Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2022

Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. for the local market.

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Estimating CSI Procurement Construction 238

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Put an end to poor traditional planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery practices!

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Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 241

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

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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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

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Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 229

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds).

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Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Preconstruction Preconstruction planning is critical to any project.

Management 218

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 218

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction. It short, there is a basic lack of management as well as very little financial visibility and transparency.

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Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 228

Job Order Contracting

JULY 6, 2021

Kuwait Job Order Contracting market size and facilities management market size for repair, renovation, and new construction. The Kuwait facilities management sector is estimated at over $1.2B The post Kuwait Job Order Contracting and Facilities Management Market appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Management Procurement Renovating 247

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is important to real property owners, facilities management professions, architects, and engineers. If a job is estimated correctly all parties should have a detailed understanding of the scope of work, costs, time, labor, and materials required.

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Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 152

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector due to its failure to keep pace with current technology and methods. contact-form] The post FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector appeared first on 4BT.

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Management Certification Security Drafting 196

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 168

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. and Detailed BIM Information.

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction. To Build (Anew), Or Not to Build?

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Renovating AIA Environment United States 111

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

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.

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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.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. valid data and enabling technology.

Management 223

Management Procurement Life Cycle Equity 223

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment.

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Renovating Life Cycle Procurement Construction 152

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Continuous improvement. Scope of Work.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

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

MARCH 5, 2021

Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals would better serve their organizations by focusing upon process improvement and alignment. Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS. Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS.

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Management Procurement Renovating Budgeting 149

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.

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Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

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

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs.

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Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 159

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. Introduction.

Estimating 155

Estimating Overhead Construction Liability 155

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. Learn more.

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Contract Procurement Consulting Estimating 194

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

AUGUST 11, 2022

When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. JOC is proven to expedite construction work on existing or new facilities and other types of physical infrastructure for repair, renovation. Learning about Job Order Contracting?

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Contract Procurement Estimating Renovating 213

Contractor Connection

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of managed repair and home improvement, finding reliable contractors can be a daunting task. Whether you’re planning a small renovation project or need emergency repairs, you want to ensure that the professionals you hire are not only skilled but also trustworthy.

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Contractors Management Renovating Regulation 97

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. Managing Life-cycle Costs. What to learn more about Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs? Detailed Project Data. contact-form].

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Estimating CSI Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2017

Creating a cost estimate in construction requires experience not only in estimating but in actual construction tasks. Preparing multiple reasonable detailed estimates efficiently as requires using a line item construction cost database. Cost Estimate in Construction. info@4BT.US. info@4BT.US. contact-form].

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Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 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

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

MARCH 21, 2017

Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Total Cost Visibility/Awareness.

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Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100