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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

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The Critical Void in Facility Management – Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, and Sustainability

Building Information Management

and associated renovation, repair, maintenance, and sustainability. The most notable examples are Job Order Contracting, JOC for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for new construction. A Common, Standardized Unit Price Book. It’s beyond time for change.

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All Renovation, Repair, Sustainability Construction projects should involve Job Order Contracting – JOC

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JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects. Job Order Contracting / Integrated Project Delivery. JOC can deliver: 1. Higher overall quality.

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Crumbling Buildings, Roads, and Dams – Money Isn’t the Problem

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Overall, fewer than 10% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects are completed on-time, and on-budget, not to mention to the satisfaction of participants and users. Furthermore the overall construction process generally wastes 30%-60% of funds on delays, change orders, reworks, low productivity, and legal disputes.

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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

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In fact, first JOC in the United States was deployed by West Point. Today, Federal Government (DOD and non-DOD), State and Local Governments, Public Schools, Universities, Transportation, Healthcare, and many other facility and infrastructure environments are benefiting from Job Order Contracting programs all across the United States.

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Worldwide Need for Construction Collaboration

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“ Unfortunately the UK suffers the same issues as in the United States and collaboration remains the exception versus the norm. The construction delivery method affects the outcome of any renovation, repair, or new construction project. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. 4Clicks.com

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Job Order Contracting – JOC ( Integrated Project Delivery for Renovation, Repair, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction)Requires Owner and Contractor Expertise, Commitment, Trust, and More.

Building Information Management

Of the two dedicated Job Order Contracting Solutions available in the United States, one provides and recommends an open, transparent, and mutually collaborative approach, including an independent, nationally recognized and vetted cost database, developed and customized as required to client requirements, from RSMeans Company LLC.