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Construction Procurement Automation Tools: Streamlining the Supply Chain

Building Radar

The rise of construction procurement automation tools has revolutionized how companies manage their supply chains, enabling them to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. Why Automate Construction Procurement? Top Construction Procurement Automation Tools 1.

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Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more

Job Order Contracting

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond. LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Improve Productivity 20%-50%. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services

Job Order Contracting

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Select contractors based upon performance versus lowest bid. Maintain transparency, oversight, and accountability standards required for public procurement that are often compromised by traditional JOC programs.

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Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

A JOC program should never be used to bypass the lengthy traditional procurement process so that projects can be pushed along quickly, regardless of size or type, and without considering if JOC is the best option. Negotiating individual projects is critical to ensuring quality work at fair and reasonable prices.

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Master Builder Concept, LEAN, and Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Although today’s construction processes are more specialized and fragmented than in ancient times, the underlying goal of integrating planning, design, procurement and project delivery/construction remains, aimed at improving efficiency, reducing conflicts, and enhancing project outcomes.

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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows. Initial and Ongoing Training.