Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2016

Efficient life-cycle management of facilities and other physical infrastructure is impossible until real property owners are better educated and truly capable in their role as stewards of the built environment.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Infrastructure Management BIM 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Public works contracts vary from private sector contracts in that legislation sets the contracting guidelines for contracts and the public interest demands safeguarding process integrity. public contracts.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

What is OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting? Simple… a consistent and fully transparent solution that enables owners and construction contractors to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Learn more… [contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 100

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. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. High Performance Buildings.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. High Performance Buildings.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery. Revamp talent recruitment and development with a focus upon building collaboration, leadership, and overall life-cycle management competencies. Engage in ongoing education and training. Mandate collaborative LEAN construction management processes and methods.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Contract BIM 100

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2016

Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment requires ALL of the following. Collaborative, LEAN business practices and construction project delivery methods (Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, …).

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2016

Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment requires ALL of the following. Collaborative, LEAN business practices and construction project delivery methods (Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, …).

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. Creating an open information environment.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Building Information Management

JULY 4, 2016

Job Order Contracting Education, Training, & Certification. As a LEAN construction delivery methods, Job Order Contracting – JOC, requires continuous education, training, and improvement. Job Order Contract Execution / Operations Manual Development. Introduction to LEAN Construction Delivery.

Certification 40

Certification Education Contract Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy. A Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy based upon best management practices considers multiple interrelated factors. Job Order Contract Documents. Review public audits of Job Order Contracts. Here is a outline of a few items to be considered.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Building Information Management

JULY 11, 2016

At the end of there day BIM represents nothing new relative to the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Furthermore, there are critical life-safety and security issues associated with our crumbling and mismanaged physical infrastructure. It’s not even the most important tool.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Modeling BIM Visualization 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). Continuous Education, Training, & Improvement.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Architecture 100

Building Information Management

MAY 25, 2016

Job Order Contracting – Education, Training, Best Practices. Job order contracting provides distinct advantages to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, or CM@R. A best practice job order contacting framework incorporates a JOC contract and an associated job order contracting operations manual.

Education 40

Education Contract Life Cycle Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2017

The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE. It some markets, one be might surprised to learn that a Job Contract Source Evaluation Plan is either not used, or is basically a simple modification of a typical procurement process.

Contract 100

Contract Plans Subcontracting Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) sector could easily improve its notorious legacy of uniquely low productivity and rampant economic/environment waste with a focus upon LEAN Construction / LEAN Facilities Management. What is LEAN Construction? The need for Change Management.

Products 100

Products Life Cycle Construction Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Empowering Owners with On-Demand Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Facilities Repair, Renovation, & Construction is what we do each and every day. LEAN construction delivery, specifically the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution measurably repair, renovation, and construction outcomes. info@4bt.us.

Renovating 100

Renovating Budgeting Budget Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The implementation of LEAN Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics can add significant value to physical assets, while also maximizing financial investments. . Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction Reading Primer.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Improve Construction Productivity using Integrated Project Delivery, Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other proven LEAN construction methods. Below are examples of best practices to be considered when structuring and executing a JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM. Learn more… [contact-form].

Products 100

Products Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

LEAN asset management is simply defined as best value life-cycle management of the built environment, inclusive of buildings, roadways, utilities, transportation systems, bridges, dams, and landscapes. Educating all real property owners and service providers in this regard is critical. LEAN Infrastructure Asset Management.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Higher Education.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2017

an effective method of reducing the life-cycle cost of a building and/or built structure, ? Request a copy of an 80+ page Job Order Contract Operations Manual Template. 4BT.US – Independent, Objective, Best Value LEAN Job Order Contracting Solutions for Savvy Owners & Contractors. money well spent, ?

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Education Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2016

Construction Productivity Solution. Construction Productivity Solution. August 16, 2016 – Four BT, LLC today announces a new industry resource to enable measurable gains in construction productivity. Attachments/Links: Collaboration in Construction White Paper. Attachments/Links: Collaboration in Construction White Paper.

Products 100

Products Life Cycle Construction Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

LEAN construction delivery – project and program management. The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Develop your team.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Budgeting Budget 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VALUE MANAGEMENT AND WHOLE LIFE COSTING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Reducing the Major Risks Associated with Public Sector Construction. Public sector construction faces inherently more major concerns and sources of potential litigation than in the private sector. Lack of the ability to obtain timely and cost effective, BEST VALUE construction services. Mutual Trust/Respect. Auditable Processes.

Risk 100

Risk Life Cycle Construction Certification 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

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.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

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 easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. A concentrated effort at improving owner education and leadership is need.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

Critical components of CONSTRUCTION PROJECT success include communication, collaboration, a defined mutually agreed upon operating relationship and an associated fully defined project scope of work… all of which are largely determined by the construction delivery method. Click to view slideshow.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

BIM & LEAN / COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY – If only we could get there! Life-cycle asset management philosophy. Collaborative construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, …). Ongoing education, training, & awareness buildling. The primary driver is actually the construction delivery method.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Construction Management 40