iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Wrench

MARCH 5, 2024

The value of procured items in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects can vary depending on project specifics, but typically, it ranges from 60% to 80% of the total project cost. Trying to manage them manually is difficult and complex.

Procurement 52

Procurement Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control 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. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

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. While implementation does require a certain amount of change management for most organizations, the process is far from complex.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 66

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for repairs. A process that does not provide stakeholders with cost visibility, transparency, or management capabilities. There has not been a valid metric to enable cost management.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Quality Assurance 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. The JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY and approach should be tailored to JOC construction services required.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contracts Quality Assurance Energy Conservation 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, budgets are limited, materials are expensive, design and construction schedules are constrained, and global supply chain logistics continue to apply pressure to projects. Optimized Project Delivery: Design Assist can lead to a smoother construction phase, as design-related conflicts and inefficiencies are mitigated early on.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Additionally, firms can leverage BIM to gain a more comprehensive view of the project to coordinate various components and make sure the project stays on schedule. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Prefabrication 98

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. Owners should thoroughly evaluate their requirements and assure a match with products and services available. Or work smarter.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Also included is Field Surveillance of in-process construction activities, site inspections, maintenance of construction schedules, and construction management. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Learn more?

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If you want a proven solution that enables you to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and “minor” new builds on-time and on-budget, keep reading. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology isn’t a simple task, but one that is required in order to drive efficient facilities management outcomes.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Facility Management Procurement 52

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines. appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 58

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over the past 3-4 years, he has elevated BIM to Building Information Management, playing a crucial role in implementing cloud solutions in major projects like Frauenklinik Bern, Inselspital BB12 and Gymnasium Neufeld. They trust her, and she advocates hard on their behalf. His impact on the team has been nothing short of exceptional.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 116

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 116

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is where construction planning software comes in, redefining how managers and planners tackle project complexities. Planners can foresee the demand for labor and materials, adjust orders accordingly, and schedule workforce deployment in alignment with project phases.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Schedule Management Site Planning Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

With tools for automation, collaboration, and digital measurements, you can improve the efficiency and quality of your takeoffs and ultimately bids. Here are five qualities you need to prioritize in your selection process. They can then leverage that data for downstream procurement, self-perform, and production workflows.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Estimating Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 98

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Benefits of Construction Project Portfolio Management 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:45 In project-driven organizations, high performance means delivering the right projects, on time and on budget. Maximize project success with project portfolio management, project controls and project management, all in one platform.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds Time for Change Introduction Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The appropriate work management office is responsible for assessing the validity of the work request, checking for duplication with other requests, classifying the category of work, checking the. orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team.,

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Buildern

JANUARY 15, 2025

Builders who actively manage construction costs can save a lot of money while keeping quality high. If effectively managing construction costs is your top priority, then reading this article is worth your attention. Planning means laying a strong foundation for managing costs, timelines, and potential challenges.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Their ability to understand complex designs, manage construction challenges, and adhere to building codes ensures your renovation is done right the first time. Efficient Project Management A home renovation is more than just tearing down walls and adding new finishes. It involves planning, procurement, scheduling, and execution.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Safety Regulations Material Handling Building Codes 52

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

AUGUST 28, 2018

Real property owners can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand by adopting robust, proven LEAN processes. For many organizations this requires significant change management that impacts people, process, place, and of course, outcomes. The basics prerequisite is owner leadership.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Schedule Management Property Management 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. A few of the many benefits of LEAN Job Order Contacting include; Reducing pre-construction cost, Accelerated project procurement and delivery. Risk mitigation. contact-form].

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Quality Assurance 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. Lack of Compliance, Audit Capability, or Access/Change Management.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Change Management Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity. In use, since the late 1980’s, job order contracting, has proven to meet the needs for the timely delivery of quality work. Job Order Contracting Benefits.

Sustainability 56

Sustainability Facility Management Lean Construction Contracts 56

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. Locally researched detailed unit price cost data assures full financial transparency. Instant access to data.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 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. Locally researched detailed unit price cost data assures full financial transparency. Instant access to data.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Facility Management 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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Adopting robust LEAN process can change this pervasive problem and assure that 90%+ of all repair, renovation, and construction process are consistently procured and delivered on-time, on-budget, and per specification.

Cost Control 40

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Disagreements related to intended quality of work are not uncommon. Construction Manager at Risk. Contingency costs are generally higher due to high risk of construction manager. No process to assure mutual trust relationships built for all parties.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). While DBB is the least integrated approach, none of these methods consistently deliver the superior quality, productivity, and satisfaction of either IPD or JOC.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 51

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Risk Management 51

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Facility management/engineering planning. JOC procurement/award process. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. Monitoring. Ongoing training.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40