Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. References. Procurement of built assets.

Life Cycle 250

Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 250

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.

Innovation 199

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 199

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2021

Systemic programmatic processes integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery processes that address the heterogeneous needs of participants that increase trust and acceptance. Reference: Enabling Technologies for Industry 5.0. The following is a list of considerations and/or requirements for achieving measurable success.

Industrial 148

Industrial Environment Procurement Resource 148

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. Learn more… References: El Asmar, Hanna, and Loh, 2013. Performance metrics, therefore, are derived from these documents.

Renovating 259

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 259

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

References: Atkinson, R. Project Management: Cost, Time, and Quality, Two Best Guesses and a Phenomenon, Its Time to Accept Other Success Criteria. International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C.

Project Management 189

Project Management Construction Management Education 189

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Avoiding construction cost overruns is best accomplished by, Getting the front-end of capital investments right, including using reliable reference class information to create unbiased cost estimates. The more localized and granular the information the best. Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used.

Subcontracting 151

Subcontracting Construction Estimating Procurement 151

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Due consideration of the interaction between cost and time in construction projects depends on the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery and the used of dynamic cost data. References: (Kaka and Price 1991; Turner 1993; Navon 1995). Tools and services are readily available to support Lean construction cost control.

Construction 148

Construction Estimating Procurement Budgeting 148

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The “level of estimate” refers primarily to the granularity and therefore also its associated transparency and cost visibility. Stage in this case refers to whether a project is being defined simply for long-term budgetary purposes, or being planned for execution.

Estimating 150

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction can refer to a “philosophy” (examples: Last Planner, Kaizen, 5s, six sigma…), or a LEAN project delivery methods or LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery method (integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting…).

Contract 138

Contract Construction Procurement Agreement 138

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Integration with planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and domains is equally critical. Program Approach – Collaborative construction cost estimating, like all related phases such as planning, procurement, and delivery, is best leveraged via a program approach versus a project mentality.

Estimating 144

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 144

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While it may seem “easier” to pay for these tools/services from project or operational funds, it is generally 3x to 10x more expensive, and per establish financial audit criteria, the practice may set the stage for potential fraud (see references below and associated link). DO – Approach JOC as a journey.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Optimize Your Facilities Construction Project Procurement & Delivery Process. Move from a lack of sustained construction services procurement and project management leadership and policy, and a lack of decision-making authority delegated to those doing the work. Step One: Acknowledge the problem.

Procurement 100

Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

This doesn’t mean that a given operation is done the same way everywhere, but is a reference, continuous improvement is always possible and should be enabled and recorded. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise.

Construction 209

Construction Comparison CSI Organization 209

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Many owners, architects, engineering, and builders inappropriately refer to the “accuracy” of construction cost estimates. That assumption is faulty due to the numerous aspects that typically affect the final cost outcome (planning, procurement and project delivery method…).

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Procurement Management 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

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. Such databases should be used exclusively for basic reference only.

Estimating 167

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 167

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. contact-form] REFERENCES. An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Efficient, balanced, and collaborative. Defined workflows, stages/phases, documentation, approvals. Swenson, D.

New York 177

New York Portland Conference Construction 177

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. EPC company procures materials, parts, and equipment from foreign companies, it typically requires the foreign company to resolve its dispute in U.S. When a U.S.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contract California Contractors 40

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. References: Abdelhamid, T. Selecting a suitable procurement method for a building project. Basiron, W.,

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2020

Independent research and professional experience has clearly demonstrated that the use of location factors/indices and economic indexes are do not enable reliable cost information capable of being used for construction planning, procurement, and associated project delivery. References.

Estimating 129

Estimating Construction Contract Accounting 129

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

All of these and more, are components of open LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery methods. Both are also referred to as alternative construction delivery methods or alliance contracting.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Bidding Renovating 100

Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

AEC (or A/E/C) refers to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Sometimes, people just refer to this as the “construction industry.”. Typically, this is referred to as a “letter proposal” because your proposal response is often in the form of a letter. The Steps Of A Proposal Competition (Procurement).

Architecture 63

Architecture Engineering Construction Visualization 63

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. The latter is a basic tenant of LEAN construction. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Best value construction requires the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery people, processes, information, and technology. Collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environments include a multi-party contract and and Operations Manual/Execution Guide.

Construction 59

Construction Procurement Documentation Environment 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2018

This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. General Assembly of Virginia Virginia Public Procurement Act. Regulatory – JOC. The JOC regulatory framework is evolving despite its long term use. Any information provided it NOT intended as any form of legal guidance. Opinion No. Texas Education Agency Guide.

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Arkansas Minnesota Virginia 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Technical Specifications to be reference. Overall procurement strategy. Job Order Contracting – A Procurement Success Story, 1998. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. Job Order Contract Documents. JOC execution manual / JOC operations manual. Number of JOC contractors.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The magnitude of their impacts is the driving force behind many initiatives to improve tomorrow’s structures—from energy regulations and government procurement policies to green building rating systems and programs such as the Architecture 2030 Challenge. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials. Life-cycle assessment.

Life Cycle 52

Life Cycle Materials Products Accounting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Sample Task Order Proposal – Overview (not showing detailed unit price line items).

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. JOC Procurement/Award Process. References / White Papers. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. The JOC Unit Price Book.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It’s important to recognize that Job Order Contracting (JOC) is not simply a way to speed projects through procurement “red tape” In order to obtain the major benefits of JOC* the following are required. Owner leadership and competency – JOC is a collaborative process, however, owners provide leadership.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

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., REFERENCES. procuring partners in construction projects. contact-form].

Construction 218

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 218

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. JOC Procurement/Award Process. References / White Papers 86. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. Limitations.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Benefits of an OpenJOC Job Order Contract implementation include an expedited procurement process, and consistent completion of quality projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget per owners/contractor expectations. Best value procurement. Owner technical and procurement staff is supplemented. REFERENCES.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. JOC Procurement/Award Process. References / White Papers. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. The JOC Unit Price Book.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Technology is assisting construction sites with materials and procurement through payment. With procurement technology advancing every day, the new cloud-based, analytic-driven, mobile procurement options ensure that materials are purchased and in place to complete the project without downtime.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

It was designed to shorten procurement and overall project delivery times while also maintaining quality. In it’s truest form, JOC procurement should be best upon BEST VALUE. Overall procurement and project delivery times are also significantly expedited using JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Construction United States Procurement 100