Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cost overruns and delays result in the 80%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects being 30%-40% over budget. 85% of construction “failures”* are the result of poor preconstruction planning and disjointed procurement, and/or failure to implement a robust, collaborative project delivery method.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Facilities Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to managing all the “costs” associated with ownership of a facility (or any built structure) over its lifespan, from planning, through procurement, construction, operations and maintenance, and disposal/recycling.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

This assurance ensures details and connections are installed according to plans and specifications. Lastly, the team is working on an engineered installation plan developed based on staged loading and unloading, which is often found during construction. This allows for easy building renovation as future occupancy needs change.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2025

Despite headlines to the contrary, the office construction and renovation market isn’t dead — it’s just overdue for reinvention. and Canada Office Fit-Out Cost Guide 2025 provides insights into capital planning and office fit-out strategies in this dynamic environment. and Canada plan to increase investment in office fit-outs.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

5 for the renovation of the Highland Elementary School located in Highland, Illinois. The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act).

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Construction Dive

JUNE 26, 2025

Elmendorf claimed the Scaffold Law added more than $200 million to the budget of the Mario Cuomo Bridge project. “In particular, it hurts smaller contractors and MWBE firms who, in many cases, can’t get or afford the liability insurance that they would need.”

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Firms say the current climate favors adaptability and proactive planning over scale alone. Larger university systems with diversified funding are moving forward with integrated housing and academic complexes, while smaller institutions are still constrained by budget pressures. Renovation now outpaces new construction. “A

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Construction Dive

JULY 16, 2025

used New York City-based Trunk Tools, which tracked around 21,000 discrete documents on the $456 million renovation of Milwaukee’s Baird Center to save money. A lot of entrepreneurs that dont come from construction may have a perception that its trillions of dollars of volume, so there must be a significant technology budget.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

North Carolina DOT plans to advertise for bids on the segment from McAdenville Road exit 23 to the U.S. It is the first of three of the agency’s projects totaling $635 million to add capacity and other improvements along a 10-mile stretch of the I-85 corridor. 321 interchange exit 17 in late 2028, according to The Charlotte Observer.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Several hotel and gaming renovation projects in Las Vegas have been put on hold as developers monitor the impact of tariffs on imported materials and equipment. And the sunny forecast doesn’t mean the region is immune to industrywide headwinds such as labor shortages, high costs and financing challenges.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

Editors picks Andrew Harnik via Getty Images OSHA’s proposed cuts won’t affect enforcement: DOL chief A smaller budget will “modernize and streamline” the department, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a recent House committee hearing. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Universities are now increasingly reassessing their capital plans due to federal grant uncertainty, proposed endowment tax changes and shifting indirect cost recovery policies, said Krista Trofka, vice president of government and education advisory at JLL, a Chicago-based real estate services firm. 28, 2018, in New Haven, Conn.

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The Constructor

MARCH 14, 2023

There is much to consider and plan regarding home renovations, including setting a budget and identifying where to allocate funds. Fortunately, there are several ways of laying out an effective budget plan to make the most out of your renovation.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In the case of an existing property, this exercise could include anything from identifying infrastructure that can be reused for cost savings, to spotting potential structural concerns or issues that might involve costly remediation – both of which could have big impact on a construction budget and schedule.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

What’s driving the uptick in renovation and remodeling activity in this sector? Updates to common areas and amenities are a smart investment for senior community improvement and facility budgets, since these spaces have such high impact with residents and their families.

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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. Baiden and Price, 2011.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Isn’t it time you truly MANAGE Construction, Repair, and Renovation projects? Robust processes, workflows, tools, and services exist to enable the consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. The post MANAGE Construction, Repair, and Renovation projects by EMPOWERING teams – appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. Studies have noted that ninety percent of associated projects can be deployed on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Improving capital facility planning requires the integration of robust, local market cost information. contact-form] The post How to better incorporate cost data into capital facility planning appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2023

Consistently Implementing Facilities Projects ON TIME and ON BUDGET isn’t “ROCKET SCIENCE” Robust processes, tools, and support services are readily available to enable ANY organization to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. 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. Introduction. Learn more?

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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. Disparate, nonintegrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes. #2.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. A process is needed that integrates internal and external teams on an early and ongoing basis throughout the Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery phases and beyond.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds is a proven way to reduce waste and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. contact-form].

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Budget and Schedule. contact-form] Learn more about… Choosing IPD & Lean. Team Selection. Developing Contract.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2020

LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery drives BEST VALUE first time, every time. Robust tools and services are readily available to measurably improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. The post Just Do It!

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2024

Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery integration is a prerequisite to the consistent delivery of quality facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project on time and on budget. Failure to achieve the above is the #1 reason for the rampant waste endemic to public sector organizations.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. A common data environment supports collaboration.

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HardHatChat

JULY 28, 2017

It’s been a busy year in the grocery business, with major brands announcing store expansion and renovation plans, new concepts entering the market, and big deals such as Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods spurring speculation about the future of the industry. Readying for Renovations. Vetting “Second Gen” Stores.

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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. Plan, procure, and deliver each project within the common interdependent framework, thus removing bureaucratic barriers to collaboration and communication.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. Nonetheless, a small, but growing number of real property owners and facilities management teams have embraced changing to integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. To help you on your goal, here’s a comprehensive guide to creating an efficient floor plan and design using shipping containers: 1. Choosing the suitable size and type of shipping container is crucial to your planning and design.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. contact-form].

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Lean Acquisition Planning : Collaborate to assure all parties are involved in determining physical, functional, and financial requirements.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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