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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

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Innovative Construction Capital Delivery for Public Sector Owners

Job Order Contracting

Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.

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Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

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. Step 2: Follow a Robust Workflow for ALL Projects.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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Job Order Contracting 2021 and Beyond

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. LEAN Job Order Contracting. Tools and services are readily available to support LEAN Job Order Contracting.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.

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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical.