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Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

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.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. The use of economic factors (i.e.

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BIM, Big Data, and Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment

Building Information Management

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment comes down to analyzing large data sets— big data—from several knowledge domains. Operative elements associate with leveraging big data for BIM (BIM defined as efficient life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology) include: - Transparency.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

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. Consequently, the need for value management emerges.

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FREE Cloud-based Construction Collaboration Tool

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Reduce costs and improve efficiency for buildings and infrastructure projects by consolidating and seamlessly exchanging information throughout the design, procure, build, and operations life-cycle. Improved Collaboration Translates to Great Efficiency.

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Collaboration in Construction – From “ad-hoc” to “best process”.

Job Order Contracting

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.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

Job Order Contracting

Over 90% of all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects can be accomplished on-time, on-budget, on-demand, and to the satisfaction of building owners, users, and construction contractors… with complete financial transparency and in full compliance. Develop Long-term Mutually Beneficial Owner-Contractor Relationships.