Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

While outsourcing Facility Management (FM) and/or portions of FM certainly has its place in real property operations, in general, outsourcing is not a BEST VALUE business practice. Facility management is not a commodity. Lower Procurement Costs. Significantly Fewer Change Orders. Shorter Project Delivery Times.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle Change Orders Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. Best value procurement. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to create cost visibility and cost transparency and drive improved construction productivity.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. And any savings on paper are usually lost mid-way through the project in change orders. It’s time to re-educate the construction industry and reframe the “low bid wins” philosophy. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The fundamental reason is the inability of Owners to transition from the linear and antagonistic work process of the pre-1980’s to collaborative, transparent, LEAN best management practices. Change management . They fail to understand their roles in the facility management process. Owner Roadblock.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

JOC FUNDAMENTALS – Job order contracting, like any LEAN best management process, has basic requirements that focus upon collaboration, transparency, quality, and continuous improvement: Early and ongoing involvement of ALL participants. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. Mutual respect.

Contract 40

Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. This obstacle can only be overcome by changing current formal education and professional training programs. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Technology Supporting LEAN Best Management Practices. Contract/Project/Document Management. Role of Training/Education. Common Goals Among Stakeholders – Senior management, oversight groups, AE’s, Contractors, planners, Trades, building users, and community. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing a Job Order Contract, I highly recommend you get a copy of Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 27, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction delivery method, and/or a form of integrated project delivery – IPD, that enables organizations to get their numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly, easily, and cost-effectively through multi-year contracts – IDIQ. JOC can deliver: 1.

Renovating 40

Renovating Contract Sustainability Change Orders 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Standardized Cost Data.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. Change Order. Field Order.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2016

Many of these characteristics are foreign to Owners and Contractors sole experienced with arcahic and unproductive processes and outcomes associated with low-bid procurement and dependent upon excessive change orders to complete construction projects. Similarly the benefits of Job Order Contracting are are shown below.

Contract 40

Contract Bidding Change Orders Procurement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2016

Many of these characteristics are foreign to Owners and Contractors sole experienced with arcahic and unproductive processes and outcomes associated with low-bid procurement and dependent upon excessive change orders to complete construction projects. Similarly the benefits of Job Order Contracting are are shown below.

Contract 40

Contract Bidding Change Orders Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 14, 2016

The Board of Supervisors routinely authorizes County departments and agencies to sign Job Order Contracts (JOCs) with contractors, which are used as an alternative to traditional procurement methods in order to expedite and competitively bid various construction and refurbishment projects. million each, totaling $76.5

Contract 40

Contract Change Orders Long Beach Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity. Job order contract has several distinct characteristics as listed below. Technology: Supporting technology is critical to job order contracting. 5, 359-366.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. Job order contract has several distinct characteristics as listed below. The reduction of procurement and overall project cost.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Value-based procurement. Continuous education, training, and improvement. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The cultural, change management aspects of LEAN are equally important to the processes, tools, and technologies. Transparency – financial, planning and technical. Shared risk/reward.

Construction 40

Construction Contract Life Cycle Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Value-based procurement. Continuous education, training, and improvement. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The cultural, change management aspects of LEAN are equally important to the processes, tools, and technologies. Transparency – financial, planning and technical. Shared risk/reward.

Construction 40

Construction Contract Life Cycle Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting? When Is Job Order Contracting Used?

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Based on industry-standard cost data and predefined processes that promote streamlining of project development, early contractor involvement, fewer change orders and higher quality construction, JOC is a refreshing change.”g. The decrease in time is largely due to reduced design and procurement time.

Contract 40

Contract United States Estimating Bidding 40

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

The question is: How are contractors impacted by these changes and what actions can they take to be more competitive and thrive (with some it is a matter of survive) in the current economy? There are also the stories of the low bidder capitalizing on imperfect design documents with change orders as the project unfolds.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Organization Construction 40

Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

If I am speaking to a bunch of seasoned construction managers, they look at me and say “no kidding.” Even when they manage to hire a few of the same trade contractors, the overall team is still different. But we can design systems to manage these complicated challenges. Our projects are always complicated. This doesn’t work.

Construction 52

Construction Management Contractors Site 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2018

The role of management is to change the process rather than badgering individuals to do better. Eliminate numerical quotas for the workforce and numerical goals for management. Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for everyone. LEAN Construction Drives Productivity. Edwards Demming.

Products 100

Products Construction Legal Change Orders 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 26, 2016

Regardless of the LEAN construction method selected – for example Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for major new construction, or Job Order Contracting, JOC for renovation, repair, maintenance, or minor new construction – the primary focus is uopn highly effective collaboration between the owner, the architect, and contractor(s), etc.

Construction 40

Construction Procurement Life Cycle Renovating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. A designated non-profit organization dedicated to education and best practices was formed in 1995 to serve as a resource for information. Elimination of change orders.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTACT – PROGRAM CHECKLIST. Staff for JOC Program Capacity – Determine the number and type of projects the JOC staff can handle at any one time to ensure projects are managed timely and appropriately. Program Management – Oversight and management of the Owner is the established best practice.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Education, awareness, abilities, tools, metrics, and continuous improvement are prerequisites to enabling owners to efficiently support the built environment. Job Order Contracting, JOC is a proven, effective means to accomplish construction work on existing or new facilities.

Renovating 40

Renovating Contract Estimating Bidding 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Individual task orders generally include drawings, detailed unit prices, and reference specifications. Job Orders / Task Orders.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 23, 2012

The major advantages of job order contracting include: Fast and timely delivery of projects. Low overhead cost of construction procurement and delivery. Fewer change orders. Development of a partner relationship based on work performance. Virtual elimination of contract disputes.

Contract 45

Contract Renovating Bidding Contractors 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting. 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurement. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. Requirements.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting. 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurement. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. Requirements.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40