4BT Job Order Contract Enterprise Management System
Job Order Contracting
JULY 12, 2023
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Programmatic LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 18, 2021
LEAN Job Order Contracting, as represented by the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Framework, is a programmatic methodology applied to all construction projects and work orders. For example, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as follows; “a project is a temporary endeavor. Learn more? Contact Us.
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4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 25, 2021
Most field problems, contract disputes, crew scheduling, equipment mobilizations and contract documentation issues should be solved in small meetings, or even in simple conversations between the project manager, superintendent and foreman.
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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?
Lets Build
MAY 11, 2022
Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean?
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Empowering Project Management Professionals Through Technology—Part 2 of 5
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 23, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.
5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 26, 2021
5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. Tue, 10/26/2021 - 09:52.
FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2020
LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. INTRODUCTION.
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Job Order Contracting Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included.
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Job Order Contract Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2018
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 60,000+ line items including labor, material, and equipment detailed information. Easily create project-specific reports. BIM management. Project management. Asset management. The post Job Order Contract Cost Estimating appeared first on 4BT.
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LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2020
LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.
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JOB Order Contracting FAQs
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 8, 2020
Here is a listing of Job Order Contracting FAQs, frequently asked questions. Is there a specific project management software or estimating software that works best with your data? For example, we research local labor trades inclusive of fringes, material costs, and equipment costs within targeted areas.
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Job Order Contract Implementation
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 24, 2017
Job Order Contract Implementation. Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first time, or seeking to improve a current JOC, it’s important to address each are in full detail. The post Job Order Contract Implementation appeared first on 4BT.
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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.
Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTRACTOR’S JOB ORDER CONTRACT COEFFICIENT. A Job Order Contract Coefficient is a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not included in the unit price line items within the Unit Price Book, UPB, associated with the Job Order Contract. Sales tax on material and equipment costs.
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Job Order Contracting Operations Manual
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 18, 2016
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Ordering Responsibilities.
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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.
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Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. The easy way to keep all your current building and project information at your fingertips. Document Management. Capabilities.
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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. 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.
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Job Order Contract Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 16, 2017
The 4BT JOC Unit Price Book delivers all of these, and more: Locally researched labor, material, and equipment line items/tasks. Technical support and training by JOC construction cost estimators and project managers. The post Job Order Contract Unit Price Book appeared first on 4BT. CSI MasterFormat data architecture.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Facility management/engineering planning. Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Monitoring.
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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. DEFINITIONS. authorization.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 9, 2017
Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity. Operation/Execution Manuals as part of the Contract. All, however REQUIRE the following….
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What’s in a JOC Coefficient
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 24, 2018
What’s in a JOC Coefficient should be specifically detailed in the Job Order Contract Request for Proposal. Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Sales tax on material and equipment costs.
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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. To permit subsequent use under the UPB as a pre-priced item, repetitive NPP items must be incorporated by supplemental agreement to the JOC contract and typically down on a annual basis, and/or as appropriate.
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On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 26, 2016
On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.
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Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation
Lets Build
JANUARY 5, 2022
Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.
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Arizona Sales Tax Prime Contracting Examples for 2015: How to Receive Automatic Updates
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 1, 2014
So sweeping are these changes to the construction industry that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) posted its official interpretation to address various questions and provides examples involving changes to the prime contracting TPT. Additional opportunities to learn about TPT: December 5, 2014 Beach Fleishman – 7:30 – 12:00.
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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Project data often lives in different places—from cloud-based software and hard drives to spreadsheets and emails. This creates project management challenges because separate systems often require teams to transfer data manually and perform additional admin work. 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.
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Job Order Contract Coefficient – Training 101
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2016
Job Order Contract Coefficient – Training 101. UNDERSTANDING a Job Order Contract COEFFICIENT. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. equipment rental. Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment.
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Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 7, 2020
A locally researched cost database, also referred to as a unit price book (UPB), describes the technical aspects of construction tasks (required labor, crew composition, productivity, material, and equipment) as well as associated granular cost data. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Spectrum ® Service Management Construction Software streamlines your service operations for a better customer experience. With Spectrum’s Service Contracts solution, you have the tools to ensure that no service commitments slip through the cracks. Generate proposed and executed contracts. Automatically bill per contract terms.
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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project
Fieldwire
DECEMBER 12, 2023
There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. It demands a team equipped with specific traits. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew.
JOC Unit Price Book UPB Considerations
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 18, 2017
These are primary, fundamental, and requisite elements for any Job Order Contract Unit Price Book. The 4BT OpenJOC Unit Price Boodelivers all of these, and more: Locally researched labor, material, and equipment line items/tasks. Fully technical support and training by construction cost estimators and project managers.
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100 Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
As a subcontractor, you’re often at the mercy of the general contractors you work with and are required to use their project management tools. At the same time, you’re trying to keep a close eye on your own jobs, profit margins, invoices, personnel, equipment, drawings, and more. Business overview.
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Building Information Management
DECEMBER 13, 2016
JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Job Order Contracting also encourages the use of local small and minority owned businesses. Job Order Contracting Products and Services.
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Building Information Management
DECEMBER 13, 2016
JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Job Order Contracting also encourages the use of local small and minority owned businesses. Job Order Contracting Products and Services.
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Why Projects Fail
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.
Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 16, 2015
I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. The owners defended their actions based on standard contract specifications requiring “coordination and cooperation” of the contractors. Busy, busy, busy!
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New York Build 2016 Conference
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 12, 2016
The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Construction Managers. Contracts Managers. Facilities Managers. Project Managers.
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Attend the Leading Construction Expo in the Industry
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 12, 2016
The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Construction Managers. Contracts Managers. Facilities Managers. Project Managers.
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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors
Fieldwire
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. Most contractors recognize the importance of equipping workers with the right tools. Consistent Contracting Practices.
Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.
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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results
Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2016
Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Nearly half of the Project Managers interviewed could not provide support for the pricing of non-prepriced items.
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