Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Update unit price books per contract. Create facility inventory and dashboards. JOC Contractor outreach marketing.

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Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 198

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. Use a locally researched unit price book (UPB) to assure cost visibility and validity and collaborative technology to lower administrative burden as well as assure compliance.

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Contract Management Procurement Life Cycle 204

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

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Contract Procurement Contractors Management 219

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Documentation: Clearly document each line item, including descriptions, quantities, unit costs, and any assumptions or considerations that went into the estimation using detailed notes.

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Contract Overhead Estimating Profitability 199

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

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Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 232

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Contract Management.

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Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 253

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Documenting and associated presentation of the estimate. The post Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2021

Unlike traditional methods, LEAN job order contracting assures a detailed scope of work and reliable costs via a locally researched unit price book. Furthermore, work flows, documents, and required approvals are clearly defined for all participants and stakeholders.

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Renovating Life Cycle Environment Organization 258

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. Look for a UPB that covers at least 90% of the tasks to be encountered using the associated Job Order Contract. They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

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Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

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Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A written Operations Manual / Execution Guide as party of a the associated multi-party contract. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. It’s time to rethink your JOC Program. 4BT (Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us) Faster, Better, Cheaper.

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Procurement Contract Management Renovating 247

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Are you using spreadsheets and file cabinets for managing your Job Order Contract? The simple fact is that technology matters for Job Order Contracting. Furthermore, I am not just taking about a estimating program with a unit price book. Below is a partial list of functions and documents associated with a components.

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Contract Estimating Conference Drawings 134

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP).

Change Orders 205

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 205

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Work execution and contract administration. Request a JOC Contract Operations Guide. JOC Contract – Additional Information. JOC Unit Price Book.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2019

OpenJOC(TM) embodies LEAN Job Order Contracting. In summary, the principles of LEAN and integrated project delivery are applied to Job Order Contracting in order to virtually assure high performance and compliance. LEAN Job Order Contracting. Financial transparency, inclusive of a locally researched detailed unit price book.

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Contract Procurement BIM Renovating 115

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2023

There are clear 4BT Job Order Contracting Solution benefits when compared to traditional tools and methods. All required forms and approvals, with associated documentation are digital and the correct version. The post 4BT Job Order Contracting Solution Benefits appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Change Orders Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2018

JOC Contract Documents. The OpenJOC Unit Price Book – Locally Researched. The post OpenJOC(tm) Transparent Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. LEARN MORE! OpenJOC Overview. JOC Process. JOC Coefficients. Considerations.

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Contract Documentation 100

The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering Materials 113

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits. The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat.

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Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Every Job Order Contract should have an Operations Manual / Execution Guide. Job Order Contract Operations Guide. Summary of the Job Order Contract (JOC) Process. Contracting Process. Scope of Job Order Contract Services. Scope of Job Order Contract Services. Advertisement for Job Order Contracting Firm.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Documentation Drawings 100

The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 113

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Job Order Contracting Software Technology. Job order contracting cost estimating software and training is an important aspect in assuring JOC Program performance and compliance. Fast access to Unit Price Book information. The post Job Order Contracting Software Technology appeared first on 4BT. Cloud-based deployment.

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Software Software Contract Estimating 100

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

And feel free to pass on the book to a friend or colleague with same request…subscribe to the right! You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right.

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Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. The one-year period, beginning with the date of Job Order Contract award, during which the Owner may issue and/or implement Job Orders to the Contractor. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT. APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. DEFECTIVE WORK. DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK (SOW).

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Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

All Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. Accept lump sump contractors or subcontractor quotes Use “national average” unit price books with, or without location factors. Best Value LEAN Job Order Contracting www.4bt.us. The post Best Value LEAN Job Order Contract appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Procurement Management Renovating 115

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2018

Time for a better Job Order Contracting approach? Is your Job Order Contracting Program fully transparent and delivering over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction? Learn more about our OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework.

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Contract Documentation Renovating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Implementation. Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first time, or seeking to improve a current JOC, it’s important to address each are in full detail. The post Job Order Contract Implementation appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract CSI Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Integrated project delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and LEAN job order contracting, OpenJOC(TM), for repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor new construction are robust environments that support best value construction. Performance metrics, therefore, are derived from these documents.

Renovating 262

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 262

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

I Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

Contract 130

Contract Procurement Contractors Management 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2018

If your looking for a Job Order Contracting Solution, consider whether or not it truly delivers best value for your organization, your building users, and your awarded JOC Contractors. Ease-to-use cloud technology with JOC Program Project, Estimate, Contractor, UPB, Coefficient, and Document Management.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Estimating Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s critical to take the time to monitor and improve your Job Order Contracting processes as they are not as you think they might be. What LEAN Job Order Contracting? Job Order Contracting Program Checklist Do you have a written JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide? Learn more?

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Contract Procurement Estimating Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The term of the Job Order Contract, typically one year with up to four (4) option years. A locally researched detailed line-item unit price book (National average cost data using location factors or economic factoring is not recommend, nor is the use of assemblies or higher levels of cost aggregation.).

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Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 222

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included.

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Software Software Contract Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

If your are setting up a JOC Program, or wish to improve an existing Job Order Contract, the 4BT-CE OpenJOC Solution provides the open, best-value alternative. Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. Project & Document Management Features. Estimating Features.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Estimating Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. A clear written definition of the Job Order Contract Estimate Management process should be included within the approved Job Order Contract Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide. Type of Job Order Contract Estimates. Learn more… [contact-form].

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Estimating Contract Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

4BT.US), offers expanded Job Order Contracting solutions. 4BT provides advanced expanded Job Order Contracting solutions for the construction industry. 4BT is a veteran owned small business that specializes in providing Job Order Contracting cost estimating, project, and program management software, cost data and support services.

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