Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Decades of professional experience in construction cost estimating, knowledge of actual construction process, means, and methods, and business environment acumen lead to becoming a valued construction cost estimating professional. . #2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

Estimating 219

Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 219

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services.

Renovating 157

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 157

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. An objective, introspective look at your organization will more than likely result in a clear need for fundamental change and change management. Poorly defined/communicated scope of work.

Renovating 222

Renovating Procurement CSI Organization 222

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

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. Individual projects WILL NOT consistently achieve bst value outcomes unless they are conducted within an overall programmatic environment!

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The post BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). Want to talk?

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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.

Innovation 203

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 203

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Continued use of archaic and antagonistic planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change Management.

Contract 218

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 218

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). Change management to address the fundamental evolution from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change management requires owner leadership and commitment.

Renovating 197

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 197

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. The transfer of cost knowledge is essential at a granular, task level.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes. Maintain a common data environment (CDE), including current, locally researched detailed unit price construction cost data. Change orders will be virtually eliminated and costly procurement delays avoided.

Renovating 130

Renovating Procurement CA Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Management 215

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes. These tools enable transparent, compliant, and high performing JOC planning, procurement and project delivery environments. JOC Program Development.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

You get a user friendly JOC environment that embeds LEAN principles, for a fraction of the the cost of alternative “solutions” Address variation, the primary cause of poor performance – While each project of work order has is own unique attributes, the common myth is that construction is complex and difficult to manage.

Contract 162

Contract Environment Change Orders Documentation 162

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

Most people don’t truly understand JOC, and the the question “What is JOC / Job Order Contracting” invariably gets a a wide range of answers. JOC is a program-centric environment within which a contracts, projects, bids, estimates, and work orders follow specified stages and work flows. JOC Benefits.

Contract 130

Contract Life Cycle Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a cohesive, collaborative, and program-driven environment. Change is fundamental for all parties. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery. Training is King.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. STRATEGIC PLAN.

Procurement 170

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 170

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.

Renovating 213

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 213

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Who plans and prioritizes project considerations? Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Who assesses the impact of the proposed changes? Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for initial approval ? A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Initial and Ongoing Training. Key Performance Metrics. Continuous Improvement.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. The historically high levels of economic and environment waste associated with public sectors buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are simply not sustainable. FM organizational change must be a mandate. The first steps.

Management 130

Management Renovating Change Orders Infrastructure 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

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.

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2015

Many/most Owners do not have the knowledge, capability, or organizational buy-in to support life-cycle management of the built environment. Remember… the built environment is critical to your organization. Far too often focus is upon first-costs vs. life-cycle costs. Focus upon maximizing ROI in your costliest areas.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Visualization 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) provide objective analysis of select aspects of the built environment. The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number/percentage of change orders.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

If this manner, all participants follow the same workflows and use the same common data environment. Traditional project delivery involves a counter productive, non-integrated, approach to planning, procurement, and project delivery. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of locally researched unit price cost data.

Construction 154

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 154

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

This not only hinders productivity but also increases the likelihood of errors, change orders, and delays during construction. There is also a need to overcome resistance to change within the industry. Additionally, attracting and retaining skilled labor is a pressing concern.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Your construction daily log shows why, how, and when changes occur and decisions are made; this enables everyone on-site to stay productive, maintain transparency, and, ultimately, reduce delays and unnecessary change orders.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The business strategy leading to the integration of previously disparate competencies, business processes, technologies, and teams is the primary goal of a BIM execution plan. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Job Order Contracting, JOC, is an integrated project delivery method design specifically for renovation, repair, and minor new construction. These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle. CDE Players.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

Introduction – LEAN construction cost estimating, planning, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers. Common data environment.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

At the job’s core, a project manager is responsible for managing changes on a project level. Change orders are the most time consuming and tangible factors that can affect a job and the whole outcome of a project. But it’s not just change orders. Enhanced Project Tracking. Advanced Data.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Edwards Deming – T he System of Profound Knowledge. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY. 2006, Gibson, et al, 1994, Haley).

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Project management on Fieldwire offers an easy-to-use, dynamic environment for you to create, track, and complete all the standard documents you need to keep your jobs on-track and on-time: RFIs , Submittals , and (coming soon) Change Orders. Link RFIs to plans and tasks for seamless integration with other features.

Management 52

Management Project Management Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 218

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 218

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

Public sector stewards of the built environment have specific fiduciary responsibilities. It’s no surprise to anyone that errors and omissions are largely the cause of cost creep, change orders, and general dissatisfaction. Some individuals, organization, or groups, may find it easier than others to adopt LEAN methods.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100