Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Target costing implementation for cost estimating in. Construction Accounting & Taxation, ABI/INFORM Global, New York, 15 (3) 5-18. Project team members are selected through value-based proposals and associated rankings/metrics. Dutch firms”.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Obtain an independent estimate for each JOC project, of for each project over an established dollar value and compare that to the contractor’s to ensure proposed prices are not unreasonable or undesirable. At the very least assure every project/work order is reviewed by an independent party for JOC Program compliance.

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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.)

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception. This budget will evolve into a Master Budget as the site is selected and more information is known about the scope of the project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In fact, there are numerous examples which show that irrespective of the hard work and precision which is put into place for each and every project, failure to pair this with an effective construction accounting and expense control strategy which drives back-end decision making, can be the difference between success and failure.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. Procurement. What project procurement method (e.g. All work begins in this phase.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It’s important to recognize that Job Order Contracting (JOC) is not simply a way to speed projects through procurement “red tape” In order to obtain the major benefits of JOC* the following are required. Does the UPB contain line item modifiers to account for quantities and/or work methods?

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ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. But, procurement , project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. WIP is one element of an inventory account. ” username=””].

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning and budgeting repair, renovation (sustainment) and new construction factors remains a flawed approach.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thrifty, speedy estimating software coupled with unit cost construction data does NOT an accurate estimate make!!! Budgetary estimating is just another pesky necessity that gets in the way of progress. Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

All facilities real property owners must be able to understand detailed line items construction cost estimating, or have a properly vetted owner’s representative to provide this capability. The developments carry a higher initial cost money that has to be budgeted, however, reap significant measurable savings. Procurement.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Benefits of an OpenJOC Job Order Contract implementation include an expedited procurement process, and consistent completion of quality projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget per owners/contractor expectations. Best value procurement. Owner technical and procurement staff is supplemented. The Origins of IDIQ and JOC.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. But, procurement, project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. WIP is one element of an inventory account. How ProcurementExpress.com Can Help.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

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Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. Does it need to include detailed estimates, or just a ROM? Then make sure these timelines are accounted for in the schedule.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

The proper documentation and management of change orders is critical to holding both the contracting entity and the construction services provider accountable. Approximately 80% of all repair, renovation, or new construction projects are deliver late, over budget, or don’t satisfactorily meet owner, user, and builder requirements.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Estimate contingency should not be an excuse to skip the due diligence. Mark It Up!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 9, 2016

. • To arrange Preliminaries budgets along with contract staff, supervise and report on same. Make sure that monthly meetings are organized properly to settle variations and not kept pending to the final account stage. To handle subcontractors accounts precisely and efficiently to augment contract performance.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

While journalists keep repeating the refrain that the built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of the annual global emissions pie, the public is waking up to the ways conventional materials like concrete and steel expand that slice. with credits for procuring low-carbon materials and compiling a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for projects.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

Open standard technology (cloud computing, GIS, CPMS, CAFM, Cost Estimating, Project Delivery, BAS, Visualization) that embeds and supports life-cycle management processes. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project. Simple right?

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

Experienced owners, contractors, procurement managers, architects, or engineers agree that early and ongoing collaboration among dedicated and experience stakeholders generates the best construction outcomes in terms of quality, timeliness, and maximized return on dollars expended. is simply not doing their job. The must be capable.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Procurement must be based upon BEST VALUE, and also used standardized terms, definitions and data sets, and rely upon the support of internal and external teams, as well be integrated with collaborative construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting, JOC. Any effort or resource expended should be Outcome-based.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

If you’re managing a project and you want to ensure its success, you need to transform what may begin as a vague concept into a measurable and accountable process that meets your company’s requirements. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. 9.9 * trillion estimated in global construction output by 2025. The growing market for digitalisation.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Senior level management and all facilities, procurement, planning, and engineering/architecture/construction professionals must work in an environment that is collaborative, transparency, and prior business process are challenged and continuously improved. Owners estimate a 24% administrative cost savings. Owner Roadblock.

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Building Information Management

MAY 25, 2016

” Job Order Contracting provides a method for real property owners to complete more projects on-time and on-budget, if the program is administered correctly and by a capable Owner and equally responsible and responsive contractor(s). Qualification/Prequalification of JOC contractors; Independent review of project estimates / proposals.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. (A 23.53% over 2020.

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