Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

Procurement 79

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 79

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2021

Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals would better serve their organizations by focusing upon process improvement and alignment. Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS. Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS.

Property Management 59

Property Management Facility Management Project Management Procurement 59

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. Owner Leadership : Owners must provide technical and management leadership. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements.

Procurement 86

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

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) 90

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 90

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

PN - Project Management

MAY 29, 2023

"Effective project management is the backbone of any successful construction endeavor." ​Picture this: a bustling construction site, a symphony of hard hats, and heavy machinery. Behind the scenes, construction project management's a crucial element in orchestrating this complex operation.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 7 Can I track the performance of the cost estimate through the project lifecycle? #8

Construction Management 61

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 61

Construction Enquirer

MAY 24, 2023

Procurement body Fusion21 has awarded 61 firms spots on its national refurbishment, construction, new build and modular buildings framework. The four-year deal is estimated to be worth £305m and has been developed to support public sector organisations, including housing, education, and healthcare providers to deliver construction programmes.

Modular Construction 201

Modular Construction Property Management Procurement Painting/finishing 201

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. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. Learn more?

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 59

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. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. Learn more?

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2018

Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management is key to improved outcomes. It enables real property owners to improve decision making and better service organizational goals. The OpenJOC(TM) suite of tools and services support a LEAN outcome focused approach.

Procurement 40

Procurement Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes by… 1. Traditionally, architects and engineers, prime contractors, specialty subcontractors, and material suppliers come together one time to execute a single project for a specific owner.

Facility Management 92

Facility Management Project Management Construction Management Cost Control 92

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.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

JLL announced today that it has hired LaWanda Savage-Henton as Americas Head of Client Sourcing and Procurement. In this role, she leads all client account operations and drives the Client Sourcing and Procurement platform for Work Dynamics, Project and Development Services and Property Management in the Americas region.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Procurement Property Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

The Cairo Monorail project is poised to dramatically shift transportation in the region in a way that is fast, safe, and environmentally friendly. Construction on the project began in September of 2020. With the groundwork laid, the project is now focused on completing the 35 stations as well as the depot facilities.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Public Works Project Management Electrical Systems 246

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly. It was simply a way to speed procurement. Collaborative focus upon long term mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants and stakeholders.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 79

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 79

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 60

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 60

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 90

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 90

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In our previous blog post , we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical. Intellectual property rights.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recognizing these causal factors and implementing available solutions can substantially reduce the number of failed projects, and more efficiently achieve other project objectives. Project Management: Cost, Time, and Quality, Two Best Guesses and a Phenomenon, Its Time to Accept Other Success Criteria. Cooke-Davies, T.

Stakeholder Engagement 79

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 79

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability and Efficient Facilities Lifecycle Management go hand in hand. Public sector facilities management is particularly wasteful due to the pervasive lack of capable, committed, and accountable leadership. 1 Real property owner leadership via direct involvement, capacity, commitment, and accountability. #2

Facility Management 79

Facility Management Sustainability Property Management Procurement 79

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

Facility Management 82

Facility Management Sustainability Property Management Project Management 82

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Construction Management 85

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 85

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure. Holistic View of Asset Management PEOPLE – A primary focus upon PEOPLE is the first step towards sustainable facilities management. Process requirements include: #1.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 75

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

Best value FM will remain an elusive goal for public sector real property owners until a transformation of basic management practices takes place. The path to best value facilities requires competency in both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership asset management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2024

United States Government agency FM strategy and management has remained inefficient and without proper oversight for decades. Lacking leadership, capacity, and accountability, they are still remain unable or unwilling to quantify and manage the returns on FM investment.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Government Works Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2024

Inventory Management : Regular checks can optimize the use of supplies and materials, minimizing excess and waste. Job Order Contracting enables the rapid, and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery of these tasks when properly leveraged. #4.

Maintenance 87

Maintenance Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation 87

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

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In order to keep a hotel aligned with current brand standards, hotel franchisors will periodically issue hotel owners a Property Improvement Plan (PIP) outlining required renovations and upgrades. Now is the time to hire a general contractor, procurement firm, and interior designer/architect to finish the PIP’s items.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Property Management Procurement HVAC Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2023

Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements. Systems thinking leads to the following systems enablers.

Facility Management 90

Facility Management Maintenance Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement 90

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

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. Learn more?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery requires the LEAN integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Learn more… The post BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management 40

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

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Productive Job Order Contracting (JOC) is important to all public sector real property owners. Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. As multiple independent audits have shown, the result has been a lack of financial oversight and poor cost management.

Contracts 84

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 84

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The FACT that real property owners have not taken responsibility for the DEVELOPMENT of their staff and external service providers has proven an impenetrable barrier to measurable improvement in economic and environmental outcomes. The post Improving Facilities Management Outcomes REQUIRES LEADERSHIP appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 88

Facility Management Property Management Change Management Project Management 88

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Both cost categories play a pivotal role in determining the total expenditure of a construction project, but they cover very different aspects of the process.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management 52