Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

Job Order Contract Life-cycle. The contractor prepares a detailed line item estimate using the JOC “unit price book” (UPB). JOC is a LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods, and a form of Integrated Project Delivery – IPD. Contractor Estimate. Drawings, typically in PDF format, are included.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Contract Change Orders Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Without management leadership and support for efficient life-cycle asset management, rampant economic and environmental waster will remain the norm for most. Builder supplies a detailed line item scope of work and proposal developed from an approved, locally researched unit price book. Project kick-off meeting.

Renovating 152

Renovating Life Cycle Procurement Construction 152

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Best value, LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery requires the ability to create and adequately communicate a detailed scope of work to all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis, throughout the project life-cycle. Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

The initial capital cost is only the portion of an assets life cycle, that need to be considered while making the right choice. Implementation, however, requires changing from traditional methods and the associated support and understanding of senior management. basis of initial purchase cost (Woodward, 1997).

Procurement 149

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. A detailed and locally researched line item unit price book, organized by CSI Masterformat, inclusive of labor, crew, productivity, material, and equipment specificity as well as demolition line items and line item modifiers. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. A well-programmed project is path to best value, meeting the needs of owner and all participants and stakeholders from both environmental and economic perspectives.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2017

an effective method of reducing the life-cycle cost of a building and/or built structure, ? Structured, Reliable, Best Value, Construction Cost Data & Unit Price Books. A Good JOC Program is … ? proactive, ? a team effort , ? based on mutual trust/respect and shared risk/reward, ? money well spent, ?

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Education Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

4BT provides solutions to manage facilities repair, renovation, and construction throughout the project life-cycle, from concept through warranty and beyond. Get our free e-Book… or contact us to learn more. info@4bt.us.

Renovating 100

Renovating Budgeting Budget Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

All tasks are fully defined by detailed locally researched unit price line items from the accepted unit price book. Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Unit price line item cost books – UPB – are critical to the development, use, re-use, and communication of construction cost estimates.for repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction. Square foot cost books span new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance.

Estimating 40

Estimating Life Cycle Renovating CSI 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

I have dedicated a fair portion of my life to improving physical asset life-cycle total cost of ownership management. The real problem is a fundamental lack of understanding of life-cycle asset management and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Life Cycle 115

Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 115

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

Significant opportunities and benefits are available to any real property owner willing to address the ever-present challenges associated with facilities life-cycle management and the myriad of ongoing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The Path Forward. Training and support for your teams and all awarded contractors.

Management 198

Management Procurement Life Cycle Plans 198

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LEAN Facilities management is a process that optimizes physical asset life-cycle reinvestment by focusing upon best value outcomes among all participants and stakeholders.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Common Terms, Definitions, and Standardized Costs Data in the form of a Unit Price Book (localized researched construction tasks – detailed descriptions, labor, equipment, and material granularity). Life-cycle versus first-cost perspective. Implementation includes: Written Operation/Execution Manuals. Shared Risk/Reward.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Construction Innovation 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

All the tools and services are readily available to reshape the relationships among all all participants and stakeholders to assure earlier and ongoing involvement throughout the full program/project life-cycle, to the mutual benefit of all.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Life Cycle CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2017

Job Order Contracting, a collaborative integrated project deliveyr method, required the use of unit price book (UPB) to create a cost Estimate in construction. Best management practice required the use locally researched detailed unit price construction cost data.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2017

Definition of the roles and responsibilities of team members, with respect to CDE, throughout the life-cycle of a built structure… from Planning, to Design, Project Delivery, Operations & Maintenance, to Decommissioning/Recycling, and its integral relationship with LEAN Construction Delivery methodology are key requirements.

Environment 100

Environment BIM Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2018

Common Data Environment (CDE) – Locally researched unit price book (UPB). Need for formal and professional training with a focus upon asset life-cycle total cost of ownership management and LEAN construction delivery methodologies. The Foundation of LEAN Construction Delivery Methodology. Best value procurement.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Environment Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Common Data Environment (CDE) – Use a unit price book that outlines and details ALL required construction tasks, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment information. Long Term Relationships – Seek out service providers that truly will partner with you and understand the complexities of life-cycle facilities management.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2018

This includes 4BT-CE cloud estimating and project management software (4BT-CE), locally researched JOC unit price books, support, and a wide range of service. We understand facility and physical infrastructure life-cycle and total cost of ownership management from concept through ongoing operations, maintenance, and eventual recycling.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Estimating Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

Mutual trust/respect Shared risk/reward Performance-based reward system Longer-term relationships Life-cycle cost goal versus first cost consideration only Enabling technology.

Products 149

Products Procurement Construction Life Cycle 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2018

Job Order Contracting improves overall life-cycle management of the built environment by reducing delivery times and improving quality, cost visibility, and overall satisfaction for all common renovation, repair, and minor new facilities construction.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting – A quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPB (s), for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

All begin with the desired outcomes of the project life-cycle in the forefront. Identifying and adhering to a common data environment including a locally researched, independent, and objective unit price book. LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting required teaming throughout the life-cycle of the project.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Life Cycle Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

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. Within a Job Order Contract integrated project delivery method, the Common Data Environment is provided by the Unit Price Book, UPB.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 22, 2020

Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Cost derived in this many from a robust, locally researched unit price book should track actual project costs by +/- 5%.

Construction 151

Construction Statistics Life Cycle Renovating 151

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. JOC Unit Price Book. Construction cost unit price books should provide consistent clear descriptions of each line item in common terms that all parties can easily understand.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 28, 2017

the JOC task order life cycle: PHASE. 4 Owner creates an independent, detailed, line-item cost estimate using approved, locally researched Unit Price Book, UPB , and approved JOC software (Note: a national average price book, even with the use of location indexes, is not recommended.). Phases of JOC Task Order.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Estimating Budgeting 100

Natural Building

JULY 26, 2022

” Bruce King and Chris Magwood start off their new book by stating that zero is not enough. ” King’s earlier book, The New Carbon Architecture promotes the concept of “building out of sky” using natural materials. .” King and Magwood note that “the front end matters, a lot.”

Life Cycle 52

Life Cycle Materials Architecture Drawings 52

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart later acknowledge flaws in their reasoning in their not nearly as popular follow up book, The Upcycle. That said, focusing on waste alone is a very much last millennium idea involving only one late stage of life cycle analysis at a time when doing less harm is not good enough for most companies.

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Buildingin Cloud is a subscription based service (SaaS –Software as a Service) designed for customers who create, share and collaborate throughout a Job Order Contract and entire life-cycle management facilities, roads, and more. 4BT.us – Best Value Job Order Contracting Solutions.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Any real property owner and their service providers can leverage collaborative project delivery to increase efficiency and reduce design, construction, and life-cycle costs. All participants can easily validate work scopes as well as financial and manpower requirements.

Design 100

Design Procurement Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

An experienced construction cost estimator knows this, but is it is surprising how few estimators practice these techniques. A unit price book and a common data architecture are critical to improving transparency and productivity. their quality and condition, ability to support the organizational mission, and life-cycle costs.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

improved cost visibility and cost control is provide through the use of locally researched detailed line item unit price book. These methods allow for greater team-based solution exploration on an early and ongoing basis and create added efficiencies. Benefits of Alternative Project Delivery.

Resource 141

Resource Procurement Life Cycle Construction 141

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting – A quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPB (s), for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100