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Best Value Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

Life-cycle reduction of environmental and economic costs associated with the built environment is not “rocket science” Proven methodologies and tools have existed for decades. This presents a significant barrier for many, if not most, Real Property Owners, Contractors, Architects, and Engineers.

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Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. On example of share information within a LEAN common data environment (CDE) is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book (UPB). Simplifying a System to Meet Actual Facilities Needs.

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RELIABLE Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Streamlines Communications: Using detailed line time cost data that is l ocally researched and presents in common industry terms assures all participants have a shared view of requirements. Simplifies Collaboration: Early and ongoing sharing of information in a common format, using reliable, proven processes, builds trust.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Disrupt or Die. Poor processes are costing the construction industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” [1] The present brings a shortage of skilled labour and ever-increasing pressure to reduce costs. The solution is to revisit how projects are procured, delivered and governed, and adapt to a better way of working.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Paper presented at the meeting of the Project Management Asia Conference, Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore.

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Collaboration in Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

Common data environment (CDE), including locally researched detailed line item construction cost data organized by CSI Masterformat(TM). Shared risk/reward. Best value procurement. Required collaboration among all participants. Mutual respect and trust. Written Operations/Execution Manuals. LEAN processes.