Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. All of the roles, responsibilities, documents, workflows, information architectures, and deliverables are clearly written.

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Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 260

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. JOC Program Best Management Practices. JOC Program Best Management Practices.

Contract 225

Contract Management Procurement BIM 225

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Change order management is beyond the capability of many owners. contact-form].

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 2, 2024

To that end, we've invited two remarkable guests who are effectively implementing document and field collaboration in their projects. That's why the first thing we discuss is how our guests ensure that field teams have accurate documents and data. Then, I'm the final QA/QC on that document.

Documentation 52

Documentation Management BIM Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2020

Procurement must have an early and ongoing “seat at the table” concerning facilities management strategies and programs. In fact, when it comes to LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery, procurement should lead the way, working collaborative with facilities management , facilities users, and oversight groups.

Procurement 117

Procurement Management Organization Documentation 117

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 15, 2018

It’s time more organizations use a facilities repair, renovation, and construction model that is proven to deliver radical transparency, provides adaptability, drives innovation, and consistently assures customer satisfaction, performance, as well as significant benefit for all participants. The path is clear! contact-form].

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Renovating Products Construction BIM 100

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. The post Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality appeared first on 4BT.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Change management is sorely needed throughout the AECOO sector. Technology is not a solution, but rather an enabler.

Renovating 114

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

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.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. The post Construction Delivery Change Management appeared first on 4BT.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

We are solving facilities repair, reno, new build Knowledge Problems, Process Problems, Data Problems, and Management Problems. The benefits of collaborative teams working within an integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Environment are well documented. People, Process, and Information Solve Problems. What You Can Do.

Management 198

Management Procurement Life Cycle Plans 198

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 221

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 221

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LEAN Facilities management is a process that optimizes physical asset life-cycle reinvestment by focusing upon best value outcomes among all participants and stakeholders. All the tools and services are readily available to support associated required change management, LEAN process implementation, and continuous improvement.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

cnstrctr

DECEMBER 10, 2019

If you’re like me and your project experience has included renovation of a heritage building you’ll understand that there are some key challenges related to them. So what exactly is a heritage building, how does one go about renovating a heritage building and what are some of the complexities related to it?

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Renovating Permits Consulting Deals 88

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. These factors add unacceptable levels of risk to investment decision making and management associated with project planning, procurement and delivery.

Renovating 100

Renovating Procurement Construction Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2018

5 Basic Steps to Efficient Repair, Renovation, and New Construction Project Delivery. Focus upon CHANGE MANAGEMENT. It’s far more than a document management system. A primary example of a CDE is the a JOC unit price book. Continuing to conduct day to day business in the same way will improve nothing.

Renovating 100

Renovating CSI Contract Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

Construction services procurement best management practices focus upon collaboration and change management. 4BT.US – Four BT, LLC enables organizations to drive measurably improved facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes. Construction Services Procurement Best Management Practices.

Procurement 100

Procurement Management Construction Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The implementation of LEAN Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics can add significant value to physical assets, while also maximizing financial investments. . Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. Integrated Projects Delivery. Job Order Contracting.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, support services, and enabling technology to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects on-time and on-budget at the lowest possible cost and with full financial visibility and transparency.

Procurement 215

Procurement Innovation Products Plans 215

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

AUGUST 31, 2018

A critical role of a Owner JOC Program Manager is the ability to review and negotiate JOC Contractor Estimates. Here are just a few of the tasks that an owner JOC program manager must perform to assure a fair and reasonable price is being charged by the JOC contractor, scope of work is correct, and that adequate funds are available.

Management 100

Management Estimating Negotiation Documentation 100

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 data for every building is stored in a constantly accessible and manageable online archive. Document Management. Project Management.

Software 100

Software Software Management Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting and Cloud Facilities Management. LEAN Job Order Contracting and Cloud Facilities Management are a catalyst for this change. Can you assure that 90% or more of your repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction? Website: www.4BT.US.

Contract 100

Contract Management BIM Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

An average savings on the order of 25 to 30 percent can be achieved when facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes are standardized at a program level. Competing Construction Management Paradigms. Competing Construction Management Paradigms. Set up a 15-minute introductory discussion. Howell, G.,

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Honolulu Construction Procurement Hawaii 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. The post Performance-based Procurement & Project Delivery for Facilities Repair, Renovation, and More! Or work smarter.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Life Cycle Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. The post Job Order Contracting Program Manager appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. The AECOO sector is not wasteful due to its inherent complexity, it’s due to lack of proper management. Shorter Project Delivery Times. Shared Risk/Reward.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. A full audit trail is monitored within the system to assure validity, cost visibility, and cost management.

Procurement 242

Procurement Contract Management Renovating 242

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel.

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Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Δ Four BT, LLC (4BT) – 4BT has experienced staff to assist any public sector organization in creating, improving, and managing any size or type of JOC Program.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

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.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities. The barrier is a simple one. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Life Cycle 117

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 117

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

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery is needed across all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis. Construction critical success factors span principles, systems, culture, and teams. Upskilling real property owners is key.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. Program Management – LEAN is a program not a project. Project Management – A project can consist of one or more work orders.

Life Cycle 132

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 132

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost Visibility A major failing of traditional FSRM practices has been the lack of cost visibility and therefor cost management. Implemanation of robust FSRM processes can reduce overall cost by 30%-40% and redirect these cost savings to actual repair, renovation, and maintenance activities.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130