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LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

Job Order Contracting

LEAN JOC Programs mitigate change order and/or “supplemental job order” (a fancy term for change orders), as Owners and Design-builders work directly together on an early and ongoing basis to create and agree upon a detailed Scope of Work and associated detailed line-item proposal and approved workorder. . Δ

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Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them

Lets Build

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. In fact, inadequate documentation costs construction companies tens of billions annually in the US alone.

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Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them

Lets Build

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. In fact, inadequate documentation costs construction companies tens of billions annually in the US alone.

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An Introduction to the Different Types of Construction Drawings

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They are the pictorial record of the official design for the building, and generally include detailed depictions of every element of the finished building including the foundation, floor, walls, elevations, interior details and elevations, cabinetry, MEP design, structural details, and ceiling plans.

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Brinkman Construction Transforms Project and Cost Management with Autodesk and CMiC Integration

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. Teams often have to rely on separate tools to manage tasks like RFIs, daily submittals, and change orders, leading to disconnected processes.

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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

There are existing best management practices, tools, and support services for real property owners with appropriate leadership and competencies to support positive change. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Common Data Environment : Common terms and definitions must be shared by all parties.

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Alternative and Iterative LEAN Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

This process and workflow, combined with a common data environment that assures technical and financial visibility and transparency, significantly reduces errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery.