Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2016

. – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model.

Drafting 100

Drafting Life Cycle Construction Modeling 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. The recent increase in demand for sustainable or green buildings is further making the consideration of life cycle cost an issue.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BLM – Building Life-cycle Management requires fundamental process changes within all participating organizations / stakeholders and the associated integration and use of multiple competencies, processes, and technologies.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. As the shift to a LEAN operating environment takes time, training incorporates a phased approach designed to support gradual adoption and improvement. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. As the shift to a LEAN operating environment takes time, training incorporates a phased approach designed to support gradual adoption and improvement. TOOLS AND SERVICES. All of the tools and services required to implement LEAN JOC are readily available.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Scope validation phase is longer and more intense than traditional design bid build, or other “so-called” JOC programs. Industry standard terms, and clear, concise definitions in plain English are REQUIRED, as well as standardized data formats (CSI MasterFormat). The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. No company should claim to be Zero Waste.

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2012

‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.” ” – Wikipedia 12/25/2011.

BIM 63

BIM Modeling Life Cycle Software 63

BD+C

MAY 18, 2023

Go beyond just reviewing the plan and perform a functional analysis of the facility to uncover design deficiencies, such as code violations or outdated specifications. Truly understand the client’s definition of value to make sure the design fully meets their needs. Why adopt value engineering as a contractor?

Engineering 52

Engineering Life Cycle Construction Estimating 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Analysis of available survey data and discussion with experience professionals in these areas reveal that owners, contractors, and oversight groups perceived advantages in the use of properly designed and executed Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery programs. Learn more… [contact-form].

Products 100

Products Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

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. Monitor and store contract and project costs over time, as well as update cost estimates/projections in seconds.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. Overall focus must shift from first-cost mentality to life-cycle/total-cost-of-ownership.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

It is not design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, LastPlanner(TM), black belt, kaizen, et al. Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

Since the “accepted” definition of BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology , it’s easy to see that BIM is part process and part technology, with the goal of developing and using current, accurate, shared information to optimize proactive decision-making.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Visualization 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models. Common industry standard terms and definitions – Common Data Environment, CDE.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). Cost estimating. Life-cycle Management. COBie is an information exchange specification for the life-cycle capture and delivery of information needed by facility managers. Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Strategic planning.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Education Management Plans 100

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

If one looks at capability and knowledge specific to life-cycle / lifecycle facility management from an industry perspective, most has originated with the government sector, followed by higher education, state government, healthcare, process-based industries, etc. Forget the traditional strategy-design-construction-demolish approach.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Products Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Both technologies also embed associated business process rules and components which will enable enhanced life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with organizational mission, and better consideration of general community impacts. Definition of BIM. . BIM can be applied at various levels.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. JOC software is available for desktop or cloud deployment. The Contractor”. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life-cycle and/or ongoing facility management using BIM? Let’s face it, BIM continues to languish. No so much. This is not only sad but economically and environmentally imprudent.

Visualization 45

Visualization BIM Life Cycle Estimating 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 7, 2016

LEAN CONSTRUCTION 101 – Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Formats. Efficient, early, and ongoing communication from concept through a structures complete life-cycle is impossible without common and OPEN data. UNIFORMAT II is a classification of building elements per ASTM standard (i.e.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Construction CSI Renovating 40

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2012

buildingSMART International – A neutral, international and unique not for profit organisation supporting open BIM through the life cycle. The benefits include centralizedand visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Software 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 17, 2016

A common glossary of terms, definitions, ways of organizing data (i.e. A well understood scope of work (SOW), including preliminary and detailed line item construction cost estimates, and a rock solid schedule are virtually IMPOSSIBLE without Collaboration, Transparency, and other LEAN construction best management practices.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Roads Life Cycle 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. A cost estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Forecasting Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology is all about the integration of PEOPLE and PROCESSES and INFORMATION. A robust ontology – clearly defined terms, definitions, metrics, benchmarks and their inter-relationships with each other and associated processes.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Life Cycle Visualization 40

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. It consists of 50 Divisions , to be applied for integrating facility life cycle and maintenance information into the building knowledge base. All kinds of product information referenced by MasterFormat divisions and titles will be available to designers, specifiers, and building constructors.

Estimating 45

Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology. The shift from a “first cost mentality” to a life cycle cost or total cost of ownership is a huge change for many. Design-bid-build, the traditional construction delivery method for decades, is inherently flawed.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Actionable, transparent information, collaboration, and supporting technology are requirements in reaching the goal of more efficient construction project delivery and life-cycle management of the built environment. Focus is required upon fundamental life-cycle management and total cost of ownership business processes.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Construction Education Contract 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

BIM provides a common environment for all information defining a building, facility or asset, together with its common parts and activities.This includes building shape, design and construction time, costs, physical performance, logistics and more. “BIM

BIM 49

BIM Environment Life Cycle Modeling 49

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But when it comes to back-office technology, too many firms rely exclusively on elbow grease and hope—definitely not a strategy that works. Reflex’s Construction Management software provides project and asset-based life-cycle management in one fully integrated software package. Reflex ERP. Oracle ERP.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM requires some form of Integrated Project Delivery… Period. Why you say? BIG DATA = BIM.

BIM 49

BIM Life Cycle Environment Visualization 49

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Life-cycle Management 101. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility, forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle from inception onwards.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

The design-bid-build construction delivery method and associated practices such of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder do little more than a fuel to the fires of waste, protracted project timelines, change orders, and legal disputes.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Contract Change Orders 55