The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

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. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, the role of a quantity surveyor is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This coordination helps in maintaining project timelines and quality standards. This proactive approach helps in minimizing delays and cost overruns.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices! 84% gain in higher-quality construction. 3) Assure full visibility at all levels….

Maintenance 95

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 95

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources. Introduction.

Construction Management 68

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 68

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 60

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Assure an early and ongoing understanding of requirements among all project participants. Gain full cost visibility and control with local market cost data (no factoring of national data). Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices. JOC Cost Estimating.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 80

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. JOC contractor coefficients/adjustment factors should always exceed 1.0

Cost Control 89

Cost Control Procurement Quality Assurance Quality Control 89

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. Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 103

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Prefab and modular construction require tightly controlled planning and coordination, so there's very little room for inaccuracies. While it's true that prefab enables you to build a structure in a more controlled environment (i.e., Teams must coordinate with suppliers and be accountable for quality control and timely delivery.

Prefabrication 98

Prefabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

The OpenJOC(TM) Solution streamlines construction procurement and project delivery by integrating LEAN processes with locally researched unit price detailed line item construction task cost data, and supporting Program, Project, Estimate, Document, Contractor, Subcontractor and Task/Issue and Management.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Cost Control Lean Construction Procurement 40

OmTrak

APRIL 2, 2024

The solution isn’t a frosted film cover-up after the fact; it’s identifying the rooms purpose and clarifying the procurement process at the design stage using systems designed to avoid see-through scenarios where they don’t belong. The result?

Construction Management 72

Construction Management Piping Installation Staircases Change Management 72

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known. The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. Who plans and prioritizes project considerations? Email Address.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Facility Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts. Owner Leadership and LEAN Construction Procurement and Project Delivery. The post appeared first on 4BT.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Cost Control Procurement 40

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 requires the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery people, processes, information, and technology.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Lean construction techniques are central to improving quality, timeliness, satisfaction, and lowering costs. Best Value procurement. Owner must provide value by sharing knowledge and collaborating in a timely manner with all service providers from concept through close-out, and not engage in excessive management and control.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Proper selection of a JOC consultant and tools , professional JOC Program set-up, internal controls, and education/training improve your job order contract. Meaningful quarterly reviews of JOC operations are done by technical/engineering/ facility management staff and contracting/purchasing/procurement staff.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2019

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. LEAN construction principles and implementation methods are far from complex.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance 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. Contracting/Procurement Rigor.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 46

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

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

ft) flame under controlled conditions of draft and temperature onto the surface of a 7.4-m By specifying the FRTW is kiln-dried after treatment (KDAT), the drying occurs under carefully controlled conditions, minimizing drying-related defects in FRTW products. Quality assurance. The test consists of a 7.6-m wide specimen.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems 98

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

A review of audits performed on Job Order Contract is ample evidence of how lack of proper JOC Program set-up, internal controls, or lack of performance for owners or contractors has created non trivial issues. Project scoping and project quality control/acceptance activities will be kept separate.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Government Works 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

It spans all aspects for JOC to assure a complete understanding of all participants and stakeholders. JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Sample – Job Order Contracting Internal Control Checklist. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Cost Control 40

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The latest edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" (DCCM) considers HSC to be at a "strength significantly beyond that used in normal practice.". Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. 56-day f’c.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 60

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Assure quality through common language and common data environment (CDE). Change Management and Control. assure technical and procurement information is more accessible through standards implementation and cloud technology. improve the quality of contractor services and owner support. Improvement.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Lean Construction Risk Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

May or may not be based upon LEAN construction practices and thus may or may not save the contracting entity money or provided higher levels of quality, etc. Little price control or up-front commitment. • Better assurance of quality contractors if best value selection process is executed properly. • T and M Advantages.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Control Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Assure that JOC is appropriate for the associated project.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Sample – Job Order Contracting Internal Control Checklist 31. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Quality Assurance/Quality Control 49. INTERNAL CONTROL AND REVIEW PLAN. Job Order Contracting Internal Control Checklist 58.

Quality Control 40

Quality Control Quality Assurance Cost Control Contracts 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Sample – Job Order Contracting Internal Control Checklist 30. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Quality Assurance/Quality Control 48. INTERNAL CONTROL AND REVIEW PLAN. Job Order Contracting Internal Control Checklist 56.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Control Quality Assurance Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

It is NOT solely a procurement method. Is also should NOT be used to bypass traditional procurement methods to simply save time or approve project that otherwise would not have been approved. Best Value Procurement. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plans. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plans.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team., The procurement authority and. quality assurance personnel (inspectors) may also attend this meeting. procurement authority. • procurement authority by a specified date.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As a real proper owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor, is important to review internal policies, procedures and controls with respect to your JOC Program and Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts : Are there areas of risk and/or compliance issues? Reduced procurement costs.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

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. Best Value Procurement. Co-location.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC procurement/award process. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. A market of local contractors to assure a pool of qualified and interested companies is another important task. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2019

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. As spreadsheets are sent around to team members, users can’t control views, changes, etc.

Contracts 40

Contracts Change Management Lean Construction Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. Another important of LEAN construction procurement and project delivery is integrated change control relative to both scope and costs.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40