Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2023

Science, technology and innovation are at the heart of the UK’s future and procurement and infrastructure policies have key roles to play in producing the necessary conditions for fostering them, say former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Conservative Party leader William Hague in a joint report.

Procurement 52

Procurement Innovation Infrastructure Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Continuous improvement.

Innovation 202

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 202

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.

Renovating 212

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 212

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2019

These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. LEAN Collaborative Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Appropriate due diligence is required throughout any associated research, procurement, and implementation programs.

Procurement 100

Procurement Organization Plans Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. On example of share information within a LEAN common data environment (CDE) is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book (UPB). Simplifying a System to Meet Actual Facilities Needs.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Renovating 260

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 260

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Management 215

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Management Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2021

80%-90% are late, over-budget, or basically a train wreck for one or more participants. The Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model has perpetuated an antagonistic inefficient environment for decades. Construction Management at Risk (CM at Risk) and other methods have done little to improve the situation.

Contract 150

Contract Budgeting Budget Risk 150

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery. environment. planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams. #3.

Management 209

Management Procurement Construction Contract 209

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

With the availability of LEAN integrated IDIQ procurement and project delivery solutions, benefits including the consistent completion of quality projects on-time and on-budget and in full compliance. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement. Via Four BT, LLC (www.4bt.us)

Products 149

Products Procurement Construction Life Cycle 149

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

If the job is poorly estimated the lack of technical and cost visibility for all participants spells disaster… as noted by the fact that 80% – 90% of repair, renovation, and new builds are over budget, late, or not completed satisfactorily. Four BT, LLC, for trusted advice and services of the highest caliber.

Estimating 152

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 152

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We all know that traditional planning, procurement, and project delivery practices are adversarial, and broken, yet we fail to address this basic issue. Owners must lead a change in mindset and provide a consistently safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

Construction 130

Construction Procurement CSI Innovation 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Reducing the Major Risks Associated with Public Sector Construction. These concerns plague construction all all stages, but are particularly pronounced during budgeting, procurement, and construction. More specifically LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery … •Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Compliance.

Risk 100

Risk Life Cycle Construction Certification 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. CSI Masteformat) Mutual trust and respect Shared risk and reward Required initial and ongoing training Continuous improvement Owner leadership.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM Leverage LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Consistently Achieve Best Value. CM , and other “traditional” methods.

Resource 141

Resource Procurement Life Cycle Construction 141

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. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and 2.)

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Architecture Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The fundamental concepts of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can now be implemented by any real property owners to consistently achieve quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Renovating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

The specifics as to why rampant waste is endemic to the ” Construction Sector”: Award of contracts to the lowest bidder to “save money” versus best value procurement (Demonstrative of the need for improved owner competency, leadership, and fundamental change management). LEAN Construction Delivery. The Toolkit.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward. Standardized Data Formats / Common Data Environment (CDE).

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 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

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. Shared Risk/Reward. Financial Transparency. Mutual Trust/Respect.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 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

MAY 13, 2019

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. An example of a LEAN procurement and construction delivery method is the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

LEAN Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction consistently delivers 90%+ of projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Construction contractors are now on-demand, responsive, and sharing risks and rewards. Best Value Procurement. Shared Risk/Reward. Common Data Environment (CDE).

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction is routine for facilities management professionals with appropriate leadership skills and competency. Shared risk/reward. It spans multiple disciplines and knowledge domains.

CSI 114

CSI Construction Renovating Procurement 114

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While early attempts to improve public procurement processes are noted to have begun in 1982 at the NATO Operations in Europe, it wasn’t until the U.S. Air Force refined the process (and called is SABER) that Job Order Contracting began to resemble the LEAN construction services procurement and delivery method it has become today.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2018

The key to streamlining and improving renovation, repair, and construction delivery is to boost early and ongoing communication and cooperation across procurement, facilities management, building users, AEs, and builders. Real property owners must take their roles as stewards of the built environment in earnest.

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Contract Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2018

While integrated project delivery methods have proven to consistently deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and per requirements, adoption is limited to 5% or less of the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Best value procurement.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Environment Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2018

LEAN construction delivery methods are process-centric solutions proven to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Shared risk/reward. “Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2018

Effective Facilities Management, procurement, and construction professionals understand the value of collaboration, long term relationships, shared risk/reward, and mutual trust/respect. Process, common date environments, financial transparency, and technology all are important to assuring requisite compliance. Adaptability.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement CSI Environment 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. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Is also should NOT be used to bypass traditional procurement methods to simply save time or approve project that otherwise would not have been approved.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Deficiencies in leadership and specific areas of technical competencies are the strongest barriers.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Understand and explore solutions jointly using a common data environment based upon CSI Masterformat. Especially designed to support LEAN construction procurement and management processes such as Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery, you can support all stages of any project’s life-cycle.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100