Remove Change Orders Remove Document Remove Legal Remove Life Cycle
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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

Job Order Contracting

Lastly, paper documents and spreadsheets unfortunately either prevail or are used inappropriately, thus creating opportunities for miscommunication and avoidable errors/delays. There are currently at least three proven LEAN methods relevant to this discussion: Life-cycle total cost-of-ownership modeling and management.

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OpenJOC – LEAN Construction Delivery / Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

They drive lower overall costs and virtually eliminate legal disputes. That said proper and well-defined relationships must be established, documented, and maintained from the day one, and a competent Owner with good leadership skills plays a vital role. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract.

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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. 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.

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LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

All participants and stakeholders collaborating throughout the project life-cycle. Tightly coupling learning with action promoting continuous improvement throughout the life of the JOC Program. The Delivery Team has the legal duties of the constituent parties as outlined in their respective contracts.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The additional infrastructure needs or talent required to be successful in life-cycle data collection & analysis. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. Background into integrated methodologies for tracking changes and model coordination review. “We Josh Cheney, Sr.

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

Incorporate life-cycle GHG emissions analysis into DoD MILCON and SRM programs. Efficient project delivery methods are of critical importance to the task of sustainability and life-cycle management of the built environment. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders.