Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

Public Sector Construction Procurement is BROKEN. Each and every day the procurement of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction services occurs without any current, objective, verifiable cost information. This activity is in direct violation of the fiducicary responsibility of public sector organizations.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2020

Construction procurement planning is critical to the success of facilities management and all related repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. Leaders must reimagine procurement and fundamentally change how internal and external teams are built and work together. Implement Best Value Construction Procurement.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 25, 2022

4bt.us – Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions for the built environment. Learn more… The post GREEN Facilities Management and Procurement Practices appeared first on 4BT. Rebuilding after a disaster has become prohibitively expensive. Via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. Remember…Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety!

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

Leveraging JOC as a SYSTEM not simply a Procurement Tool provides significantly greater benefits while also reducing costs. Many, if not most, current Job Order Contracting Programs simply use JOC to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction activities.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

Construction Procurement Costs can be effectively managed within integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. Often owners focuses only on initial purchase cost when they make decisions on repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build planning, design, procurement & construction. Introduction.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The role of procurement in measurably improving construction productivity is clear. Procurement must be part of a collaborative and integrated team that involves owner planning and project delivery staff members. The role of procurement in measurably improving construction productivity is critical to achieving best value outcomes.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Adopting lean principles in procurement is becoming increasingly vital for achieving operational excellence, reducing waste, and enhancing project outcomes. This article delves into the fundamentals of lean construction procurement techniques, their benefits, and how they contribute to streamlined project management.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment requires the Integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams, a robust programmatic process, and a common data environment inclusive of locally researched granular cost data. Process must complement the product/service, as well as participant, stakeholders, and other resources.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. The post Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT. Construction, 12(4), 05020014.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 24, 2020

Best Value Construction Procurement Planning drives optimal economic and environmental outcomes and improve satisfaction for all participants & stakeholders. The post Best Value Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. Incorporate regular audits by independent third-parties.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Improving construction procurement requires the ability to consistently generate value for stakeholders involved in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It can not be accomplished by a sole focus upon short-term capital cost reduction and traditional win-lose procurement methods.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Construction procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, and labor needed for the construction of a building, infrastructure, or other type of project. Various methods of procurement can be used, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 18, 2020

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. The post RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY appeared first on 4BT.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This article delves into the integration of ERP systems in construction procurement, highlighting their importance, benefits, and best practices for successful implementation.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. The post Integrated LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery for Owners and Design-Builders appeared first on 4BT. contact-form] www.4bt.us

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery methods and teams on an early and ongoing basis. A defined programmatic process consistently applied to all programs, contracts, and projects.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The primary mistake that organizations make in procuring construction services in support of their facilities management needs is that they do not manage their providers.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. A solid Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Framework – Characteristics, Capabilities, Tools, and Requirements – Outline. appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

In the second of her two part series on collaboration in the Italian public sector, Professor Sara Valaguzza of the University of Milan describes how collaborative procurement is growing in Italy, as knowledge of the benefits of alliancing spreads. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services is essential to minimizing costs and ensuring quality and safety. A professional, efficient procurement system begins with sound policies implemented through systematic, programmatic procedures. contact-form].

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Construction Law

JULY 12, 2024

Water regulator Ofwat proposes cuts to water company’s infrastructure investment plans over the next five years by some £16 billion, at the same time as announcing that new funding models will be used in procurement of what is still a giant programme of £88 billion.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Construction procurement and project delivery remains problematic for most organizations. Furthermore, for each team member involved in each stage of the process, whether planning, procurement, project delivery, or post-completion, there is a required level of shared information, mutual reliance, and minimum performance level.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 18, 2020

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. The post RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 25, 2021

There are major disadvantages of having a construction acquisition/procurement plan lacking granularity. With respect to construction, renovation, maintenance, sustainability or repair procurements, lacking granularity results in a lack of cost visibility and transparency and financial management inefficiencies.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. The most glaring example is BIM. BIM is not a solution, but a tool.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A clear and primary focus on building a relationship-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery system has proven to consistently enable quality repair, renovation, and new builds to be delivered on-time on on-budget. C ollaboration, not competition, delivers best value and benefits. Attitudes & Behaviors.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The post Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution Solution appeared first on 4BT. Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It’s now easier that ever to Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery… that, in the past, have resulted in rampant waste and poor satisfaction for everyone involved. The post Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution. The post Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT. Remove the traditional silos and no longer depend upon inefficient and antagonistic construction delivery methods. Learn more?

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. Various forms of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery have a track record spanning as long as decades and include integrated project delivery, IPD, LEAN job order contracting, JOC, and alliance contracting.

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