Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The solution to improved life-cycle management of the build environment lies within a greater focus upon improving competencies and business processes. Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology. Job Order Contracting – 21st Century.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle COAA Construction 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2012

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment comes down to analyzing large data sets— big data—from several knowledge domains. Organizations that can best harness “Big data” in within the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) will hold a distinct competitive advantage.

Life Cycle 81

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 81

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2016

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Construction Classification Criticality.

Drafting 100

Drafting Life Cycle Construction Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Having common, centralized access to detail repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build task significantly increases cost visibility transparency and overall construction project cost control. RESOURCES eBOOK – An Introduction to LEAN Construction – Your ultimate guide to facilities repair, renovation, and new build cost management.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2017

See asset life-cycle model… A total cost of ownership perspective is also required as opposed to the more prevalent practice of first-cost dominance. Consistent Format and Terminology – Use of a standard set of terms and data architectures such as Uniformat, Masterformat,and Omniclass. contact-form].

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Further life-cycle management of the built environment requires significant “change management” in most organizations whether Owners, AEs, Contractors, Oversight Groups, etc.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Environment Sustainability 61

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. Look for a UPB that covers at least 90% of the tasks to be encountered using the associated Job Order Contract. They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat. The Contractor”.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BLM – Building Life-cycle Management requires fundamental process changes within all participating organizations / stakeholders and the associated integration and use of multiple competencies, processes, and technologies.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Waste is rampant in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Building Owner and Operations Sector (AECOO). BIM, building information modeling, is defined as the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2015

Many/most Owners do not have the knowledge, capability, or organizational buy-in to support life-cycle management of the built environment. Far too often focus is upon first-costs vs. life-cycle costs. Communicate that fact, and the associated major benefits of a life-cycle approach, or you aren’t doing your job!

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Visualization 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

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. The recent increase in demand for sustainable or green buildings is further making the consideration of life cycle cost an issue.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

– 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. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

Common terms, definitions, and data architectures (i.e. MasterFormat is an example of a data architecture). a shared line item unit price book, shared estimates, etc.). Established life-cycle based Facilities Management Policy. Financial transparency (i.e. Shared risk/reward. Continuous improvement. Scope of Work.

Construction 100

Construction Life Cycle Architecture Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

architectural or engineering/design, the construction, alteration, repair, refurbishment or fitting out of buildings and other structures; . architectural or engineering/design, the construction, alteration, repair, refurbishment or fitting out of buildings and other structures; . Services and/or work may include… .

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2014

Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

Architecture 40

Architecture Life Cycle Engineering Industrial 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment support by digital technology. Poor life-cycle management knowledge transfer. Fear that cloud computing will reduce the importance of Architects, Cost Estimators, Construction Managers, and other related profession is unfounded.

BIM 66

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

For example, estimating a job requires knowledge about about the impact that AE, context, and execution scope have on each unit, assembly, and system level cost. A “FACEBOOK for Facilities Construction and Life-cycle Operations” is on the horizon. Click to view slideshow.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Job Order Contracting, JOC, is an integrated project delivery method design specifically for renovation, repair, and minor new construction. These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 15, 2013

Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. BIM Definition – Short – The life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

BIM 74

BIM Life Cycle Software Software 74

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Architecture Budgeting 49

Building Information Management

APRIL 11, 2013

While at first perhaps a bit intimidating… illustrating the life-cycle management within a BIM context is relatively straightforward. Model views and overall life-cycle management are similar in this regard. Data exchange is therefore a critical aspect.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management BIM Modeling 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

While most estimators traditionally develop their own UPB based upon their historical and current experience, the use of standardized formats and descriptions is becoming more and more important, if not a requirement. . While line item construction cost estimates provide the greatest detail, their proper use also requires the greatest skill.

Estimating 40

Estimating Life Cycle Renovating CSI 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, otherwise know as BIM, relies upon an integrated, collaborative process based upon accurate information and mutual trust. The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner) industry could learn a lot from this example.

BIM 51

BIM Contract Life Cycle Renovating 51

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. This aspect is also critical to improved strategic and tactical decision support mechanisms.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Products Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models. Standardized data architecture (CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, Omniclass) – – Common Data Environment, CDE.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life-cycle and/or ongoing facility management using BIM? Let’s face it, BIM continues to languish. No so much. This is not only sad but economically and environmentally imprudent.

Visualization 45

Visualization BIM Life Cycle Estimating 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. IPD, Job Order Contracting/JOC). 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient construction project delivery – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, BOCA, BOA.

BIM 63

BIM Life Cycle Management Guidelines 63

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud computing will drive significantly enhanced productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management Sectors by enabling the consistent deployment of integrated project delivery methods. Cloud computing is a more than catalyst for change, it is a DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. BIG DATA.

Architecture 53

Architecture Engineering Products Life Cycle 53

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. Cost estimating. LEAN Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 12, 2014

4Clicks Solutions, LLC is currently beta testing Ceasel, a next generation cloud computing application to enable collaborative construction cost estimating and associated efficient project delivery. This enable errors to be found and corrected and/or changes to be accomplished earlier in the project timeline.

Estimating 45

Estimating Visualization BIM Contract 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 9, 2017

The core aspects of LEANconstruction have been deployed for decades through collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery – IPD (for major new construction) and Job Order Contracting – JOC (for renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction). Collaboration. Procedures.

Procurement 100

Procurement Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Building Information Management

JULY 18, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology… EAM and IWMS are “buzzwords” To achieve efficient the life-cycle management involved a list of competencies, processes, technolgies… please add to the list! Collaborative construction delivery methods.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Contract Management 40