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Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services

Job Order Contracting

Integrated project delivery software and support services embed robust LEAN planning, procurement and project delivery processes within a common data and cloud technology environment. View and analyse data from BIM models (RVT and IFC formats) directly from your browser without the need to purchase expensive software.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. see LEAN construction guide ).

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

Job Order Contracting

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). has proven relatively fruitless.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

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Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Way!

Job Order Contracting

Financial transparency via locally researched detailed unit prices organized using CSI Masterformat. Fast track procurement. A fixed priced, lump sum projects. On-demand, responsive construction services via vetted contractors. Mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward. Continuous improvement.

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Why Construction Projects Fail – And what you can do about it.

Job Order Contracting

The specifics as to why rampant waste is endemic to the ” Construction Sector”: Award of contracts to the lowest bidder to “save money” versus best value procurement (Demonstrative of the need for improved owner competency, leadership, and fundamental change management). BIM) versus process.