Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Current Situation #1 Initial budgets for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds are almost always exceeded. #2 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 4 A robust, common process is NEVER employed. #5

Environment 177

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 177

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

All the tools, processes, and support services required to consistently deliver quality projects (repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds) on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders have been available for some time. Clearly communicated written quantitative goals and performance indicators.

Sustainability 240

Sustainability Management Organization Procurement 240

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2019

LEAN, Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Construction Delivery Shouldn’t be this hard! . Defined, written, roles, responsibilities, processes, required documentation, information/data sets (common terms/definitions, data formats), enabling technologies… Financial transparency. Shared risk/reward. Continuous improvement.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds is a proven way to reduce waste and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. un·cer·tain·ty -a lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result. CSI Masterfomat).

Renovating 223

Renovating Procurement CSI Organization 223

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. Definition of Area Factor – A multiplicative value used to reflect relative geographical cost differentials.

Estimating 175

Estimating Defense Procurement Budgeting 175

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

Ability to collaborative work with owner staff in the scope of work definition. Projects are complete in a quality manner, per specfications, on time and on budget, without change orders. Projects are complete in a quality manner, per specfications, on time and on budget, without change orders.

Contractors 130

Contractors Life Cycle Mobility Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

– The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget. AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operators) What are the barriers?

Management 181

Management Construction Procurement CSI 181

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Management Budgeting Budget 130

BD+C

JANUARY 4, 2021

Completing construction projects on time and within budget can seem like a daunting task. However, that is not necessarily what the definition should be. With additional pressures like fluctuating material costs, skilled labor availability and operational costs, clear and creative planning from the start becomes even more crucial.

Engineering 119

Engineering Construction Budgeting Budget 119

Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

So, you are on a tight budget, but you really need to purchase a new pair of work boots. While some cheaper work boots may be manufactured with lower-quality materials and will tend to last less than a year, not all budget work boots fall into this category. Mesh, rubber, and other components are both budget-friendly and high quality.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Products Site 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Definition of Area Factor – A multiplicative value used to reflect relative geographical cost differentials. They are used in the development of construction cost budgets and project estimates. – GAO. References. 1981, NBSIR 81-2250 Estimating Area Cost Factors for Military Construction Projects: A Computerized Approach.

Estimating 217

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 217

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Studies have noted that ninety percent of associated projects can be deployed on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. This is a clear improvement over the decades long running average level of only 10%-20% of all projects being deployed on-time or on-budget.

Renovating 253

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 253

cnstrctr

AUGUST 25, 2019

Solid plastic is often found in areas where a bit more give is required and budget is a concern. Solid Plastic – solid plastic are the easiest to clean and replace of the group but can be damaged easier than others. Solid plastic are exactly what the name says – a solid plastic core with painted outer layer.

Construction 60

Construction Materials Overhead Forecasting 60

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

You can use any of the above methods to treat your boots based on your budget. The post Boot Waterproofing: The Definitive Guide appeared first on Work Gearz. Treating boots when brand new is a great idea, as it does not harm them but only increases the shelf life.

Materials 40

Materials Products IDEA Housing 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. The current law, in State Finance and Procurement, § 3-602.1,

Maryland 189

Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

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

Renovating 182

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 182

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. 80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Building Information Management

MARCH 17, 2016

A common glossary of terms, definitions, ways of organizing data (i.e. of global construction projects are completed on-time and on-budget. UNIFORMAT, MASTERFORMAT, OMNICLASS) are critical to having Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Subs on the same page. Thus it should not be surprising that only 2.5%

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Roads Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. correct in all details; exact.

Estimating 169

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 169

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 212

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources. Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

This means that a lot of your decisions are going to come down to budget. . Though you may think fabric buildings don’t hold up, they are actually quite durable, making the low cost a definite perk. Maintenance requirements are definitely something to think about before you even pick your building material.

Commercial 208

Commercial Fabrication Concrete Inspections 208

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A critical element of your business plan is a realistic budget for anticipated expenses, along with possible revenue streams. One of the biggest expenses of a business to factor into the budget is the building cost. All of those items Wolgast can assist an entrepreneur in determining a realistic budget based on well-developed ideas.

Plans 62

Plans Budgeting Budget IDEA 62

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Actionable Information – A common set of terms and definition and a locally researched detailed line item unit prices JOC construction cost database (versus a “national average” reference cost book with or without cost factors or other economic indices). A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Common terms, definitions, and data formats. Shared risk/reward. Financial Transparency.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. A shared set of terms and definitions is needed to clearly communicate requirements through a project lifecycle, from concept through delivery and ongoing operations.

Renovating 199

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 199

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Communication and information sharing across the entire organization is vital for staying productive and completing projects on time and under-budget with minimal mistakes. There is definitely a difference between integrated vs. stand-alone construction software. Reminders are placed on sticky notes that are often forgotten about.

Software 267

Software Software Construction Organization 267

HardHatChat

MAY 1, 2018

That’s definitely the case when a maintenance job is more complex than originally thought or requires a contractor’s approach to analyzing a problem and figuring out the fix. Budget and Planning Efficiencies. Problem-Solving Know-How. The Ease of One Phone Call.

Commercial 298

Commercial Management Contractors Remodeling 298

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2020

Detailed line item unit price cost data is critical to both accurate costing and scope of work definition. Establishing unit rates for tasks / work orders. Monitoring and controlling of construction cost. Design cost planning.

Construction 133

Construction Comparison Forecasting Procurement 133

BD+C

MAY 4, 2020

Andrew Cuomo signed the provision as part of the fiscal year 2021 budget on April 3. The definition of public subsidy includes: · Direct or indirect payments by a public entity to contractors, subcontractors, developers, or owners that do not have to be repaid.

New York 52

New York Insurance Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As you look to develop a budget for the 2015 year, we want to help you make the most out of your marketing efforts while reducing your costs. Marketing is expensive and mistakes can devastate a marketing budget. Advertising is often the most costly part of a marketing budget. 1) Know Thy Customer. 1) Know Thy Customer.

Budgeting 229

Budgeting Budget Construction IDEA 229

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting System embeds LEAN processes and can consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction On-demand, On-Time, and On-Budget, with the lowest administrative costs available.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Fail to adequate define, develop, and communicate project values and budget (Fundamental lack of understanding and deployment of proven LEAN planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery methods). Poor upfront and ongoing coordination and collaboration. Focus upon technology (i.e. BIM) versus process.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

The grocery sector has been keeping a steady pace in recent years, but it is definitely an area to watch in 2018. As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: 1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change.

Commercial 326

Commercial Remodeling Construction Renovating 326

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context. All work begins in this phase. Procurement. Quality.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They require custom fabrication, so they’re not a budget option—but besides Machine Age good looks, they have a lot to recommend them. If I’m using Corian, I always stick to solid colors and straight lines, because decorative edges can definitely make it look dated,” she added. Christopher Peacock says go stainless steel. Read More.

Seattle 92

Seattle Fabrication Budgeting Budget 92