Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. If this manner, all participants follow the same workflows and use the same common data environment. The Problem.

Construction 154

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 154

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. In order to execute said complexities in the ever-changing construction work environment, a project manager needs a set of skills and abilities to manage multiple projects and teams.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2018

Quite frankly, efficient stewardship of the built environment is critical responsibility for all. JOC Consultants – In some instances a JOC consultant is hired to “manage” a JOC Program. That said, not all JOC Programs are the same. under $2M-$3M+ spent annually). This can be problematic for several reasons.

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Consulting CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

They consistently enable predictable project outcomes including the ongoing delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. With LEAN, best value deployment 90%+ of all repair, renovation, and new construction projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The vast majority of construction projects are over budget, significantly delayed, and don’t meet user requirements. Beware of “outsourcing” either to consultants, as BOTH require directly owner involvement.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations. Innovative, lower cost, and higher productivity JOC solutions are now available.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With a full in-house team of professional designers, specifiers, project managers and manufacturing and construction experts, the team ensure a project is completed on time and on budget. CPAC Modular with the help of Autodesk Construction Cloud elite partner Diatec, established Autodesk Build as their common data environment.

Autodesk 81

Autodesk US Maine Innovation 81

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff. The JOC development partner should have a suite of capabilities and tools at their disposal including 1.) and implementation.

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The LEAN OpenJOC Framework(TM) is a proven method for developing, delivering, and sustaining consistent planning and execution of quality, on-time and on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Architecture Organization Procurement 100

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. As early as possible, onboard any necessary consultants. Budget accordingly.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

“Professionally, I learned early in my career from people who applied the concept of stewardship to everything they do – whether it’s volunteer leadership, politics, the environment or industry.”. She is a long-time consultant to GBI and was part of the original launch team that brought Green Globes to the U.S.

Green 120

Green Consulting Organization Environment 120

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The goal of building a single-family home is to not only build to specification while remaining on-time and on-budget but to do so in a way that adheres to local and state regulations. They are: Scope and Budget. More specifically, the scope and budget sub-phase. Conceptual Phase. Every project has objectives. Schematic Design.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

Integration of BMPs, locally researched cost data, and enabling cloud technology to support opportunity identification, budgeting, project scope development, cost estimating, owner/contractor negotiations, and monitoring/reporting. Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Unfortunately, if an Owner or Facilities Manager is not educated on the topic and relies exclusively upon a JOC consultant, major problems are common. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.” ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lack of robust, standardized processes and common, standardized information, combined with the excessive use of JOC consultants and limited market options, has been the primary reason for rampant waste and lack of productivity in certain sectors, especially State, County, and Local Government. Simplify project task management.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The Company: Van der Meer Consulting, a multi-disciplinary Structural and Civil Consulting Engineering group with various office locations in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Verified track record of performing under tight deadlines and within budget. • Be passionate and dedicated to fulfill the requirements of client.

Structural Engineering 40

Structural Engineering Engineering Consulting Drafting 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

From the new law, To facilitate the development of building emissions standards under this section, the Department [of the Environment] shall require the owners of covered buildings to measure and report direct emissions to the Department annually beginning in 2025.”. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

Maryland 156

Maryland Electrical Transportation Estimating 156

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. Research green roof consultants. With this information in hand, you can work with your green roof consultant to come up with specifications that fully meet your client’s needs.

Green 103

Green Design Consulting Feasibility 103

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Asking the right questions is extremely difficult, and I would suggest a quote from a more relevant source, such as, “My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.” ” – Peter Drucker. Is leadership involved in the decision-making process and is committed to innovation?

Management 100

Management Life Cycle BIM Renovating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 15, 2014

Hill International (Middle East) is a US based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,000 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. A strong MEP background.

Statistics 45

Statistics Claims Estimating Resource 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Furthermore, a common data environment (CDE) is a fundamental element. A standardized set of terms, definitions, and data formats is needed. Neither can be accomplished through a third-party, i.e. a consultant, without risk of poor performance and/or increased potential for mismanagement. The buck stops with owners.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To start let’s define the traditional approach to a project: Contractor receives a set of documents prepared by a group of consultants The documents referred to as the “contract documents” are for the most part complete. Any over runs on budget line items are the responsibility of the owner.

Management 60

Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Qualifications, Roles and Responsibilities of a Job Order Contracting Program Manager – Sample Listing.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Creating an open information environment. Owner leadership without excessive reliance upon “JOC consultants” Focus upon best value outcomes. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics. Sustainability.

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Manufacturing off-site in a controlled environment is safer and more sustainable. And as an owner, you can expect greater certainty over the schedule and budget. Collaborate from the kick off Collaboration is key: prefab firms should be consulted from the design and procurement stages onwards.

Procurement 52

Procurement Maine Site Products 52

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

Education 52

Education Boston Environment Sustainability 52

Stok

MAY 29, 2018

With your project in mind, rank the following in order of importance: Budget, Schedule, Design. If budget is the priority… Communicate a “design to” cost per square foot at the outset of the project. Challenge the design teams to take a creative approach to achieving budget goals. Give everyone a voice.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Schedule Leases 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Preconstruction planning gives all stakeholders the opportunity to get on the same page to discuss the crucial project details—including objectives, design, schedule, budget, etc. It encourages transparency and communication among stakeholders, in turn leading to a better working environment. Form the Construction Project Budget.

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Budgeting/Capital Planning. Common Data Environment (CDE). Budgeting/Capital Planning. Post construction costs average 80% of total facilities investment thus emphasis upon O &M budgeting and capital planning provides major benefits. A partial list is shown below: Organizational Strategy, Goals, Required Outcomes.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

While each initiative is helping the industry make strides to combat dangerous toxins in the built environment, it’s difficult for design professionals and building owners to know how to best utilize them, making it a challenge to set healthy materials goals. Set healthy materials goals on every project, no matter the size or scope.

Materials 65

Materials AIA Certification Sustainability 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Amarnath, as the Head -- BIM, was responsible for implementing a common data environment (CDE) across the Sobha Group organization.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics. Sustainability.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 12, 2016

developing and applying processes of information management, using the principles and tools of BIM to ensure building projects finish on time, to expected quality and budgeted costs. once completed, illustrate who was to blame (and by how much) for its distress in the first place. Nice ideas, sadly unrealistic.

BIM 48

BIM Claims IDEA Consulting 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Partnering in a unit price environment. Shared vision. 2004; Black et al.,

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222