Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Public sector real property owners can significantly improve the percentage of quality construction projects delivered on-time and on-budget and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Standard data architecture – CSI Masterformat is the North American standard data format for construction. Fraction of the cost of alternative sources.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

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

JULY 1, 2019

The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A UPB eliminates the sole reliance upon contractor and subcontractor quotes or “back of the envelope” estimates.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. RS Means construction cost data is updated annually to avail up-to-date labor, materials and overhead costs for construction estimating projects. RS Means construction cost data is updated annually to avail up-to-date labor, materials and overhead costs for construction estimating projects.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Electrical Materials 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Approximately 80% of all repair, renovation, or new construction projects are deliver late, over budget, or don’t satisfactorily meet owner, user, and builder requirements. This list should be easy to read and understand by all participants and stakeholders and organized using a CSI Masterformat. Change Order Impacts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

In addition, VHA uses NRM funding for Clinical Service Initiatives (CSI), green energy projects, infrastructure improvements, and sustainment. … did not assess patient safety risks, and provide reasonable cost estimates for identified maintenance. billion in FY 2013.

Management 40

Management Safety CSI Infrastructure 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management.

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project.

Comparison 40

Comparison Estimating Software Software 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Data format (CSI Masterformat2014). Independent Government Estimate Preparation. Revisions to Government Estimate. CSI = Construction Specifications Institute. IGE = Independent Government Estimate. OMB = Office of Management and Budget. SRM = Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization. Technology.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 31 16 Project Budget Information.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. MasterFormat was produced as a “first edition” in 1978 by Construction Specifications Canada and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 00 31 16 Project Budget Information.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40