost Data. Here is a short list of noteworthy factors… Expertise in line item construction cost research. Applicability of specifications to the local area.
Redefining Construction Relationships – The Proven Path to Higher Productivity
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 23, 2020
Redefining construction relationships is the only proven path the higher productivity. Redefining Construction Relationships. White Papers. The post Redefining Construction Relationships – The Proven Path to Higher Productivity appeared first on 4BT. Learn more… Articles. JOC Contractors.
COMMITMENT-BASED LEAN CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY for Public Sector Facilities Owners
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Commitment-based LEAN Construction Delivery enables consistent, on-demand delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Request a white paper, or on-line demonstration… [contact-form]. Full compliance. Initial on-going multi-level and multi-format training.
LEAN Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction – OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
LEAN Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction consistently delivers 90%+ of projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN is transforming Facilities Maintenance, Repair, Renovation, and Construction. Construction contractors are now on-demand, responsive, and sharing risks and rewards.
Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method. . It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe. The later are relatively new to JOC and are learning to improve their implementation and deployment of this LEAN construction delivery method.
Rewiring the Construction Sector with the OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Delivery Method
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Rewiring the construction industry, and the overall AECOO sector (architects, engineers, construction contractors, owners, and operators) have been proven to be the only viable solution to the legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste. ” The answer comes down to three elements, education, education, and education.
A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery. Mandate collaborative LEAN construction management processes and methods. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – Overview & Best Management Practices – Job Order Contracting White Paper 2016801. THE HISTORY OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – The LEAN Construction Delivery Method.
Current Conditions of America’s Schools
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2021
To address these and other concerns, public school districts collectively spend tens of billions of dollars each year on facilities construction needs at the nearly 100,000 K-12 public schools across the nation, according to Department of Education data. LEAN Job Order Contracting. Current Conditions of America’s Schools.
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52 BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Forget 3D visualization, Life-cycle Management Competency and Common Terms are the most critical aspects to achieving efficient renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of the built environment. Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment & LEAN Construction Delivery.
LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings.
Job Order Contracting Information
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].
Learning about Job Order Contracting?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2022
In terms of procurement JOC is bid indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a professional JOC construction contractor. JOC is proven to expedite construction work on existing or new facilities and other types of physical infrastructure for repair, renovation. via 4bt.us.
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Why BIM is failing.
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.
Define Construction Procurement
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.
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Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 25, 2017
For Owners that have approximately $2M or more in JOC annual construction volume and appropriate levels of resources and capability generally get the highest value from and Owner-implemented and Owner-managed JOC. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting.
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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3 – Hoe to provide focus upon best value, quality, timeliness, and reasonable cost, assuring overall satisfaction. LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3. Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3 … Job Order Contracting – JOC Articles . Collaboration In Construction-WhitePaper.
Collaborative Construction Solution
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 31, 2021
A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. Or, request the white paper. No percentage fees related to construction value to services or tools providers. The Problem. Contact Us.
8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2021
8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.
Construction Productivity Solution
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.
Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article
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.
Estimate Construction Costs
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2017
Learning how to estimate construction costs will minimal variation requires a decade or move of experience and observing several key LEAN construction best management practices including collaboration, transparency, standard terms/data architectures, and continuous improvement. Estimate Construction Costs.
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School Board Business Officers Better Serve Facilities Requirements with Innovative Tool Kit
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.
Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements
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. The post Construction is NOT complex… People are.
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Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2017
Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes requires experience, LEAN management practices, common data outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement. The OpenCost Approach incorporates significant improvements into the collection, validation, use, & maintenance of detailed line item unit price Construction cost data.
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The Role Owner’s Play in Building Construction, Repair, Renovation …
Building Information Management
MARCH 31, 2016
They also select the construction delivery method. It is the owner and the associated construction delivery method that set the tone, outline roles and responsibilities, establish timelines and deliverables, contractually determine the level of collaboration, and ultimately determine the success of failure of a project.
LEANconstruction
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.
Best Value Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Best value construction delivery requires a focus upon assessing a project’s cost over the whole life of the investment; planning, procurement, project delivery, and operations/maintenance. Request a quick 15-minute introductory call, or the Collaborative Construction Project Delivery Solution white paper. Contact Us.
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Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices
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.
Robust Construction Cost Estimating with Best Representation of RSMeans Cost Data – Contractors, Owners, AEs, JOC, IPD, SABER, IDIQ …
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.
What is a JOC Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2018
A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. The fixed unit prices are for complete and in-place construction required to complete the construction task. via 4BT.US
Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. 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. Transportation.
An Introduction to Job Order Contracting
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?
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40 Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability
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.
Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012
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.
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