CCR Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Therefore thoroughly cleaning the windows is not only about appearance but also about longevity and lifespan of the windows which enhances the overall value of the property. Post-construction cleaning removes possible allergens and pollutants that may have collected on the windows, resulting in improved interior air quality.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Construction Equipment 52

iField Smart

MARCH 29, 2024

They serve as a reference for quality assurance and regulatory compliance purposes. Facilitation of Future Maintenance and Renovation: As-Built Drawings provide valuable information for future maintenance, renovations, or expansions of the built environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Change Management Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is important to real property owners, facilities management professions, architects, and engineers. Streamlines Communications: Using detailed line time cost data that is l ocally researched and presents in common industry terms assures all participants have a shared view of requirements.

Estimating 61

Estimating Quality Assurance Procurement Building Materials 61

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Oak frame porches are a timeless addition to homes, providing not only a functional shelter but also enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the property. The natural qualities of oak ensure that each porch is unique, with the wood’s grain and character adding to the beauty of the construction.

Roofing Systems 62

Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Assurance 62

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2021

Any real property owner can significantly improve likelihood of success of construction project outcomes. It simply requires owner leadership, commitment, and support to implement and maintain a robust programmatic approach for all facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects.

Lean Construction 68

Lean Construction Facility Management Quality Assurance Procurement 68

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Addressing damp problems early is crucial as ignoring them can result in significant long-term damage to your property and diminish indoor air quality, affecting the health of your family. Effective Tips to Prevent Moisture Preventing moisture involves a combination of good practices and maintenance.

Surveying 62

Surveying Wall Systems Structural Systems Painting/finishing 62

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Standards 111

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Trees are essential elements of our environment and can add tremendous value to your property when properly maintained, but their growth can become an issue if left neglected. Selecting the ideal arborist can protect both your home and property from damages as well as termite infestation.

Property Management 59

Property Management Quality Assurance Historic Preservation Landscaping 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price.

Quality Assurance 73

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 73

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Tools and services are readily available to enable public sector real property owners to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, and to efficiently reduce deferred maintenance levels.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2017

Six Key Job Order Contract Features Assure Success for real property owners, contractors, and oversight groups. Six Key Job Order Contract Features Assure Success. Owner leadership, management, and support. Job Order Contracting can be a powerful tool in addressing physical infrastructure maintenance management.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Property Management Facility Management 40

UK Construction Blog

JULY 16, 2023

Leading commercial builders offer a wide variety of services while residential builders specialize in new builds, repairs & maintenance. Infrastructure and civil engineering firms invest in projects that improve quality of life, offering design & build capabilities plus property development & investment services.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Infrastructure Development Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. In fact, a shift from Project Management to Program Management is needed.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 46

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Lean Construction Property Management 46

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.

Schedule Management 65

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

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. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Risk Management Facility Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Reward is performance based.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Insulation and high-quality materials are fundamental to ensure the garden rooms are comfortable and usable throughout the year, thereby offering a functional oak frame extension to the living space, without the need for a full traditional home extension. Use of high-quality, sustainable materials ensures year-round comfort.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Safety Regulations Building Design Property Management 62

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 40

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Access to local amenities and community events enhances the overall quality of life. Purchasing a property in this desirable location not only fulfils personal aspirations but also holds potential for long-term value appreciation.

Electrical Wiring Installation 62

Electrical Wiring Installation Building Code Compliance Electrical Systems Stakeholder Engagement 62

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

I first started working with public facilities and physical infrastructure capital planning and management decades ago. was crumbling under the weight of deferred maintenance and poor management. This database is known as the Federal Real Property Profile Management System (FRPP MS).

Property Management 40

Property Management Cost Control Risk Management Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The OpenJOC Framework(TM) embeds core LEAN integrated project delivery and superior procurement practices to provide real property owners with optimal strategies strategy for consistently delivering on-demand, quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality. Best value construction metrics involve continuous assessment of team performance and improvement. As such its important to monitor and continuous improve across all of these previously disparate domains.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Collaboration 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2017

BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. These a compiled within a Unit Price Book, UPB, an used for establishing and maintaining construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance costs.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management Maintenance 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2019

The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. While each construction relative project has its uniqueness, assuring the consistent use of LEAN processes removes uncertainty and variation, and in the end virtually eliminates waste. Shared Risk/Reward.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 46

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Risk Management 46

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. Best value drives strategy, objectives, and tactics to assure a safe and organized workplace. Organize – Assure all resources and tools are available on-demand. Quality-by-Design. Co-location.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

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. Focus is upon Best Value – Quality and Timeliness at a reasonable cost. JOC Construction Services RFP Considerations for Real Property Owners. resolution.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, particularly job order contracts, are an important tool in efficiently managing the numerous repair, renovation, and maintenance projects facing real property owners and their awarded contractors. Assure your firm’s work his history is well documented.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement Property Management 40

UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Karl Goose, UK & Ireland Managing Director, said Ferrovial Construction continues its strategic objective to grow sustainably in the UK and enhance profitability. However, given the current economic climate, a speedier and cheaper planning process might provide earlier assurance. Construction managers and directors are only 2.1%

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

It’s now possible for any public sector real property owner to measurably improve construction project efficiency and satisfaction using 4BT’s innovative OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Solution. An organizational view and method of addressing needs rather than independent and unrelated projects.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Building Optimization Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting best management practices are critical to assuring optimal outcomes for owners, building users, and construction contractors. For most real property owners in the public sector, this basically means virtually all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Mass transit system maintenance.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance 40

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The surge in remote work has revolutionized the traditional office landscape, leading to a reevaluation of commercial space maintenance practices. This article explores the impact of remote work on commercial space maintenance, which now requires a dynamic and adaptive approach.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building 52