Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

LEAN Infrastructure Asset Management. LEAN asset management is simply defined as best value life-cycle management of the built environment, inclusive of buildings, roadways, utilities, transportation systems, bridges, dams, and landscapes. Educating all real property owners and service providers in this regard is critical.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

System thinking is a practical approach to facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, offering consistent quality delivery on time and on budget. More specifically, system thinking, and the integration of collaborative internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are fundamental requirements.

Renovating 215

Renovating Procurement Construction News 215

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Empowering Owners with On-Demand Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Facilities Repair, Renovation, & Construction is what we do each and every day. 4BT provides solutions to manage facilities repair, renovation, and construction throughout the project life-cycle, from concept through warranty and beyond. info@4bt.us.

Renovating 100

Renovating Budgeting Budget Life Cycle 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. The AECOO sector is not wasteful due to its inherent complexity, it’s due to lack of proper management. Best Value Procurement Competitively Bid.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Budgeting/Capital Planning. Education, Training, and Support Services. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. Budgeting/Capital Planning. LEAN Business Models and Methods. Supporting Technologies and Tools.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. mandatory collaboration.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Core Components of a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap are: Goals. Knowledge & Management Resources, Education & Training. Senior management.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2021

The numerous, ongoing facilities repair and construction project facing real property owners and facilities management professionals unfortunately have a high probability of failure. 80%-90% are late, over-budget, or basically a train wreck for one or more participants.

Contract 150

Contract Budgeting Budget Risk 150

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

Better manage cost, time, and material across numerous facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects. The OpenJOC Solution is tailored for federal, state, county, local governments as well as educational, healthcare, and transportation facilities managers and procurement teams.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2019

LEAN, Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Construction Delivery Shouldn’t be this hard! . Last Planner(Registered Trademark of the Lean Construction Institute), Black Belts, Senseis, Six-sigma… the list of acronyms, philosophies, consultants, books, goes on and on. Continuous improvement. Metrics – key performance indicators.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

. ” You will also find terms such as “black belt”, “kaizen”, and “Last Planner” While some of this information can be useful to those learning about LEAN procurement and construction delivery, not one is a LEAN procurement and construction delivery method. But, that’s for another time.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2019

Owner Leadership and LEAN Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Save Time and Money. Much has been documented about how AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator) sector has been technology adverse when compared to manufacturing, healthcare, education, and virtually every other public and private category.

Procurement 100

Procurement Life Cycle Legal Mobility 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. All parties can visualize project and work order requirements at a granular level and drive efficient life-cycle management.

Renovating 181

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 181

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2019

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. LEAN construction principles and implementation methods are far from complex.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Architecture Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. management. Akintoye, A.,

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Simple… a consistent and fully transparent solution that enables owners and construction contractors to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Risk mitigation.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Continuous education, improvement, and collaboration drive better outcomes. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Best Value Procurement. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Email lists Existing list identification (applications, verticals, roles, geos) New email lists (develop, procure incl. That said, careful project management will be needed before, during and after the event. Social Media postings LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, prospects, etc.)

Construction 311

Construction News Plans Resource 311

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Best Value JOC Cooperatives MATTER On-demand, On-Time, On-Budget, Repair-Renovation & Minor New Construction. Public Sector Facilities Management Practices require the following in order to meet fiduciary responsibility… and procure and deliver best value facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Profitability Renovating Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2018

Turn your JOC Program and JOC estimating into a truly efficient construction procurement and construction management asset.Turn your JOC Program and JOC estimating into a truly efficient construction procurement and construction management asset. Create defensible, fine-tuned estimates (owners and contractors).

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Estimating Defense 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

While outsourcing Facility Management (FM) and/or portions of FM certainly has its place in real property operations, in general, outsourcing is not a BEST VALUE business practice. Facility management is not a commodity. 90%+ Project On-time & On-Budget. 90%+ Project On-time & On-Budget. Lower Procurement Costs.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle Change Orders Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

This simply cannot occur until Owners become competent in Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery Methods and associated life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus the issue is not the unavailability of solutions, but rather the level of education and awareness across the AECOO sector. They pay the bills.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Environment Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Hiring JOC Consultants to basically outsource Job Order Contract Program management and providing payment to the JOC Consultant as a percentage of total construction volume is JUST PLAIN WRONG. In terms of FM expertise, the DOD sector is recognized by many as a leading source of competence and best practices, followed by higher education.

Consulting 100

Consulting Compensation Procurement Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to create cost visibility and cost transparency and drive improved construction productivity.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2018

LEAN School Maintenance Operations Construction is easily attainable with capable leadership and the implementation of best management practices. Owner-managed JOC Program – School creates, implements, and manages its own JOC Programs (for $2M-$3M+ spent annually). That said, not all JOC Programs are the same.

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Consulting CSI 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. Who manages the numerous ongoing construction projects? Work supported by PBRG alone spans more than 440 construction projects.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contract Construction Renovating 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

These concerns plague construction all all stages, but are particularly pronounced during budgeting, procurement, and construction. Leadership with Excessive Management and Control. Ongoing Training, Education, & Certification. Lack of the ability to obtain timely and cost effective, BEST VALUE construction services.

Risk 100

Risk Life Cycle Construction Certification 100

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. It’s time to re-educate the construction industry and reframe the “low bid wins” philosophy. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement? Owners or developers frequently push for the low-bid procurement method in construction.

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

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

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. Developing and Managing PEOPLE. Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

Modeling 58

Modeling Management Life Cycle Infrastructure 58

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Over time, however, design-bid-build has proven to be inefficient, antagonistic, and incapable of delivering the majority of construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

I first started working with public facilities and physical infrastructure capital planning and management decades ago. At the time, the federal sector portfolio (as well as education, state/county/local government), etc. was crumbling under the weight of deferred maintenance and poor management.

Leases 100

Leases Infrastructure Statistics Management 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The fundamental reason is the inability of Owners to transition from the linear and antagonistic work process of the pre-1980’s to collaborative, transparent, LEAN best management practices. Change management . They fail to understand their roles in the facility management process. Owner Roadblock.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The ESC19/Allied States award, one of several anticipated, validates that there is an industry need for lower cost, best value, solutions for developing/managing high performance Job Order Contracts. Mark Powell, President, Four BT, LLC. Four BT, LLC (www.4BT.US)

Consulting 100

Consulting Contract Estimating Bidding 100

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 9, 2019

Existing State Finance and Procurement Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: (6) Develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of. The public is being invited to comment on the proposal.

Maryland 168

Maryland Green Certification Guidelines 168