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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. Data Problems.

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RS Mean’s 2015 Facility Manager’s Package offers new life cycle cost models for facilities

Construction Cost Estimating

RSMeans obtained by the Gordian Group, the most recognized supplier of construction cost estimating information in North America, just declared the availability of its totally new life cycle cost models for facilities which belong to its 2015 Facility Manager’s Package.

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EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

EPDs articulate the conclusions of a life cycle assessment. Life cycle assessment is widely accepted to encompass 5 stages: raw material acquisition, manufacturing, transportation, use, and end of life. The new versions of IgCC 2015 and ASHRAE 189.1-2015 2015 are each considering the use of EPDs.

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Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Learn more… [contact-form]. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Overall focus must shift from first-cost mentality to life-cycle/total-cost-of-ownership.

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Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy

Job Order Contracting

ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. 2015-IDIQ-Contract-White-Paper-National-Academy-of-Sciences. The later are very helpful in avoiding pitfalls. 4BT.US – Independent, Objective, Best Value Job Order Contracting Solutions. For more information… [contact-form]. Additional JOC Resources.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

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