Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2022

ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenace Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency, Traditional facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery simply doesn’t work. Mandatory initial and ongoing training. Learn more?

Renovating 213

Renovating Products Procurement Risk 213

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

Materials 206

Materials Software Software Project Management 206

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is only a part of a material’s total carbon footprint. The material’s contribution to reducing operational carbon must also be considered. A case in point is roofing. What is embodied carbon?

Materials 62

Materials Sustainability Equipment Transportation 62

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

From leaving on lights and fans to using energy-inefficient appliances, we waste significant energy as heat in our environment. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Use Prefabricated Material. Avoid Paper Blueprints.

Construction 224

Construction Environment Sustainability Software 224

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

CDT Construction companies have little to no control over the cost of materials or the state of the labor market. Fragmented data and poor communication are wreaking havoc on the productivity of builders. However, how you manage projects is entirely under your control.

Products 178

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 178

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Management Renovating Environment 200

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to increasing concern about sustainability and productivity issues, there is a demand for public sector real property owners to significant boost productivity and overall stewardship of the built environment.

Sustainability 167

Sustainability Management Procurement Environment 167

Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Materials and Resources.

Certification 156

Certification Design Environment Sustainability 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity 50%+ with LEAN renovation, repair, and minor new construction processes and a common data environment, embedded within cloud technology. Improve design team productivity by 50%+. The post Improve Construction Productivity 50%+ appeared first on 4BT. LEARN MORE… [contact-form].

Products 100

Products CSI Construction Renovating 100

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2018

What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time. What’s distressing is to think about the history of that building, the lives that were lived in it, and the materials and effort that went into creating it and maintaining it for years. Is waste just a by-product of bad design?

Environment 125

Environment Materials Conference US 125

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Improvement in risk avoidance and fostering owner and team stakeholder satisfaction, trust, and mutual long-term benefit for all parties are prerequisites for sustainable lifecycle management of the built environment. Sustainable Facilities Management “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

Project Management 207

Project Management Management Procurement Construction 207

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

IPD has not fully considered the need for… #1 Objective, verifiable, current local market granular construction task data, inclusived of current labor, material, equipment and productivity components. (IPD IPD project outcomes have typically been compared using benchmarks against similar projects.

Procurement 196

Procurement Renovating Materials Environment 196

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2023

Continuing through latter prescribed phases provides the framework for productive and progressive construction. Labor, Materials, Equipment, and Productivity must be detailed and based solely upon LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS. . 3 A centralized, current, and common data environment is a fundamental requirement.

Construction 130

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 130

Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Portland Products 52

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home . When it comes to home insulation products, much of the focus today relates to an increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, taking into consideration the product’s global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:00.

Products 111

Products Sustainability Innovation Materials 111

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. Address the source.

Management 156

Management Construction Materials Products 156

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Sustainable construction considers the entire life cycle of a structure and aims to reduce the environmental damage at every stage, from the initial choice of products to demolition. As the most widely used building material, concrete offers many advantages for meeting the challenges of sustainable development.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Concrete Environment Life Cycle 52

Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral. Sayed said.

Materials 89

Materials Products Sustainability Airports 89

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management has proven to be highly successful. Here are the 4 Steps to Improving Owner/Vendor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction Productivity. The post Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management appeared first on 4BT. Learn more?

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest building materials makers, decided to prove the performance of its products in a real work setting by creating a high-performance environment in its North American headquarters in Malvern, Pa.,

Environment 53

Environment Products Office Materials 53

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Flooring material should reflect and support the store’s brand identity. Some flooring materials can be extremely slippery when wet.

Retail 60

Retail Environment Materials Commercial 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. The good news?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Concrete Construction 52

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time. They’ll guarantee a safe and efficient start-to-finish process.

Safety 301

Safety Materials Drafting Defense 301

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. Flooring material should reflect and support the store’s brand identity. Some flooring materials can be extremely slippery when wet.

Retail 60

Retail Environment Materials Concrete 60

BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s With an inherently low carbon profile, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment. This global migration poses a tremendous opportunity to adapt the urban built environment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Concrete 111

Concrete Environment New York City Accounting 111

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Materials Green Green Building Products'

Products 89

Products Environment Certification Green 89

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Common data environment (CDE) with a set of terms and definitions as well as current, locally researched granular unit price book including labor, material, equipment, and productivity datasets. Clearly communicated written quantitative goals and performance indicators.

Sustainability 238

Sustainability Management Organization Procurement 238

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. Doing so promotes workers’ health and can increase your firm’s overall productivity. They help simplify the work, thus enabling your workers to be more productive.

Safety 343

Safety Site Construction Inspections 343

Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2024

The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Design Materials Products 57

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2024

Attaining a sustainable built environment requires Facilities Leaders NOT Facilities Managers. #1. Without it, production, flow, and knowing what will happen and when is impossible. Managers focus on dates, while leaders focus all aspects of production. Leaders leverage systems-thinking and are process-oriented.

Management 191

Management Plans Resource Products 191

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. In fact, it is now a requirement for construction enterprises if they want to survive and prosper in the current era.

Innovation 255

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 255

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Common data environment, including current, l ocal market granular line-item cost data and associated descriptions and details for labor, material, equipment, crews, productivity and involved tasks. Long-term multi-party agreement with an integral Operations Manual / Execution Guide. Quantitative performance-based metrics.

Procurement 218

Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 218

Job Order Contracting

JULY 20, 2023

A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of expanded MasterFormat organized detailed labor, material, equipment, and productivity information, ensures everyone has access to apples to apples information.” So sharing actionable, current data and then consistently describing it was virtually impossible.

Construction 132

Construction Budgeting Budget Organization 132

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Owners can create an environment in which lead times and overall project delivery time are shorter, productivity is increase, and changed orders are virtually eliminated. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services. via 4bt.us.

Renovating 156

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 156

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. All off the require tools and support services to create integrated environments, to address all of the above issues, and more, are readily available.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. Is concrete a sustainable building material?

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Products Concrete Construction 78

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…. Focus upon Outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100