Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. References: AIA (2007).

Procurement 189

Procurement Construction DC AIA 189

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., 2004; Black et al., Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 218

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 218

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Fortunately, tools and services are available to improve organizational maturity with respect to construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY. 2006, Gibson, et al, 1994, Haley).

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste. Standardized Cost Data.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

This week I have chosen to change things up a little bit with an article I wrote back in 2004. As an example, Job Order Contracting has a strong partnering component that thrives when founded in TRUST. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Organization Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 1995 Edition.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45