Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources. Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

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

APRIL 20, 2020

A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Fail to adequate define, develop, and communicate project values and budget (Fundamental lack of understanding and deployment of proven LEAN planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery methods). Poor upfront and ongoing coordination and collaboration. Focus upon technology (i.e. BIM) versus process. LEAN Construction Delivery.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Actionable Information – A common set of terms and definition and a locally researched detailed line item unit prices JOC construction cost database (versus a “national average” reference cost book with or without cost factors or other economic indices). A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. They consistently enable predictable project outcomes including the ongoing delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

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

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. JOC software is available for desktop or cloud deployment.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

On example of share information within a LEAN common data environment (CDE) is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book (UPB). A UPB eliminates the sole reliance upon contractor and subcontractor quotes or “back of the envelope” estimates. LEAN Processes Embedded with Enabling Technology.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Deliver construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of owners. Simplify project task management.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

The following definition should also NEVER appear within the scope of a JOC Program… “Construction Manager – The authorized representative of the Agency to administer, coordinate, and manage the Job Order or JOC Project. o Store, Recall, Share, Reuse Estimates from Central Location. o Powerful Estimating Tools.

Consulting 100

Consulting Estimating Contract Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A properly designed UPB, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Unit Price Book , use common terms and definitions in plain English that all parties can easily understand. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap?

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

of projects go over budget, over schedule, or both.” Keeping your projects within budget consistently is undoubtedly a challenge, especially in today’s environment where firms struggle with financing, costs, and labor shortages. Have a better handle on cost estimates Your estimation practices significantly impact project costs.

Construction 40

Construction Estimating Budgeting Budget 40

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

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Timely, accurate, repeatable, and verifiable information based upon standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. There are two robust and proven LEAN Construction methods: Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Renovating 100

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Below you can find some of the most common causes: Incorrect estimations of the work activities in the project. Inefficiency and inability by the project owner or project team to deliver jobs within budget and schedule, thereby requiring additional money, time, and resources. How do you handle change orders?

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

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

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts. Changer orders are a primary source of waste. Promote teamwork with the contractor. ?

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize this is a repeat but for one I dont have any extra time this week and two scope cannot be over emphasized in the construction estimating process. Heaven, Hell and Estimating: They say that all good jokes are based on bits of truth.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

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

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

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. As JOC involves renovation and repair, demolition line item costs are generally an important component of a JOC estimate. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

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. As JOC involves renovation and repair, demolition line item costs are generally an important component of a JOC estimate. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Schedule Forecasting 100

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

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

The Consultative Council provides findings and recommendations to the President and Congress on issues impacting the built environment. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. Energy and Water Efficiency; and. Sustainability.

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

The ability to accurately communicate detailed cost data and associated tasks from concept through construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation is critical to efficient life-cycle management for the built environment. Multiple factors impact renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction budgets: Productivity.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Budgeting Budget 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

When collaboration is strong, team members pool their resources and knowledge and prioritize meeting shared goals dictated by the timeline and budget of the entire process rather than their own goals. As Electrical Contractor points out, “Traditionally, construction projects have been built in an adversarial environment.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. A simple change order definition is that a change order is work that is either added or removed from the original scope of a project assigned by a contract that the contractor and client agreed to.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Actionable, transparent information, collaboration, and supporting technology are requirements in reaching the goal of more efficient construction project delivery and life-cycle management of the built environment. They pay the bills and are ultimately responsible for the “end product”, the built environment.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Construction Education Contract 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The depletion of fossil fuels and the declaration and the increasing pollution in the environment was a major problem. The environmental impact assessment helps to identify the impact on the environment and gives a strategy to improve the condition of the environment. #3. Accident Analysis and Reduction. Short Note.

Transportation 52

Transportation Engineering Roads Accidents 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2016

Efficient life-cycle management of facilities and other physical infrastructure is impossible until real property owners are better educated and truly capable in their role as stewards of the built environment. are REQUIRED in order to deliver quality renovation, repair, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Infrastructure Management BIM 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2016

Efficient life-cycle management of facilities and other physical infrastructure is impossible until real property owners are better educated and truly capable in their role as stewards of the built environment. are REQUIRED in order to deliver quality renovation, repair, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Infrastructure Management BIM 40