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Construction Equation: Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems

Job Order Contracting

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. Service life planning.

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem

BD+C

The building design and construction industry has an embodied carbon problem. The built environment generates 42% of annual global CO 2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Architects and designers can use these EPDs to specify low carbon construction materials in their building designs.

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Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Learn more… [contact-form].

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. It also must meet the standards for the Red List-compliant materials and quality of its indoor environment.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Creating an open information environment. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders.

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Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

. – A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Services and/or work may include… . Services and/or work may include… .

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Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy

Job Order Contracting

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).

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