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.

Procurement 149

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology).

Bidding 248

Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 248

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

Construction services procurement best management practices focus upon collaboration and change management. The following are all resident within a LEAN construction alliance contract and/or integrated LEAN collaborative construction procurement and project delivery method. Construction Services Procurement Best Management Practices.

Procurement 100

Procurement Management Construction Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery are important to professionals hoping to meet their fiduciary responsibilities by maximizing the use of taxpayer funds. Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Procurement 103

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Construction 103

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2020

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond. LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Improve Productivity 20%-50%. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Life Cycle 251

Life Cycle Procurement Construction Renovating 251

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The only prerequisites are minimum thresholds of leadership and competency and the support of the associated organization. Don’t waste the customer’s time.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Renovating 260

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 260

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices! 2) Empower those on-site who are doing the work.

Renovating 241

Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 241

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services embed robust LEAN planning, procurement and project delivery processes within a common data and cloud technology environment. While fundamental LEAN elements serve as the foundation, solutions can be tailored to an organization’s individual requirements.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Improving facilities and maintenance outcomes begins with a strategic review of objectives and alignment with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. They, when combined with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes are the proven pathway to best value outcomes.

Procurement 149

Procurement Resource Organization Plans 149

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. Outcomes your organization cares about. Learn more?

Contract 220

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 220

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) and JOC Programs are the same. JOC Program Best Management Practices.

Contract 225

Contract Management Procurement BIM 225

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Of course, but rarely practices by real property owners. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology is also another aspect of LEAN Asset Management. The post Lean Asset Management appeared first on 4BT.

Management 263

Management Life Cycle Procurement Environment 263

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2020

INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. See figure below). Change is gradual and improvement is ongoing.

Procurement 158

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Organization 158

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are not integrated.

Management 130

Management Procurement Construction Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. INTEGRATED PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are integrated. Collaborative LEAN process management are understood and supported organization-wide by leadership. Documentation, approvals, and compliance are defined in workflows and traceable. Do you agree that the following are pillars of sustainable facilities management?

Sustainability 192

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 192

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery is needed across all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis. Integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery Required initial and ongoing training for all participants.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Procurement 170

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 170

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

BSI worked with industry experts and researched existing practices to identity key challenges, then considered how organizations can address these issues. It includes case studies including of Whitechapel Station and Associated British Ports. It includes case studies including of Whitechapel Station and Associated British Ports.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Experience working with Contractors of all sizes – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is a certified veteran-owned small business (Veterans Administration), and fully understands the needs of smaller contractors when working with government organizations for the first time and on an ongoing basis. Selecting a Job Order Contracting Solution.

Contract 213

Contract Procurement Contractors Management 213

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ” – Henry Ford. What is LEAN Construction ?

CSI 132

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 132

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

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.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. see LEAN construction guide ).

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2019

Attention Public Sector Procurement and FM Professionals: STOP Paying too much for Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction. A LOCALLY RESEARCHED UNIT PRICE BOOK is one of several components of robust and open LEAN Procurement and Construction Delivery Processes that are critical to achieving best value outcomes of taxpayers.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2.

Contract 205

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 205

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

All of the necessary tools and services are readily available to maximize productivity and overall levels of satisfaction via LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery. A Operations Manual or Execution Guide and other documentation are components of the individual Contracts. Learn more? via Four BT, LLC (4BT).

Life Cycle 132

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 132

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

It’s important that JOC system providers meet with the organization to mutually understand and detail JOC-related organizational policy and procedures as well as contract and bidding documents, standard specifications, forms, reports, etc. JOC System Dashboard. The post Web-based, automated JOC system appeared first on 4BT.

Software 140

Software Software Procurement Bidding 140

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Organizations are being limited by internal managers and “experts” that are mired in the past. Robust collaborative, LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods have existed for decades that can drive productivity gains ranging from 20% to 50%+. The barrier is a simple one. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Life Cycle 117

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 117

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Architects, engineers, builders, and owners would benefit by fundamentally changing the way projects are conceived, budgeted, procured, organized and executed. The real problem is a fundamental lack of understanding of life-cycle asset management and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Life Cycle 115

Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 115

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency.

CSI 116

CSI Construction Procurement Documentation 116

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 11, 2018

Best value procurement. Simplified procurement process. Cloud-based secure project, estimate, and document management. Project documents. Cost data organized by Organized by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormt® (Four BT, LLC is an approved licensee). Performance-based reward system.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

What documentation, forms are required? The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for initial approval ? How is the change implemented?

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. are far from complex and are documented and executed in a logical, simple, and concise manner. The proven principles, systems, workflows, etc. Focus upon Integrated Process and Strategic Alignment.

Construction 149

Construction Documentation Procurement Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 145

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145