Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All the tools and support services to implement and manage LEAN Job Order Contracting for any public sector organization are now available within the 4BT-PEP JOC Knowledge-based Information Management System. Outcomes your organization cares about. Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant?

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2020

All of the requisite tools for implementing LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are readily available, and there are major benefits for organizations that are successful in doing so. LEAN consultants and service provides can assist in training on ongoing support. See figure below). ” – Henry Ford. .”

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

While the short term involvement of consultants can be beneficial during the early learning curve, long term business relationships with consultants should not be established. In no manner should consultants be engaged and paid a percentage of construction, repair, renovation, or maintenance costs.

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Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

The document’s provisions addressing insurance represent one of the four categories containing the “most significant” changes made to C-700, a document that he characterized as “the lynchpin” within the organization’s Construction Series of documents. ” Read more.'

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2017

A well-developed strategic O&M Plan will define and communicate best management practices (BMPs) for an organization. The Plan is not a static tool, but a living document that is consulted and regularly updated. It serves as a primary tool for communicating O&M strategies and desired outcomes.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 13, 2015

Here are some tips and red flags to look out for: Avoid ISNetworld® consultants who only provide cookie cutter, downloadable safety programs and no real safety advice. There are many levels of ISNetworld® consulting available in the market place. Check your potential consultant’s references and reputation.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development ofa culture centered upon delivering customer value, supported by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Some standards are different for construction than they are for other industries, so make sure you consult the correct regulations. If an incident does occur, you’ll need documentation to prove safety inspections have actually been completed. The first thing to do is learn OSHA’s safety standards for construction.

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Constructlaw

JULY 26, 2023

Opposing counsel hands you the next document that counsel plans to use in questioning the witness on the stand. You notice that the document is bates stamped but has no exhibit number. So, you quickly consult opposing counsel’s exhibit list and – gasp – you find that the document is not on the list. What do you do?

Documentation 52

Documentation Employment Security Management 52

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

Without risk assessment and documentation of why the guard must be bypassed and a documented alternative method that achieves acceptable risk, you are ripe for OSHA citations. Our “Train-The-Trainer” approach teaches your management and staff how to do your own assessments that lead to machine specific documentation.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

What contractors may not realize is how adopting mobile can benefit an entire organization from the field all the way to the back office. When you remove paper from the equation, chances of miscommunication, errors and lost documentation are dramatically reduced. That’s a win any one in your organization will get behind.

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Mobility Software Software Viewpoint 158

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

These relationship are DIRECTLY between service providers and owners, without intermediate “consultants” (Consultant or integrators do have a role in terms of training, auditing, supplying tools, structured data, etc.). Do your homework and learn more… Share… Excel!

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(a) “Adjustment factor” / “coefficient+ – job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the organizations prices as published in the current unit price book. g) “Offer to perform work” – the job order contractor’s proposal for a specific job order in response to the organization’s RFP. (h)

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Review and assure that cost data, specifications, documents, tools and procedures are timely and appropriate.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Don’t expect you can depend heavily upon a JOC consultant or otherwise “outsource” the process. Understand what best value means… not just to your organization, but to your JOC construction contractors. Identify the types of documents and reports that will be required of all participants and stakeholder.

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Help Everybody Everyday

JULY 29, 2009

I was recently asked if I had any good how-tos for organizing information in Evernote. Since I could not find any great articles on organizing with Evernote, I thought I would explain my system. Items include a list of things my boss feels we “gotta do,” and a changelog for a document that gets revised every now and again.

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Organization IDEA Software Software 66

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. As contractors move from pen and paper to digital, paperless operating environments, they have found a variety of solutions for document management available to them, some more sophisticated than others.

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Documentation Management Viewpoint Construction 178

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents. Time: Meetings + waiting + interest/carry cost + opportunity lost.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

JOC is a LEAN construction delivery methods and involves both change management and competent owners to lead the implementation and continuous improvement. Upper management must be fully committed to communicating and supporting new collaborative management practices internal and external to the organization.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Practicing inventory control helps your construction team save time & money while keeping you organized. But, to do that, you’ll first need to get organized. Once all your inventory is properly stored and adequately secured in the right place, you can use your inventory management system to document exactly where it’s all located.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. Job Order Contract Documents. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors. Here is a outline of a few items to be considered.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Any organization customize requirements, yet maintain the open, standardized data framework.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Safety Services Company

MAY 31, 2018

Necessary Documentation. The documentation may differ based on your owner-client’s requirements. Owner-client specific documents. Training documentation. Additional Documentation. Experience Modifier documentation. 4. DOCUMENT (CORRECTLY). Data tracking. Insurance Certificates.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Over the last year, I have been working through two companies -- Cheatham Consulting, LLC and The Law Office of Christopher W. Going forward, I am working through Cheatham Consulting, LLC. Cheatham, LLP. During this time, I have also learned that to create a successful business you have to have laser focus and ignore distractions.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. This phase consists of consultation with Customers, Sales, Client Services, Quality Control, Programming and Management. Organize the research. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. Organize the research. Dexter + Chaney.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Preconstruction teams are responsible for the planning and organization of construction processes before they’re carried out. Managing Preconstruction Documents . The preconstruction team must manage these documents and make sure they’re completed by the right people at the right time. . Construction documents (CD).

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Also referred to as a JOC Operations Manual, or JOC Execution Guide, the Job Order Contracting Guide is a written document that contains all of the strategic and operational elements and requirements associated with the JOC Program. Project requests scheduled based on impact to organization/urgency. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Contract Project Management Management Compensation 100

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 18, 2018

They will be kitchen designers that will argue, that you should consider giving them a bit extra for your joinery to be documented in 3D. They might be specialist BIM consultants wanting your dollars to check on the design consultants work, or they may be QS’s claiming to calculate quantities better when paid for a BIM-enabled service.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2018

Third-party organizations, such as Browz, verify contractors as compliant and safe prior to working. To make matters more complex, these organizations also make changes to their requirements frequently, meaning you have to scramble to stay certified. HOW TO CHOOSE A SAFETY CONSULTANT? THE PROBLEM. LONG-TERM VALUE.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

Document everything. In the event of an accident or safety concern on the job, documenting the steps you are taking is invaluable to your case. One thing James says many people don’t know is that the consultative side of the organization is separate from the enforcement side. Work with OSHA.

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Safety OSHA Risk Documentation 71

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Talk with owners, contractors, and professional/support organizations familiar with job order contracting. Document your past performance history. If your firm qualifies, consider registering as a set-aside organization – HUBZone, 8(a), woman-owned, small business, etc.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Document Management: Avetta ® collects, verifies, and provides your supplier safety and sustainability information to their clients. Third-party organizations, such as Avetta ® , verify contractors as compliant and safe prior to working. How Do I Choose A Safety Consultant? Avetta provides 4 main services: 1. What is DocuGUARD?

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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