Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

Reliance upon traditional and flawed techniques of planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Early and ongoing communication and collaboration among owners and design/builders during the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases based upon a robust integrated framework.

Estimating 186

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 186

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction Environment 151

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Primary Causes of Construction Failures.

Innovation 203

Innovation Procurement Budget Budgeting 203

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery are important to professionals hoping to meet their fiduciary responsibilities by maximizing the use of taxpayer funds. Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Procurement 103

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Construction 103

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Efficiently planning projects, procuring projects, executing projects, and managing costs involve several fundamental elements.

Management 219

Management CSI Procurement Life Cycle 219

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Robust processes and tools are readily available to assure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. Achieving project delivery success requires the consistent application of robust programmatic processes that integrate teams and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities.

Procurement 226

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 226

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds is a proven way to reduce waste and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. CSI Masterfomat).

Renovating 223

Renovating Procurement Organization CSI 223

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

– The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget. AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operators) What are the barriers? Care of People.

Management 180

Management Construction Procurement CSI 180

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams follow the same robust lean programmatic process for all projects. All have easy access to project information, in one platform, and using a common data environment, inclusive of locally researched detailed cost information, organized using CSI MasterFormat.

CSI 130

CSI Procurement Renovating Budgeting 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Most public sector agencies fail to achieve optimal performance and cost-efficiency due to a lack of understand of implementation of robust and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery frameworks. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams must work in a complementary manner.

Sustainability 184

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 184

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The CDE (Common Data Environment) provided by locally researched detailed cost data is organized using CSI Masterformat to provide ease of use and information reuse. The foundation to best value construction outcomes. All the requisite tools and support services are readily available to begin today. via Four BT, LLC – 4bt.us.

Foundation 150

Foundation CSI Procurement Environment 150

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. Core Elements of LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Information Management System.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

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 216

Management CSI Change Orders Budget 216

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

If the job is poorly estimated the lack of technical and cost visibility for all participants spells disaster… as noted by the fact that 80% – 90% of repair, renovation, and new builds are over budget, late, or not completed satisfactorily.

Estimating 152

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 152

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Management Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Travel 178

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 178

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

A process is needed that integrates internal and external teams on an early and ongoing basis throughout the Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery phases and beyond. Integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Now let’s talk about what will work.

Renovating 224

Renovating Construction Procurement CSI 224

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Comprehensive locally research unit price books, organized by CSI Masterformat, 50 Division, including labor, material, equipment, and crew details, and line item modifiers! Compliance with federal, state, and local procurement & prevailing wage laws. Robust constructor and subcontractor selection and tracking. Municipalities.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Contract CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 218

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 218

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. CSI Masteformat) Mutual trust and respect Shared risk and reward Required initial and ongoing training Continuous improvement Owner leadership.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). has proven relatively fruitless.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. 4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). . #4 1 Owner Leadership and Commitment. #2

Renovating 198

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 198

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We all know that traditional planning, procurement, and project delivery practices are adversarial, and broken, yet we fail to address this basic issue. Total cost savings of 30%-40%, on time, on budget quality delivery, and satisfaction of all involved participants and stakeholders are just a few of benefits. Care of People.

Construction 130

Construction Procurement CSI Innovation 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. Both IPD and JOC also require best value procurement and detailed associated workflows.

Life Cycle 115

Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 115

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

The specifics as to why rampant waste is endemic to the ” Construction Sector”: Award of contracts to the lowest bidder to “save money” versus best value procurement (Demonstrative of the need for improved owner competency, leadership, and fundamental change management).

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology, for starters, all have far more impact upon the final as-built cost than the original estimate. 4bt.us – Your trusted information source for integrating construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Reliable Construction Cost Estimate.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 149

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2018

LEAN Construction Delivery (repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, new construction) consistently drives quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.Exclusively available LEAN Construction Delivery Framework via the 4BT OpenJOC Solution(TM). Fast track procurement. A fixed priced, lump sum projects.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Renovating Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction is routine for facilities management professionals with appropriate leadership skills and competency. WHAT IS A PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM. It spans multiple disciplines and knowledge domains.

CSI 114

CSI Construction Renovating Procurement 114

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. Such databases should be used exclusively for basic reference only. Additional Considerations.

Estimating 168

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 168

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. Before initiating a project through the JOC program, determine if it will result in savings over traditional/other procurement methods. Develop a formalized reporting process (project status, timeline, budgets, issues, etc.)

Contract 206

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 206

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical. Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Renovating 114

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. A written Operations Manual / Execution Guide as party of a the associated multi-party contract.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources. Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2018

Don’t treat JOC as a procurement method or as a project. It should never be used to simply “bypass” procurement methods or approve projects that otherwise would not have been approved. List of Job Order Contracting Do’s and Don’ts… Do’s. Don’ts.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement CSI Software 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

In both cases, real property owners, facilities managers, users, and their service providers ( contractors, architects, engineers) are integrated into a single performance-based contract based upon proven LEAN construction procurement and delivery methodology.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Procurement Renovating 100