Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build benefits.

Renovating 181

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 181

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. I’d Like to Learn More.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Estimating 115

Estimating Construction Renovating Procurement 115

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

Accurate, detailed construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, or new build project. Top estimators have years of experience and a working knowledge of construction means and methods. Detailed line item estimating is the more accurate and valuable for of construction cost estimating.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). Building a trustworthy detailed line item estimate requires a knowledge of the following… Local labor costs and crew compositions.

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Construction Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs is a critical aspect of facilities management. Key elements associated with Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs include the following: Experience. Use of common, easily understood industry terms and definitions. Managing Life-cycle Costs. Detailed Project Data. contact-form].

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Estimating CSI Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates per the GAO. In all instances more effort is needs to efficiently and strategically manage our government owned built infrastructure from life-cycle and best value perspectives. GAO DOD Cost Estimating. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Defense Infrastructure 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Change management – Moving from traditional ad hoc day to day practices to robust workflows based upon proven LEAN processes. With direct owner involvement, for example the excessive long-term reliance upon JOC contractors to “manage” the JOC, the program will not deliver a BEST VALUE outcome.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. When developed and kept current, locally research construction unit price book data is critical to enabling true cost visibility and cost management for any type of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activity.

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Estimating Construction United States Materials 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) provide objective analysis of select aspects of the built environment. The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number of contractor estimates issued.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Independent owner estimates. Faster response times.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement. Budgeting/Capital Planning.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

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. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

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. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? A properly designed UPB, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Unit Price Book , use common terms and definitions in plain English that all parties can easily understand.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership. The post appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). Cost estimating. Capital planning and management. Space management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

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

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

Common terms, definitions, and data architectures (i.e. a shared line item unit price book, shared estimates, etc.). Real Property Owner Leadership & Commitment (Management is NOT outsourced). Established life-cycle based Facilities Management Policy. Management Without Excessive Control. Top Management Review.

Construction 100

Construction Life Cycle Architecture Organization 100

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. Simplify project task management. This is accomplished through the integration of. info@4BT.US.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A UPB eliminates the sole reliance upon contractor and subcontractor quotes or “back of the envelope” estimates.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

JOC FUNDAMENTALS – Job order contracting, like any LEAN best management process, has basic requirements that focus upon collaboration, transparency, quality, and continuous improvement: Early and ongoing involvement of ALL participants. Cost and accounting transparency via standardized cost data architectures, terms, and definitions.

Contract 40

Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Construction sites are risky and full of responsibilities and as a construction manager, it is his responsibility to set and keep right schedules, auditing finances and keeping eye on everyone about their work and needs. And for securing it properly, the managers need to overlook and lead a range of building projects from start to end.

Management 40

Management Construction Safety Schedule 40

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. Initial implementation costs and a learning curve will be encountered.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained. Edwards Deming.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Renovating 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

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Any discussion of construction change order best management practices would be incomplete without the following: Defining a construction change order, Noting the causal factors and impacts associated with construction change orders, and Methods of mitigating construction change orders.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

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. It also slows, if not prevents, necessary change management within the owner organization. Access from computers, tablets, and smart phones.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Environment Renovating 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.

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Site Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle 40