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How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction Savings

Job Order Contracting

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery is conceived and executed with the same supply chain approach over the life of a program in which the owner teams (procurement, facilities management, leadership) and suppliers (architects, engineers, builders, subcontractors) remain unchanged. References: Ballard, G.,

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

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Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. 4 Failure to leverage granular construction-based line of granular tasks and associated labor, material, equipment, and productivity information Inconsistency in planning and scope management, poor communication, and failure to address stakeholder engagement can be rectified. . #4

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

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LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services

Job Order Contracting

Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Defined workflows, stages/phases, documentation, approvals. Cost Management, ABI/INFORM Global, New York, 20 (5) 20-27. International Journal of Project Management, Elsevier, New York, 20 (1). Customer-driven lean cost management”.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

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., management. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management.