Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. Physical Infrastructure Project Management impacts environmental, financial, organizational, and community sustainability.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. Image Source: Leyla Acaroglu ([link] The lack of system thinking across the FM and construction sector is a primary cause of rampant economic and environmental waste. Why does it matter?

Management 181

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023.

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Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

4BT exclusively provides all of the following, without the need to pay a percentage of construction volume, which results in excessive cost and failure to meet public sector fiscal responsibilities. Build and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships and interactions to maximize timely communication, coordination, and cooperation.

Procurement 204

Procurement Subcontracting Contract Management 204

The Constructor

AUGUST 18, 2022

A backlog in construction is categorized as prioritized work that needs to be completed or that has not started yet. Construction backlog is an indicator of a company’s financial health. It can be measured in terms of time or cash […]. The post How to Manage Construction Backlogs?

Management 190

Management Construction Bidding Engineering 190

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Early and ongoing collaboration of all participants and stakeholders.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers.

Procurement 190

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs.

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Risk Insurance Construction Security 354

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Common Data Environment : Common terms and definitions must be shared by all parties. Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc.,

Procurement 212

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainable public sector facilities management is long overdue. Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. The reality is that, relative to other industries and activities, construction and FM are not complex. Why systems thinking?

Sustainability 182

Sustainability Management Procurement Renovating 182

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 19, 2024

If you're like many construction business owners, you may need help understanding your finances or how you can use your financial information to make decisions for your business. We often get into business because we love a product or service we want to provide, but it's less common that we love managing the financial aspects of our business.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Leveraging Tech So Your Company Survives & Thrives ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:21 The construction industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, with economic uncertainty and fluctuating demand exerting pressure on budgets and resources.

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Forecasting Budgeting Budget Resource 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Sustainable facilities management is the allocation of financial, environmental, and other organizational resources in the most efficient way possible. The role of Technology is to enable the consistent deployment and management of processes, workflows, and information to lower the cost of doing so. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Sustainability 196

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

contract term. Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contract 241

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 241

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Management Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Data Problems.

Life Cycle 253

Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 253

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. Request the LEAN construction eBook.

Procurement 221

Procurement Construction Renovating Plans 221

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 3 Does the cost estimating include all granular construction tasks and quantities, including labor, material, equipment, and productivity representing current local market conditions. #4

Management 209

Management Procurement Estimating Construction 209

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 220

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

A failure in the management process is the cause of most cost overruns, time delays, poor quality, or poor levels of satisfaction. Managing risk involves the creation of internal and external teams and robust processes. benefit of long-term focus upon mutually beneficial outcomes. attitudes and behaviors, 2.

Renovating 161

Renovating Procurement Education Management 161

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs.

Contractors 160

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 160

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). The post Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility appeared first on 4BT. Well-documented?

Management 217

Management Estimating Procurement Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 19, 2023

A robust Construction Productivity Solution must include the ability to provide support for dealing with the conflicting interests of multiple stakeholders is CRITICAL to consistent achievement of best value construction outcomes. supported by a long-term multi-party agreement and integral operation manual/execution guide.

Deals 197

Deals Products CSI Organization 197

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same. Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry. Learn more?

Products 227

Products Construction Procurement Environment 227

HardHatChat

MARCH 14, 2019

Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. After all, the strongest foundation you can give any commercial construction project is a solid partnership between the client and the commercial contractor.

Commercial 364

Commercial Management Construction US 364

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

Responsiveness of the contractor in terms of requests for site visits, requests for proposals, participation ins proposal evaluation, mobilization, daily site management, completion of required forms, and handover of required information post construction. Here is a considerations for JOC contractor evaluation.

Contractors 130

Contractors Life Cycle Mobility Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Construction Cost Estimating Factors 2022 – Construction Cost Estimating Factors that determine validity, transparency, and level of cost management capability. Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). CORE PRINCIPLES. An estimate is no better than its basis.

Estimating 228

Estimating Construction Procurement Architecture 228

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2020

Construction procurement planning is critical to the success of facilities management and all related repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. Implement Best Value Construction Procurement. Construction Procurement. Construction Procurement.

Procurement 259

Procurement Construction Renovating Plans 259

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The physics of efficient construction delivery are not complex; however, they are incontrovertible. Consistent application virtually assures cost savings of 30%-40% as well as long-term mutually beneficial relationships between all participants and stakeholders. #1 Change management requires owner leadership and commitment.

Renovating 199

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 199

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. valid data and enabling technology.

Management 224

Management Procurement Life Cycle Equity 224

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity. This involves creating a guideline that takes an organization through a required change management process and established a foundation of valid, actionable information.

Products 244

Products Guidelines CSI Organization 244

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Written long-term multi-party agreement with integral operations manual/execution guide. Cost Management, ABI/INFORM Global, New York, 20 (5) 20-27. Construction, Denmark. Construction”. Swenson, D.

New York 180

New York Portland Conference Construction 180

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. Believe me, it takes some trial and error.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The four primary failure points associated with facilities management and construction. Common data environment – A shared glossary of terms and definitions as well as granular task data organized using standard data architectures is needed to enable technical and financial communication and support collaboration.

Management 130

Management Procurement Construction Organization 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to use job order contracting is an important lesson for all public sector facilities operations and management professionals. #1 Note: New construction is best limited to “minor” new construction requiring minimal design.). #2 3 Direct collaboration between owner and design-builder teams is a principle of JOC.

Contract 211

Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 211

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. JOC Program Best Management Practices. JOC Program Best Management Practices.

Contract 226

Contract Management Procurement BIM 226