Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Clearly, this process “reinvents the wheel” each time, and as a result rarely captures learnings, and in the end is typically characterized with adversarial short-term relationships driven by first-cost driven competitive bidding process. What is the most critical factor in facilities management and sector?

Management 264

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. A cohesive, efficient, and fully transparent set of principles, policies, procedures, workflows, and a corresponding common data environment (CDE) area foundational elements of both IPD and LEAN JOC. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Renovating 264

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Low bid is an acceptable form of procuring repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction services.

Life Cycle 264

Life Cycle Subcontracting Procurement Bidding 264

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. How Your Safety Record Can Edge Out Competition What can set your construction company apart when project qualifications appear equal when bidding for projects? Consider this! Here’s where things change.

Safety 126

Safety Bidding Contract Liability 126

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Demolition/Reuse Construction and building management activities have a major effect on the environment, human health and the economy in general. Definition of planning, procurement, and project delivery execution methods and teams; 4. Construction 5. Use, operation and maintenance of the building; and 6.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A shared common data environment (CDE) that maintains current, actionable information is another critical component. A shared common data environment (CDE) that maintains current, actionable information is another critical component.

Management 264

Management Life Cycle Procurement Environment 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I hear stories from clients about how aggressive the bidding environment has become, with more and more contractors bidding for each job and many bidding at a loss.

Estimating 205

Estimating Compensation Bidding Construction 205

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The role of facilities management (FM) is to cost effectively provide the appropriate physical environment for organizations to support core activities. Real property owner senior leadership and FM professionals are ultimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. Well-structured, common data environment (i.e.

Procurement 207

Procurement Construction Environment Management 207

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

The traditional practice of design, bid, build has proven antagonistic, costly, and unsustainable. Proper implementation and management of these superior project delivery methods requires fundamental change in the working environment. The “system” is broken. Nonetheless it remains the norm. Therin lies the rub.

Construction 261

Construction Bidding Renovating Budgeting 261

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Defined common data environment. Common Data Environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 14, 2022

In fact, when implemented properly, subcontractor quotes can be validated within a JOC environment. When used property it is a fantastic tool to develop rapidly develop unbelievably detailed and well communicated scopes of work (SOW) inclusive of labor, material, and equipment task that reflect the local market. Sample JOC Proposal.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Consulting US 264

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Improving facilities sustainment outcomes is critical to meeting mission, environment, and financial requirements. A common data environment (CDE) is also mandatory, especially a locally researched unit price cost database. What is facilities sustainment?

Sustainability 252

Sustainability Procurement Inventory Environment 252

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment. one another, do not “bid shop”. Processes and participants from these. phases must be aligned from the start with a robust programmatic, process-centric. LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting integrate. data is a core requirement.

Management 246

Management Procurement Construction Contract 246

Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2020

?The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work.

Bidding 109

Bidding Security Environment Contractors 109

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 205

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 205

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating. INFORMATION – Best value outcomes require the early and ongoing sharing of actionable information from the conceptual stage right through construction, operations and maintenance, and eventual decommissioning.

Procurement 213

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 213

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is simple in concept, yet differs widely from traditional methods such as design-bid-build or design-build. SOWs are just one component defined within a LEAN environment. THE CRITICALITY OF SCOPE OF WORK. Learn more? Contact Us. If you are human, leave this field blank.

Procurement 191

Procurement Construction Bidding Plans 191

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. An overestimated or incomplete bid may mean you won’t win the jobs you need. Relying on Outdated Software.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 189

Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

With quarterly labor updates and annual general updates, a locally researched detailed line item unit price book is basically a mandatory component in an LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery environment, and the foundation for best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders.

Estimating 191

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 191

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Unfortunately traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods from design-bid-build, to design-build are not structured to deliver best value outcomes as they are not full collaborative, nor do they use a common data environment and a clear workflows and other tools and processes to enable the achievement of mutually beneficial (..)

Construction 165

Construction Procurement Bidding Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The current practices of using parametric cost modeling, sole reliance upon contractor or subcontractor lump sum bids, national average cost database, area cost factors, city cost indexes or other location and/or economic “factors”, and “historical information”, should be abandoned.

Procurement 165

Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 165

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Unlike traditional construction procurement and project delivery, JOC operates optimally within an environment of mutual trust and respect, shared risk and reward, and a focus upon best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. How many JOC Contracts do Owners bid? Remember, people and proces s come first!

Contract 258

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 258

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a cohesive, collaborative, and program-driven environment. This is virtually to achieve with traditional design-bid-build, design-build or other less collaborative processes.

Procurement 191

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 191

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. INTEGRATED PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY. mandatory collaboration. early and ongoing communication among all participants and stakeholders. multi-party agreement, complete with an Operations Manuals / Execution Guide.

Contract 222

Contract Procurement BIM Construction 222

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Processes and participants from these phases must be aligned from the start with a robust programmatic, process-centric environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment. Do not pit on person or team against one another, do not “bid shop”. Detailed, locally researched unit price cost data is a core requirement.

Renovating 263

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 263

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Process – Workflows that are consistent with proven LEAN construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, and LEAN Job Order Contracting, JOC provide an stable environment that supports and drives early and ongoing information sharing and continuous improvement.

Procurement 165

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. and Detailed BIM Information.

Estimating 165

Estimating Life Cycle Construction Documentation 165

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment. Emphasize equal opportunities, fair treatment, and a supportive work environment, addressing concerns that may deter potential applicants from underrepresented groups.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 24, 2015

On a regular basis, you need to bid and successfully complete jobs that achieve acceptable margins, balance demanding and often conflicting work schedules and produce high-quality work, all while ensuring a safe environment that protects your employees, your reputation and the general public.

Safety 120

Safety Bidding Schedule Environment 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s start with what methods will NOT WORK if used on their own… Design-bid-build. Continuous Improvement – Leadership must be vigilant to changes in the internal or external environment and adapt accordingly. Last Planner / Last Planner System. CM@R/CM@Risk. Design-build.

Renovating 264

Renovating Construction Procurement CSI 264

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Learn how to adapt & thrive in today's home-based work environment. However, the teams and companies that adapt and thrive in this new home-based environment will be more prepared to manage projects today, as well as readying their workforce for the future. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:00. Can’t attend the webinar?

Virgin Islands 296

Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 296

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 162

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 162

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

Both the 4BT OpenBUILD(TM) and 4BT OpenJOC systems incorporate the following within a collaborative, fully transparent, and compliant environment. Bid/Proposal Management – Lean is based upon several core elements, including a common data environment and early and ongoing communication between participants and stake holders.

Life Cycle 162

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 162

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 179

Contract Budgeting Budget Risk 179

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

Many, if not most, public sector procurement professionals view their role as simply shuffling paperwork to enable the bidding and contracting of construction firms as quickly as possible. The faster the process is complete the better. All that is required is owner leadership, commitment, and competency.

Procurement 179

Procurement Management Construction Renovating 179