Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

Construction Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Many basic procurement rules were broken. Nick Barrett Editor

Procurement 52

Procurement Transportation Contract Infrastructure 52

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. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are not integrated. contact-form].

Management 130

Management Procurement Construction Change Orders 130

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Resilience has become a bit of a buzz word around infrastructure over the past few years. Climate change is placing new strains on infrastructure like drainage and sewerage systems as they struggle to cope with the heavier rainfalls that global warming seems to be bringing. Public procurement in the UK is a mess.

Procurement 40

Procurement Infrastructure Deals Management 40

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects. It includes case studies including of Whitechapel Station and Associated British Ports.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Path to Improvement.

Management 226

Management Construction Procurement Renovating 226

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Physical Infrastructure Management – Requisite Tools. Tools and services to accomplish the goal are readily available.

Renovating 228

Renovating Procurement Infrastructure Foundation 228

Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2023

Science, technology and innovation are at the heart of the UK’s future and procurement and infrastructure policies have key roles to play in producing the necessary conditions for fostering them, say former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Conservative Party leader William Hague in a joint report.

Procurement 52

Procurement Innovation Infrastructure Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

LEAN Infrastructure Asset Management. LEAN asset management is simply defined as best value life-cycle management of the built environment, inclusive of buildings, roadways, utilities, transportation systems, bridges, dams, and landscapes. The post LEAN Asset Management appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. The historically high levels of economic and environment waste associated with public sectors buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are simply not sustainable. The evolving role of public sector facilities management professionals.

Management 130

Management Renovating Change Orders Infrastructure 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. People, Process, Information, and Technology are central components to optimally planning, planning, funding, maintaining, and managing facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. Performance is much more related to management philosophy. appeared first on 4BT. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 183

Products Construction Procurement Management 183

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

JOC Program Management Technology. Requisite tools and support services are readily available and include but are not limited to the following. JOC Program Development. Locally Researched Detailed Line Items Unit Price Book (Local market component costs with labor, material, and equipment details.). JOC Program Support Services.

Contract 196

Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 196

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. Do I need to procure a set of technical specifications from a JOC products and services provider?

Contract 213

Contract Procurement Estimating Renovating 213

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule News 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Job order contracting is program-based LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery method. A JOC Program can handle a wide range of facilities and/or infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, or new build requirements. JOC is not a project, it is a program.

Procurement 149

Procurement Employment Environment Regulation 149

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Galliford Try has signed an early contractor involvement deal with Gloucestershire County Council for the big upgrade of junction 10 of the M5 to the west of Cheltenham The scheme is being funded through the council’s successful bid to the UK Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund for £249m.

Procurement 108

Procurement Roads Plans Bidding 108

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to use job order contracting is an important lesson for all public sector facilities operations and management professionals. #1 In summary, JOC is can consistently drive quality, on-time, on-budget outcomes with maximum efficiency if implemented and managed properly.

Contract 209

Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 209

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

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? Core Components of a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap are: Goals. Knowledge & Management Resources, Education & Training. Senior management.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Improving facilities and maintenance outcomes begins with a strategic review of objectives and alignment with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. They, when combined with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes are the proven pathway to best value outcomes.

Procurement 149

Procurement Resource Organization Plans 149

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

The new framework agreement offers the NHS and other public sector organisations a compliant and cost-effective route for procuring construction-related services including architecture, civil and structural engineering and surveying. Previous iterations of the framework agreement have achieved 10-15% savings.

Consulting 65

Consulting Procurement Agreement Structural Engineering 65

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. see LEAN construction guide ). see LEAN construction guide ).

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

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. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 145

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Electricity network giant SSEN Transmission has confirmed ten preferred bidders for a £10bn onshore infrastructure upgrade. Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J.

Electrical 86

Electrical Deals Overhead Negotiation 86

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2019

4 Steps to Efficient LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Learn more about LEAN construction delivery… SIMPLE GUIDE TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION. Contact us… The post appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Regulation Infrastructure 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

While the problem is not new, what must change rapidly is the level of competence of higher education facility management professionals so that impending disaster is avoided. Knowledge of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, supported by LEAN construction delivery, and enabling technology is not.

Education 100

Education Renovating Management Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2019

A significant portion of taxpayer funds are allocated to facilities and other physical infrastructure to ensure quality of life. How public sector procurement, facilities management, and oversight groups develop, operate, maintain, reuse, and recycle these assets is critical to our economic, environmental, and social well-being.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Bidding Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 11, 2020

Integrated project delivery tools and support services are now available for the repair, alteration, modernization, rehabilitation, and minor new construction of infrastructure, buildings, structures, or other real property. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Renovating 152

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 152

Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

Ian Robbins Ashe Construction’s managing director said: “We are very experienced in creating modern education and health facilities and this prestigious project will provide the focal point of a brand-new community. The 1900sq m building will accommodate a community use hall, offices, meeting rooms and children’s centre.

Deals 84

Deals Feasibility Infrastructure Procurement 84

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

. ” You will also find terms such as “black belt”, “kaizen”, and “Last Planner” While some of this information can be useful to those learning about LEAN procurement and construction delivery, not one is a LEAN procurement and construction delivery method. But, that’s for another time.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Best value construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are readily available to virtually assure maximized environmental and economic returns on AEC, facilities management, and other physical infrastructure repair, renovation, or new construction projects.

Life Cycle 114

Life Cycle Procurement Construction Documentation 114

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5

United States 52

United States Infrastructure Denver Innovation 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

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. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. References: Abdelhamid, T. 1440-7027). Cullen, P.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

London’s new super sewer client Tideway is set to start the hunt for a contractor to maintain thousands of infrastructure assets through the project’s performance and reliability testing phase. Tideway is set to issue a pre-qualification questionnaire with more information available at procurement@tideway.london

Sewer 71

Sewer Contractors Maine Infrastructure 71