Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to move into negotiating contracts and deals with subcontractors. I went into purchasing, which then segued me into procurement and contract negotiation. It’s robust and also super intuitive. .

Management 97

Management Construction Software Software 97

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

. “Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits. In my thinking there should be NO NEGOTIATING in Job Order Contracting. I know them well.

Negotiation 45

Negotiation Estimating Contract Construction 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Place limits on the use of non-prepriced line times.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management / Engineering role in a JOC. Contract administration and program/project management functions. Task order proposal requests, negotiations, issuance, administration, and inspection. Principle considerations before making a decision to implement a Job Order Contract. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Negotiation Inspections 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Assignment of a Project Manager. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

It is NOT solely a procurement method. Is also should NOT be used to bypass traditional procurement methods to simply save time or approve project that otherwise would not have been approved. Best Value Procurement. Detailed, Mutually Established Statement of Work / Project Scope. Focus upon Outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Assignment of a Project Manager. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Assignment of a Project Manager. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. Get started.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Every project has objectives.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 60

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

1. Project Management Failure. JOC project managers also must make certain that all participants are clear on what roles each person has to play, and how each person’s contributions to the project will evaluated and/or compensated. Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Support JOC owner/JOC contractor negotiations between owner and contractors technical and procurement/purchasing teams. Monitor and report upon timeliness, quality, cost of all JOC projects. The post Job Order Contracting Program Manager appeared first on 4BT. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Owners JOC project management processes must be both efficient and. Project on time.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

During this operational phase of the JOC contract, procurement/facility management/engineering generate task orders for various construction services to be performed by the contractor. The first step is for the assigned Owner “JOC project manager” to request a proposal for the task order, which is then approved by purchasing.

Contract 100

Contract Subcontracting Estimating Engineering 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

In other JOC programs, proposals are reviewed and priced by an independent source aside from the project manager and contractor, creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractors’ proposals are reasonable. As a result, the City has very little oversight or control over JOC project costs or the quality of work.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

Laborious procurement. Getting in touch, negotiating terms and conditions, checking contracts and closing deals with different vendors will take up a lot of your time, not to mention confuse you along the way. Lesser procurement effort. In discussing your exact SaaS requirements, we can determine the best price point for you.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Viewpoint 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. Not only does this improve accountability, it also fosters a sense of trust and builds your reputation. To that end, streamlining your workflows can reduce working hours and improve morale.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used. ORGANIZATION NAME Technical Staff / Facilities Management Department Representative(s) and authorized ORGANIZATION NAME Procurement Authority review the Contractor’s Proposal. The line item categories are: Taxes.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here are several key benefits: Make introductions Even a small building project involves a lot of stakeholders. This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Who attends a preconstruction meeting?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

It's so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. You can also deal with the profit from there to be more competitive.” - Camille Hardin , Project Manager, Flint Builders Manage risk and costs Strategic construction professionals are always thinking about mitigating risks and lowering expenses.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Facility management/engineering planning. JOC procurement/award process. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Implements procurement objectives in conformance with policies and regulations. Work execution and contract administration. Monitoring.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Civil Lead

APRIL 22, 2020

To mitigate this problem one needs to have proper quotations from the contractor for each item or owner can engage the professional architect or engineer or project management consultant. Hence he has to manage and plan the fund from the beginning that is day one the cash flow has to be strong.

Contract 52

Contract Materials Housing Bargains 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Historic and budgeted volume and project type are reviewed. Existing project management systems and styles are assessed for their applicability to and interface with JOC. Procurement requirements, including small business requirements and governing body mandates, are researched in conjunction with your staff.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Properly designed and implemented Job Order Contracts can deliver 96% of projects with satisfactory results, a level unmatched or even approached by traditional construction delivery methods. Faster project delivery, financial transparency, and less required project management are additional benefits provided by JOC.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In fact, traditional methods of construction delivery and construction services procurement can not come close to providing the positive outcomes attainable from Job Order Contracting. – Owner/Contractor Negotiations. Owner Leadership without excessive management & control. Best Value Procurement.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In fact, traditional methods of construction delivery and construction services procurement can not come close to providing the positive outcomes attainable from Job Order Contracting. – Owner/Contractor Negotiations. Owner Leadership without excessive management & control. Best Value Procurement.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. With this better defined database the nebulous disappears along with negotiations, consternations, and contortions. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thursday, February 16, 2012. Newer Post.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The article also introduces the use of Performance Based Procurement System (PBPS) to set a “minimum performance” requirement and improving the performance of the JOC process. Construction tasks not included in the unit price book may be negotiated. Introduction. A facility owner may award more work to a performing JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Items that are not in the UPB can be negotiated, priced, and added to the UPB at any time. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. Reduced Project and/or Deferred Maintenance Backlog.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Knowing where the key project metrics such as time , costs, resources , and cash flow are relative to a datum (the project plan). Good project managers will always know where these project metrics are because they are indicative of the immediate health of the project. “Negotiating” JOC.

Estimating 40

Estimating Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Project cannot be expedited with a collaborative fast-track process; drawings and specs must be 100% complete to bid (though latter rarely occurs). Construction method required by the procurement law in certain states. Disadvantages. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In your search for a suitable project management system for your construction business , you will no doubt be faced with the challenge of narrowing down many options. Here are some examples of scenarios that can be greatly improved with an integrated project management system. Job site process. Field staff time tracking.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Negotiate better contract terms. It’s important to take the time to negotiate the best contract terms possible.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to that same McKinsey report, procurement and supply chain management are still relatively cumbersome, mostly manual processes. 3D Printing and Procurement. Supply Chain Optimization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Construction BIM Modeling 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

JOC FUNDAMENTALS – Job order contracting, like any LEAN best management process, has basic requirements that focus upon collaboration, transparency, quality, and continuous improvement: Early and ongoing involvement of ALL participants. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. Project start and execution.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100