Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Attainment of sustainable facilities management involves creating an environment for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams that fosters productivity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Renovating Management Procurement 195

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 25, 2022

Improving public sector facilities life-cycle management is critical to the economy, the environment, and to our safety. How can formal and professional education be improved? What is required to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams?

Life Cycle 204

Life Cycle Management Procurement Renovating 204

Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

Developing an efficient JOC Program Framework requires a commitment to collaborative and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams. Below are the requisite traits of collaboration within an efficient JOC Program as well as key aspects with respect to associated planning, procurement, and management activities.

Procurement 140

Procurement Education Accounting Management 140

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It is critical to lifecycle management of the built environment and the support of relationship centric contracts among architects, general contractors, building owners and other stakeholders which enable and promote early engagement, alignment of interests, and an integrated decision-making body.

Renovating 215

Renovating Procurement Construction News 215

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery are intertwined and invovled real property owners and services providers. 2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations.

Accounting 130

Accounting Products Procurement CSI 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

Don’t “reinvent the wheel”, take advantage of current available LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery tools for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build requirements (examples: Integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting). Common Data Environment.

Design 199

Design CSI Procurement Organization 199

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Some institutions have already fallen under the enormity of the force. 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. Secondly collaboration is required among all internal and external stakeholders.

Education 100

Education Renovating Management Life Cycle 100

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

The zoo has secured full levelling-up funding for the ambitious project that will offer researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the four great apes as well as 100 endangered species, in naturalistic complex environments.

Procurement 69

Procurement Bidding Security Education 69

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Management 215

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Procurement body Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for the renewal of one of its biggest construction frameworks. Firms including WSP, Pick Everard, AECOM, RSK Environment and Mace have picked-up work on 826 projects under the current framework. To sign up for the webinar on 10 May click here.

Bidding 75

Bidding Consulting Procurement Deals 75

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2019

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. LEAN construction principles and implementation methods are far from complex.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Architecture Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

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. Adopt and implement robust LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Path to Improvement. Measure productivity.

Management 227

Management Construction Procurement Renovating 227

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. INTEGRATED PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2019

Owner Leadership and LEAN Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Save Time and Money. Much has been documented about how AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator) sector has been technology adverse when compared to manufacturing, healthcare, education, and virtually every other public and private category.

Procurement 100

Procurement Life Cycle Legal Mobility 100

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

MAY 8, 2019

There are proven tools and services at your disposal to consistently and efficiently maintain your built environment, and do so with full financial transparency and regulatory compliance. While technology shouldn’t be a focus, or primary driver, it is an enabler. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating Documentation 100

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2016

Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment requires ALL of the following. Continuous education and training. Best value procurement. 10 Steps Toward Real Property Stewardship. As a Real Property Owner, how do are you doing? Financial transparency.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2016

Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment requires ALL of the following. Continuous education and training. Best value procurement. 10 Steps Toward Real Property Stewardship. As a Real Property Owner, how do are you doing? Financial transparency.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2021

The Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model has perpetuated an antagonistic inefficient environment for decades. While there are many reasons why projects fail, it is the project delivery method and owner leadership and culture that ultimately is the primary cause. If you want different outcomes, it’s time to try something different.

Contract 150

Contract Budgeting Budget Risk 150

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. A common data environment supports collaboration. The environment retains sufficient flexibility to enable local/on-site decision-making within global parameters.

Renovating 182

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 182

Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

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. Educating all real property owners and service providers in this regard is critical. LEAN Infrastructure Asset Management.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2018

Front-loaded, cost transparent, project planning within a comment data environment (CDE). Innovative procurement and management models with balanced risk sharing. Focus upon continuous education, training, and improvement. A common and appropriate framework for LEAN project management. Public/private partnerships. www,4bt.us.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Project Management Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2020

With greater focus upon education, awareness building, and improved real property owner leadership, the traditional low levels of productivity can be mitigated. Is your organization is ready to begin the journey towards becoming more effective and efficient with respect to stewardship of the built environment? ” Henry Ford.

Construction 149

Construction Organization Renovating Procurement 149

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The built environment generates 42% of annual global CO 2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. This is the first time the federal government is prioritizing the use of American-made, lower-carbon construction materials in federal procurement and federally funded projects. Of that amount, $2.15

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Continuous education, improvement, and collaboration drive better outcomes. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Best Value Procurement. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

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 Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 116(4), 351-359. Halpin, D.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

This simply cannot occur until Owners become competent in Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery Methods and associated life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus the issue is not the unavailability of solutions, but rather the level of education and awareness across the AECOO sector.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Environment Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 9, 2017

In short, consistency in process deployment is critical and can easily live within an environment of continuous improvement. Best value procurement and execution. Ongoing education and training. Engage in best value procurement. Review procurement policies. Ongoing education and training. Collaboration.

Procurement 100

Procurement Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Until Owners and Facilities Management improves their leadership skills and overall competency with respect to life-cycle management of the built environment, waste and low productivity will remain rampant in the construction sector. Best Value Procurement. Continuous Education, Training, & Improvement. Shared Risk/Reward.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Partnering in a unit price environment.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 31, 2020

In announcing the first two LEED pilot credits, USGBC said, “Green buildings feature opportunities for creating more equitable, healthier, and supportive environments for construction workers, and in many locations, construction workers are considered essential. Environmental Protection Agency relative to COVID-19.

Green 156

Green Plans America Drafting 156

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

A focus upon these and principles associated with the life-cycle management of the built environment would be of far more value than 3d modeling. Adjusting priorities would provide more significant value such as: 1. More education and resources should be expended upon life-cycle management of the build environment vs. 3D modeling.

BIM 40

BIM Procurement Life Cycle United States 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. Short and long-term performance requirements for the built environment in terms of cost, physical condition, and functional condition are quantitatively specified, including associated timelines and budgets.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

These concerns plague construction all all stages, but are particularly pronounced during budgeting, procurement, and construction. Ongoing Training, Education, & Certification. Lack of the ability to obtain timely and cost effective, BEST VALUE construction services. Mutual Trust/Respect. Auditable Processes. Compliance.

Risk 100

Risk Life Cycle Construction Certification 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Reduced the backlog of maintenance and repair. Kashiwagi and Ziad Al Sharmani, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona]. Timeline (please comment and suggest additions and/or modifications). 1990 – U.S.

Contract 100

Contract Arizona Construction Estimating 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Organizational “buy-in” – This means a fundamental commitment and understanding by leadership, facility management, and all stakeholders of the built environment that facilities must be managed on a life-cycle / total cost of ownership basis versus a first cost basis.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Transportation Education 40