Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The older methods, while prevalent and arguable the ‘status quo, do not provide requisite levels of cost visibility and/or cost management. A fully support framework that focuses upon an integrated vs. current silo-based Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery approaches.

Contracts 98

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Schedule Management 98

iField Smart

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In a dynamic and resource intensive construction sector, effective project scheduling is a critical factor for success. Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2024

While overcoming the many unique challenges of this project, the team completed it on schedule with over half a million dollars in shared savings and unspent budgets.

Stakeholder Engagement 263

Stakeholder Engagement Infrastructure Development Project Management Public Works 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023) – Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality. contractor-direct.

Building Materials 246

Building Materials Material Handling Project Management Building Automation 246

Wrench

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

That reluctance, in many cases, stems from widely held misconceptions and myths about AI in the context of EPC project management. For instance, Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based AI can analyze contractor reports or change orders to identify potential schedule impacts or cost implications, even if the data isnt fully standardized.

Project Management 52

Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. Various forms of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery have a track record spanning as long as decades and include integrated project delivery, IPD, LEAN job order contracting, JOC, and alliance contracting.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

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

iField Smart

JULY 3, 2023

With numerous tasks, stakeholders, and resources involved, effective task management and scheduling are crucial for success. In this blog, we will delve into the reasons why task management and scheduling are vital in the construction industry and how they can lead to more efficient and successful construction projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Time management and proper scheduling are essential for construction projects to be completed within set time and budget frames. In this article, the author seeks to address some of the key measures and standards that should be adopted by construction managers and contractors to enhance scheduling.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Risk Management 52

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Adopting lean principles in procurement is becoming increasingly vital for achieving operational excellence, reducing waste, and enhancing project outcomes. This article delves into the fundamentals of lean construction procurement techniques, their benefits, and how they contribute to streamlined project management.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Building Optimization Material Storage 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Of these, only LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a robust framework that integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment inclusive of actionable cost visibility, defined workflows, and quantitative metrics. Conference Management (CM). Onsite Management.

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Schedule Management Structural Systems Modular Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Achieving project delivery success requires the consistent application of robust programmatic processes that integrate teams and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities. Time, Cost, and Risk Management. From a historical perspective, traditional methods such as design-bid-build and others have failed.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Risk Management Procurement Quality Assurance 105

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Document management.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

Construction Dive

JANUARY 22, 2015

These are pre-hire agreements between a general contractor or a construction manager and a designated collective bargaining representative for all labor on the project. By Bruce Jervis Project Labor Agreements are controversial. The court concluded there was conflicting evidence on the effect of PLAs on non-union contractors.

Schedule Management 140

Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management Procurement 140

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

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On top of providing products, ABFI Steel Group can also assist with project logistics and management. None of this is the result of luck, as General Manager Jake Bienke can attest. Its the five words that every project manager, asset owner and everyone in between wants to hear after the dust has settled on their infrastructure project.

Steel Fabrication 89

Steel Fabrication Project Management Change Management Schedule Management 89

Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Procurement risk management is a critical aspect of construction project management, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Effective risk management strategies can help mitigate potential issues that may arise during the procurement process.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Project Management Construction Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. Project Timelines : Creating a realistic schedule for completing each phase of the project. Efficiency : The ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. Request the LEAN construction eBook.

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. Document management, for example, inclusive of check-in/check-out capabilities and version control is critical to keeping team members properly informed of requirements, phases, approvals, etc.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 66

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

MARCH 26, 2023

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in determining project success. With rising material costs and tighter schedules, optimizing construction procurement strategies is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Efficient procurement of construction materials is crucial for the success of any construction project. From managing costs to ensuring timely delivery, the strategies employed in procurement can significantly impact both the budget and the timeline of a project. Key Strategies for Optimizing Procurement 1.

Procurement 52

Procurement Material Storage Building Optimization Building Materials 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Performance Measurement Risk Management Building Optimization 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HeavyBid Pre Construction is a comprehensive solution tailored for construction estimating teams, offering a simple and intuitive way to manage upcoming work. Project managers can receive faster insights on business trends and project-specific questions, reducing time spent on data manipulation across different systems.

Estimating 130

Estimating Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. Sample Workflow.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

such as BIM, and offer advanced features such as the Common Data Environment and Facility Management, and Integrated Project Delivery (including LEAN Job Order Contracting). Managing tasks and issues through a dashboard saves a lot of time and gains complete control over requirements and schedules.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Procurement Facility Management 76

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery is conceived and executed with the same supply chain approach over the life of a program in which the owner teams (procurement, facilities management, leadership) and suppliers (architects, engineers, builders, subcontractors) remain unchanged.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Lean Construction Schedule Management Building Standards 105

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Buildern

MARCH 22, 2023

Struggling to keep your construction projects on schedule and within budget? With the growing complexity of construction projects, managing schedules, resources, and budgets have become a major challenge for construction managers. Fortunately, there’s a solution: construction scheduling software.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

The construction industry is continuously evolving, and as it grows, the need for efficient management systems becomes paramount. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This collaboration minimizes misunderstandings and enhances project outcomes.

Procurement 52

Procurement Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Risk Management 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. Incomplete schedules. Overlooking procurement of critical materials. Errors in technical logic.

Schedule Management 89

Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management Building Materials 89

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2021

Beginning with the commitment of senior management, the next step is to develop a plan and your desired goals for integrating your Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery activities. A all stakeholders to determine the schedule, cost, schedule and outcome. I’d like to learn the details!

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 105

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52