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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

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Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management

Job Order Contracting

Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Long Term Relationships – Seek out service providers that truly will partner with you and understand the complexities of life-cycle facilities management.

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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

Job Order Contracting

The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership.

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

Job Order Contracting

Even though the majority of costs (approximately 80% of total life-cycle costs) occur during the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase, decision-making is largely made based upon lowest bidder versus best value as well as current year impacts versus multi-year considerations. Job Order Contracting. The Obstacles.

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LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users. All begin with the desired outcomes of the project life-cycle in the forefront. Defining and developing processes that support positive outcomes.

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Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators

Job Order Contracting

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. Total value of change orders. Number of service requests per time period. Quality/satisfaction of work performed.

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The Myth of Facility Management Outsourcing

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Sure, its true that many owners lack the education, skills, and capability to consistently execute efficient life-cycle management across their building portfolio, many service providers are in the same position. Significantly Fewer Change Orders. Virtual Elimination of Legal Disputes. Lower Procurement Costs.