Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant? Cam your JOC software view and access Revit drawings, images, documents, etc.? Do you have a written JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide? Have you selected JOC contractors based upon BEST VALUE?

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A locally researched detail Unit Price Book must serve as the foundation for developing and sharing the scope of work, and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction costs. In no manner should consultants be engaged and paid a percentage of construction, repair, renovation, or maintenance costs.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Revit OpEd

JANUARY 4, 2014

Ken Marsh published his first book dedicated to Autodesk'' Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2013 (it''s also the first book for it). All the best with the book Ken! Analysis Autodesk Robot Books Plugs Recommendations Structural'

Autodesk 78

Autodesk Structural Engineering Revit BIM 78

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Procure JOC products and services as a percent (%) of JOC construction volume Use joint simply to speed procurement, or bypass important procurement checks and balances Rely upon a JOC consultant to “manage a JOC Program” indefinitely. Best Value LEAN Job Order Contracting www.4bt.us.

Contract 138

Contract Procurement Management Renovating 138

Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

Do not use general cost data books or national average cost data and location factoring. Learn more about , reducing documentation time and improving cost management and quality… [contact-form] The post Developing an Efficient JOC Program Framework appeared first on 4BT. Also do no use assembely level cost data.

Procurement 204

Procurement Education Accounting Management 204

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. Prequalify potential JOC contractors.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

Furthermore, under NO CIRCUMSTANCE, should a JOC Consultant be involved in approving JOC Projects or JOC work orders. UNIT PRICE BOOKS. The approved UNIT PRICE BOOK should be LOCALLY RESEARCHED and include line itme modifiers. The approved UNIT PRICE BOOK should be LOCALLY RESEARCHED and include line itme modifiers.

Documentation 100

Documentation Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Main DIRECT interaction between the awarded JOC contractor and the facility owner… without the additional “layer” of a “JOC consultant”… owner MUST have requisite JOC Program support staff: Program/Project Manager, Program/Project Manager, Inspectors/Project Coordinators (Fluctuating Capabilities), Administrative/Contract (..)

Contractors 133

Contractors Project Management Consulting Contract 133

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 27, 2011

A soft, non-threatening challenge, can be done on any scale of building; Point: For owners to get an appreciation of how well their consultants know the buildings they are in charge of. Try it: Book a time with your main consultant, the main person in charge.* Most importantly, observe your consultant.

Consulting 54

Consulting Maine Zoning Procurement 54

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Manage – JOC Programs, JOC Projects, JOC Contractors, JOC Subcontractors, Tier 2 Subcontractors, JOC Teams, JOC Estimates, JOC Forms, JOC Documents (multi-format), JOC Reports, Buildings, Assets, Issues, Tasks, and more! Documents – Full document management. Buildings – Geo-locate buildings.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Documentation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(a) “Adjustment factor” / “coefficient+ – job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the organizations prices as published in the current unit price book. b) “Indefinite quantity” means one or more of the construction tasks listed in the unit price book. (c) Typically within a range of 0.80

Organization 100

Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. For example, a JOC technology with robust document management capability should be used. A joint site visit should be done for every project.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Carefully review the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? Unit Price Book: Do’s. Unit Price Books should be updated annually. Review the methodology used to create the Unit Price Book being used for the Job Order Contract.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Don’t expect you can depend heavily upon a JOC consultant or otherwise “outsource” the process. Identify the types of documents and reports that will be required of all participants and stakeholder. Identify the types of documents and reports that will be required of all participants and stakeholder.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Documentation Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Communication of technical details and financial visibility and transparency are greatly improved the use of locally research detailed unit price book. Furthermore, a programmatic environment, complete with associated phases, workflows, and documentation, is common across all participants, projects, and/or work orders.

Construction 173

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 173

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Consultants can assist in this progress, however, consultants should not be solely responsible for a JOC program. Note: Under no circumstances should a consultant be responsible for approving JOC projects and be paid a fee based upon construction volume.). JOC unit price books should be locally researched and updated annually.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. Job Order Contract Documents.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff. a JOC unit price book (UPB) that reflects accurate material, equipment, and labor cost for all users, 2.)

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant? Cam your JOC software view and access Revit drawings, images, documents, etc.? Schedule a 15-minute introductory call , or visit www.4bt.us Job Order Contracting Program Checklist Do you have a written JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide?

Contract 130

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Proper Job Order Contract Estimate Management greatly aids in the coordination of all team members and JOC consultants. It is best to use the accepted JOC Unit Price Book at this stage to avoid duplication of work and to avoid future communication issues. JOC project/task order using the approved JOC unit price book.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

These relationship are DIRECTLY between service providers and owners, without intermediate “consultants” (Consultant or integrators do have a role in terms of training, auditing, supplying tools, structured data, etc.).

Procurement 100

Procurement Management Construction Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Some have suffered from the excessive use of consultants, while others have failure to abide by fundamental procedures and implement appropriate safeguards against waste and even fraud. Full Document Management with check-in/check-out and version control), not simple file sharing/access. Tracking of MBE/WBE/HUBZONE Goals.

Products 264

Products Procurement Construction Plans 264

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Some days, one might spend three hours on a conference call addressing consultant coordination, all while requests for information (RFIs) and client comments accumulate in the inbox. Transparent, even-handed communication between the architect and consultants is the key to prompt, low-stress design processes. The best designs?

Consulting 52

Consulting Design Structural Engineering Drawings 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Is the unit price book being used truly independent, objective, and transparent? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. Unit Price Book: Don’t. Unit Price Book: Do. (reprinted from [link].

Consulting 40

Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Some provided their documentation in handwritten scrawl on estimate forms. Proposal quality documentation can reach incredible extremes if you have the resources to invest in sophisticated systems. Now, how important is the proposal documentation, however, in the real world?

Documentation 63

Documentation Bidding Estimating Contractors 63

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

That said proper and well-defined relationships must be established, documented, and maintained from the day one, and a competent Owner with good leadership skills plays a vital role. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. They drive lower overall costs and virtually eliminate legal disputes.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

Defined workflow and associated document packages. Contract documents are developed. Locally researched unit price book. Formation of a LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) core group which includes stakeholders. Joint refinement of Scope of Work. Collocation of team members at key phases. Full financial transparency.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. I learned something from reading this book. After the April consulting rush, I am going to put together a rough model and see if I can’t make this happen for my own company.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

But many implement JOC Programs with little strategy, direction, or oversight, or even for the wrong reasons (see JOC Audits ). Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership. Access from computers, tablets, and smart phones.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Environment Renovating 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating CSI Renovating Materials 40

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3 Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contracting was designed to provide collaboration and benefit to both Owners and Contractors, unfortunately many implementations of JOC have changed the rules of engagement to specifically benefit Owners or Third Party JOC Administrators / JOC Consultants. Construction cost data must reflect local conditions and practices.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects. Extensive use of non-prepriced items was not necessary (items not derived from the JOC Unit Price Book). The Job Order Contract Audit Report can be downloaded here.

Contract 100

Contract Long Beach Project Management Bidding 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. Without it, the thousands of documents involved and the many layers that comprise a construction project can quickly become overwhelming and disjointed. What is a submittal? before they are fabricated and delivered to the project.”.

Construction 98

Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98