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. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 … FEATURED ARTICLE. Creating an open information environment.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

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. It also should be objective, independent, and easy-to-use.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The implementation of LEAN Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics can add significant value to physical assets, while also maximizing financial investments. . Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. Job Order Contracting. Integrated Projects Delivery.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2021

It simply requires owner leadership, commitment, and support to implement and maintain a robust programmatic approach for all facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects. 2012, Dehdasht/Zin – BARRIERS OF SUSTAINABLE LEAN CONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION: HIERARCHICAL MODEL.

Procurement 170

Procurement Construction Renovating Sustainability 170

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

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 212

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Funding for maintaining built structures is rarely sufficient, thus existing budgets must be maximized. Needs, budgets, resource requirements, study areas. Activities. Techniques. Conceptualization.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Despite the fact that construction cost knowledge management is a required component for assuring consistent on-time and on-budget project delivery, fewer than 5 per cent of five percent of owners are qualified to address it.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Building models for multi-year capital planning – including system-level models, linked to unit price data and energy use models, etc.). Used of standardized data architectures (CSI Uniformat, CSI Masterformat). Use of common, easily understood industry terms and definitions. Expected system/assembly life-times.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Estimating CSI Modeling 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. What is an ASSET COMPETENCY MODEL? Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

Modeling 58

Modeling Management Life Cycle Infrastructure 58

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

Procurement 195

Procurement Modeling Renovating Life Cycle 195

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. Note: The use of national average cost data, area cost factors, construction cost indices, parametric cost modeling, historical cost data is NOT recommended.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2018

Whether estimating renovation, repair, new construction projects or creating deficiencies resulting from facility condition assessments (FCA), detailed line item estimating, using locally researched cost data, provides the best value to owners, contractors, AEs, and oversight groups.

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Renovating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Below is a summary of Alliance Contracting Key Aspects The fundamentals of alliance contracting are not new. Alliance Contracting / Alliance Partnering in Construction, when properly designed, implemented, and managed, drives innovation, collaboration, and best value outcomes for all parties.

Contract 192

Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 192

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 15, 2019

Two such LEAN methods, with proven track records of over thirty (30) years are Integrated Project Delivery, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction. LEAN Construction Creating a Culture of Collaboration & Maximizing Value.

Consulting 100

Consulting Procurement Contract Organization 100

Building Information Management

JULY 17, 2015

Defining best value procurement and construction is a critical step toward improving overall productivity with respect to facility renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new builds. Best value concepts are basic in nature; Hire smart people, and allow them to demonstrate their expertise. Learn more: [link] , [link].

Procurement 40

Procurement Contract Construction Renovating 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering in major contracts: Paradox and metaphor. incentive contracts.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2016

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points in order to achieve certification. That is, this is not a move to the newer 2010 version of the ASHRAE 90.1

Certification 120

Certification Modeling Green Renovating 120

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. The reason its hard for Owners, Facility Managers and AEC service providers to optimize operations is that collaboration, team leadership, and asset life-cycle modeling/management are not areas of core expertise.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. The reason its hard for Owners, Facility Managers and AEC service providers to optimize operations is that collaboration, team leadership, and asset life-cycle modeling/management are not areas of core expertise.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

That’s right; we are adding staff to our national commercial general contracting firm in what has been a very robust period of activity. We’ve also promoted several hard-working members of our team who have helped make Englewood one of Chicago’s best general contracting firms.

Commercial 259

Commercial News Retail Construction 259

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Why the Job Order Contracting model could work in Canada. A proven contracting methodology from the United States may be a model for solving some of Canada’s current contracting demands. In this way, JOC is similar to the standing order contracting that we are familiar with, with a few important differences.

Contract 45

Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. 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 8, 2017

Distribution and sharing of information by the Facilities Management Team is crucial to achieving cost efficient and high performing facilities, however, 3-D BIM visualization and modeling software is generally very sophisticated, relatively expensive, and very complex. info@4BT.US. [1] Learn more… [contact-form].

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Visualization Environment 100

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2015

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements do not change and still require the applicant to calculate the baseline building performance rating according to the building performance rating method in Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 That is, this is not a move to the newer 2010 version of the standard.

Green 120

Green Renovating Modeling Liability 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

LEAN AECOO impacts on every element of thinking, work, and business models. The adoption of LEAN project delivery methods requires a totally different way of doing business on a day-to-day base for most owners, architects, engineers, construction contractors, building users… etc.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Budgeting/Capital Planning. LEAN Business Models and Methods. Budgeting/Capital Planning. Post construction costs average 80% of total facilities investment thus emphasis upon O &M budgeting and capital planning provides major benefits. LEAN Business Models and Methods. Supporting Technologies and Tools.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 21, 2016

There are multiple proven LEAN construction delivery methods and life-cycle / total cost-of-ownership models available. When deployed and managed properly by Owners, on-time, on-budget, quality construction is the norm versus the exception. Owners must drive their accelerated adoption. Characteristics of LEAN Construction Delivery.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Construction Education Visualization 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the integration of disparate competencies, business processes, and technologies to accomplish the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Shared risk/reward. Monitoring via key performance indicators (KPIs). Ongoing education, training, & awareness buildling.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Construction Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2020

It was there that Ford manufactured the Model T. Robust, proven implementations; such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting , JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction; have subsequently been implemented for decades. He did not focus on making people work harder.

Construction 26

Construction Michigan Procurement Renovating 26

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

Specifications (construction specifications or specs) are details within a construction service contract that outline all the important aspects necessary for project fulfillment. The more detailed construction submittals, the better likelihood of an accurate budget and schedule. What is a specification?

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2018

On-Call Contracts Not Kosher. Over the past two to three years, there has been much interest and discussion about on-call contracts by local agencies, mostly related to prevailing wages for these types of contracts. On-Call Contracts Defined. What are on-call contracts? MRSC “White Paper” Retracted .

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Construction Budgeting 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team. An integrated design-build model is collaborative in nature (but only partially integrates with the owner). Owners, this is bad for you.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69