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Understanding the Value of JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – JOC

Job Order Contracting

Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds that require minimum design. JOC is a process that integrates “construction” planning, procurement, and project delivery leveraging robust LEAN methods and workflows.

Contract 225
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JE Dunn-SmithGroup Wins First Award Under New US Contracting Method

ENR Construction

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory selected the design-build team for $224M project in pilot of federal procurement strategy.

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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Few JOC Programs, especially within non-DOD Federal applications, are structured to provide BEST VALUE to Owners and Design-Builders. They have been set up to simply procure construction/maintenance services faster, and in manner cases without traditional or proper oversight.

Contract 216
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How to BENEFIT from Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

. #3 A full time “JOC consultant” should never be used as there is no need for the cost, and the practice distances the owner from the design-builder. Third parties should only be used to provide software, unit price cost data, and appropriate services such as training and auditing. #4 via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Contract 196
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Multi-challenges forcing pace on procurement reform

Construction Law

At about the same time, the restarted Grenfell inquiry was drawing a picture of a procurement and construction management process that was somewhat less than flattering; little was being heard that would give observers confidence that this was an industry set up to deliver safe, never mind quality, buildings. Nick Barrett.

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Construction Transformation

Job Order Contracting

Construction Transformation to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery offers the promise of significant productivity gains. The benefits of early and ongoing collaboration and LEAN associated planning, procurement, and project delivery have been establish for decades, and the benefits are widely accepted. Contact Us.

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Straight From The Procurement Professional’s Mouth

Help Everybody Everyday

In this episode of the Design and Construction Marketing Podcast, I speak with procurement professional Hal Good. He gives us the scoop about which proposals win, how buyers decide, teaming strategies that work, what challenges agencies are dealing with, and many other topics. Procurement Pros LinkedIn Group. Show Notes.