Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2021

Construction project management is better when it’s visual and includes a common data environment… including shared, locally researched unit price cost data. The post Construction Project Management IS BETTER WHEN IT’S VISUAL appeared first on 4BT.

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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. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability and Efficient Facilities Lifecycle Management go hand in hand. Public sector facilities management is particularly wasteful due to the pervasive lack of capable, committed, and accountable leadership. The current average waste invovle in facilities management “construction” ranges between 40% and 60%.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Built environment sustainability is critical. The GAO has issues reports for several decades noting the mismanagement of the built environment in the federal sector. Cost visibility, cost management, and accountability are lacking. Built Environment Sustainability is critical to environmental and economic security.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Construction supply chains are naturally complex, and the operating principles that worked in the pre-COVID-19 marketplace may not be as successful today.

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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

JULY 3, 2020

4BT BiC is a Construction Common Data Environment Tool (CDE) for the efficient management of public sector facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery. A locally researched UPB is the core of any repair, renovation, sustainment, maintenance, or new construction activity. Request free eBook: info@4bt.us

Environment 150

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. Each and every project and workorder, while unique, follows the same workflow within these and similar environments. The only barrier is the will to do so.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2022

How Project Managers Can Promote Principled Approaches & Better Project Results. For construction projects, this means prioritizing ethical decision making through the entire project life cycle. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 11:04.

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Project Management Life Cycle Management Organization 334

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Management Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Data Problems.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Owners are faced with rising pressure in today’s construction landscape with project risks and costs at an all-time high. of construction materials experienced a significant cost increase since 2020. It’s expected that continued demand for construction will keep prices of both materials and labor high through 2025.

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Environment Documentation Autodesk Profitability 116

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.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The four primary failure points associated with facilities management and construction. Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. appeared first on 4BT.

Management 130

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Early and ongoing requirements management is a key focus of any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery process. Requirements management is a process that delivers what was expected by ALL participants and stakeholders, within the predefined constraints of time, and capability.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. What are VOCs?

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 108

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

With rapidly growing industries and development, hazardous waste management has been a significant concern for a long time. It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. This article briefly outlines how hiring an environmental consultancy can help manage hazardous waste.

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Consulting Management Regulation Inspections 238

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

Sustainability Renovating Management Procurement 196

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 25, 2022

Planning, construction, and renovation to create more resilient and environmentally compatible buildings minimize costs and save lives. 4bt.us – Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions for the built environment. Rebuilding after a disaster has become prohibitively expensive. Via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Procurement Green Management Renovating 223

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2023

Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements.

Sustainability 223

Sustainability Renovating Management Procurement 223

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management is unattainable if current practices are not fundamentally changed. The current mindset across all public sector organizations is not conducive to sustainable facilities management from either economic or environmental perspectives. appeared first on 4BT.

Sustainability 240

Sustainability Management Organization Procurement 240

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes by… 1. What is the most critical factor in facilities management and sector? The post Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes.

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Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 228

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system. Why is construction quality management critical?

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Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. These methods support project stakeholders in working according to a risk-and-reward sharing principle and boost performance-based process management.

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Sustainability Management Procurement Environment 168

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Here are some other ways construction companies can make their operations eco-friendly. .

Construction 223

Construction Environment Sustainability Software 223

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Below is a listing of LEAN construction practices. Of these, only LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a robust framework that integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment inclusive of actionable cost visibility, defined workflows, and quantitative metrics.

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Construction Visualization Schedule Contract 223

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Using VR to Increase Resiliency in a Remote-Work Environment. Suddenly, business owners and project management teams are having to think about every single person who comes on and off the jobsite on any given day. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 09/11/2020 - 15:01.

Environment 296

Environment Project Management Safety Equipment 296

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2021

Proven Construction Cost Management Policies and Practices are readily available to owners and service providers hoping to consistently achieve best value outcomes. Construction Cost Management Policies and Practices. System-based Construction Cost Management Policies and Practices. Via Four BT, LLC.

Management 130

Management Construction Schedule Organization 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities. The barrier is a simple one. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Life Cycle 117

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 117

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

Construction 322

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 322

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 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

Management 217

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. Require initial and ongoing training for ALL participants to assure adequate knowledge to operate withing a dynamic interactive environment. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Contract Management Procurement Life Cycle 200

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option.

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Software Software Management Construction 147