Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. 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.

Estimating 168

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 168

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. People – With the appropriate levels of owner leadership and competency, all participants can work within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and share both risks and rewards.

Procurement 149

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule News 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Shared risk/reward. Early and ongoing participation.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). What is LEAN Construction?

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Estimating 115

Estimating Construction Renovating Procurement 115

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Optimize planning, procurement, and project delivery in terms of quality, compatibility, constructability, cost, risk, and function to meet customer needs. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes. JOC Cost Estimating.

Procurement 202

Procurement Subcontracting Contract Management 202

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. People, Process, Information, and Technology are central components to optimally planning, planning, funding, maintaining, and managing facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Begin to improve your planning, budgeting, and construction management decisions today. Mitigate variance and risk!

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics. Initiation.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.

Innovation 202

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 202

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships?

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Digital data lends itself to analytics.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Most owners says they are doing this, but in reality this rarely occurs.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. The odds are good that most general contractors are already implementing pieces of technology throughout bid management. It will integrate with the rest of the preconstruction process, making bid management seamless. Navigating the Procurement Process.

Bidding 296

Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. Email Address.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

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

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Estimation tool.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. CSI Masteformat) Mutual trust and respect Shared risk and reward Required initial and ongoing training Continuous improvement Owner leadership.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

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

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Core Components of a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap are: Goals. Knowledge & Management Resources, Education & Training. Senior management.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Estimation tool.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done.

Project Management 242

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 242

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2019

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and 2.)

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Architecture Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2019

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting is a method of repair, renovation, and new construction project planning, procurement, and delivery differentiated by traditional methods by a contractual arrangement, workflows, and information environments that align the interests of all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward.

Contract 115

Contract Procurement BIM Renovating 115

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement. Budgeting/Capital Planning.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

. ” You will also find terms such as “black belt”, “kaizen”, and “Last Planner” While some of this information can be useful to those learning about LEAN procurement and construction delivery, not one is a LEAN procurement and construction delivery method. But, that’s for another time.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2019

Add 10, 20, 50+ proven construction professionals without the typical administrative burden and risk. Integrate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, Contractor, and Subcontractor Management into one system. Consistently deploy and manage robust LEAN processes. Issue and task tracking and management. contact-form].

Documentation 100

Documentation Procurement Management BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Shared Risk/Reward. Financial Transparency. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The fundamental concepts of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can now be implemented by any real property owners to consistently achieve quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. Innovative suite of tools and services drive LEAN construction deployment.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Renovating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Clearly communicate work and project scope, deliver detailed line item estimates, and maintain operational efficiency and compliance. Components.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100