Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. All, however REQUIRE the following…. Collaboration.

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Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Document Management – Version control, inclusive of document check-in/check-out is a must for assuring everyone is working the right information at the right time. National average cost databases (with or without cost factors), and/or historical costs simply are insufficient. Change how you do business, starting today!

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY. TOOLS AND SERVICES. via Four BT, LLC – www.4BT.us

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. with the result being improved overall productivity.

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Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 115

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2019

Much has been documented about how AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator) sector has been technology adverse when compared to manufacturing, healthcare, education, and virtually every other public and private category. Owner Leadership and LEAN Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Save Time and Money.

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Procurement Life Cycle Legal Mobility 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. 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.

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Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Eliminate the non-value add (waste and lack of productivity) that amount to 30%-50% of all construction projects.

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Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Integrated project delivery method. A C ommon D ata E nvironment (CDE) is a strategic tool for sharing cost information and managing a team.

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Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Proper JOC contract design and management are central to improved renovation and repair outcomes. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC Unit Price Book.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2019

Forget BIM, Forget ISO, … Sure, BIM and ISO have their role, but neither provides a robust, usable methodology and associated suite of tools and services to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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BIM Life Cycle Environment Visualization 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Established life-cycle based Facilities Management Policy. Documented Results. LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. Scope of Work.

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Construction Life Cycle Architecture Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. The Contractor”.

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Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2021

A LEAN Facilities Repair and Renovation approach drives optimal capital reinvestment outcomes via a collaborative environment and transparent costing. Furthermore, work flows, documents, and required approvals are clearly defined for all participants and stakeholders. Up to 57% of productivity is lost during the construction process.

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Renovating Life Cycle Environment Organization 257

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

One tech innovation that rose in popularity during the pandemic was the use of 360-degree cameras to document jobsites and showcase completed projects via virtual tours. . . Documenting construction progress. I found 2D cameras to be extremely limited in what they were able to document,” he says.

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Documentation Life Cycle Design Modeling 98

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance.

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Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. Life-cycle / total cost of ownership management techniques. LEAN Business Models and Methods.

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Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2017

OpenJOC, a LEAN Job Order Contract, provides an environment that efficiently supports core facilities management functions, including renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction. Cross-functional Teams & Systems Throughout Project Life-cycle. T r aditional Design-Bid-Build. Learn more… [contact-form].

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Contract Life Cycle Procurement Environment 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. Historically, lack of owner leadership has likely been the major causal factor for low productivity throughout the AEC and Facilities Management sectors.

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Modeling Management Life Cycle Infrastructure 58

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance.

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Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Both technologies also embed associated business process rules and components which will enable enhanced life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with organizational mission, and better consideration of general community impacts. Definition of BIM. . BIM can be applied at various levels.

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The built environment is directly linked to productivity, commerce, life-safety, security, education, transportation, and healthcare. Yet despite this well documented fact, Owners allow major economic, environmental, and life/safety risks to continue to mount alarming rates. 61,000 U.S.

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Roads Life Cycle Environment Education 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Cultural Fit – Collaboration, Communication, and Transparency are REQUIRED, Involve all Shareholders (Owners (senior management, FM, capital planning, procurement, building users…), AE’s, Contractors, BPMs (business product manufacturers), Oversight Groups, Community …). Develop Implementation Plan.

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BIM Environment Life Cycle Modeling 49

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Life-cycle Management 101. Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project.

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BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. A life-cycle vs. first cost mentality/approach for planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.

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Life Cycle BIM CAD United States 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. LEED Silver certifiable construction – 2009 LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

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Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. While cost estimating has traditionally focused upon initial costs, a life-cycle perspective generally provides greater value. INTRODUCTION.

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Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. LEED Silver certifiable construction – 2009 LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by technology. Inclusive of site/utilities, new construction, deferred maintenance, preventive/routine maintenance, renovation, compliance, capital renewal,and occupancy costs.) As such, its ultimate purpose is to manage total cost of ownership (TCO).

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Modeling BIM Management United States 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Laser scanning is used throughout a project’s life cycle in design, construction, operations, retrofits and renovations. Laser scanning in construction can also help document where errors were made and identify a solution faster. Benefits of Laser Scanning in Construction. More on that project here.

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Construction BIM Site Renovating 52

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

Despite the obviously limited nature of our economic and environmental resources, a significant amount of waste associated renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of buildings and infrastructure (dams, roads, utilities, airports, bridges…) continues unabated.

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BIM Life Cycle Infrastructure Modeling 58

Building Information Management

MAY 9, 2012

Executive Orders in two successive Administrations also have been issued to accomplish sustainability targets, but is anything truly being done in a productive manner? The DOD however, especially the Air Force has full documented and working JOC programs (called SABER in the Air Force), and the Army has made some progress as well.

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Office Green Life Cycle Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

Despite the obviously limited nature of our economic and environmental resources, a significant amount of waste associated renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of buildings and infrastructure (dams, roads, utilities, airports, bridges…) continues unabated.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Infrastructure Modeling 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. A Unit Price Book – UPB – is very important to the quality, integrity, productivity, and transparency of a Job Order Contract. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. A Unit Price Book – UPB – is very important to the quality, integrity, productivity, and transparency of a Job Order Contract. INTRODUCTION.

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Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Well, if more architecture, repair, renovation, sustainability, and construction projects were conceived, procured, executed, and monitored using similar methods and KPI’s the world just might be a better place. Increased productivity, accuracy, transparency, and collaboration are requirements of success as we move forward.

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Management Life Cycle BIM United States 40