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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. Considering a JOC Program? Do your homework! The post appeared first on 4BT.

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Alternative and Iterative LEAN Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a cohesive, collaborative, and program-driven environment. Projects are conceived, procured, and executed collaboratively within an Alterative LEAN Project Delivery Program.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

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They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical. Technology is not a solution, but rather an enabler.

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Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.