Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. There are already 48 Green Globes certified buildings in Maryland.

Maryland 189

Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

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). . #2 Common data environment (CDE).

Renovating 203

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 203

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. Owners must lead a change in mindset and provide a consistently safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment.

Management 184

Management Construction Procurement CSI 184

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. A common data environment supports collaboration. The environment retains sufficient flexibility to enable local/on-site decision-making within global parameters.

Renovating 185

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 185

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. 80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management.

Schedule 165

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 217

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 217

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. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

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. Project definition of the Scope of Work is critical. This is an environment within with risks and rewards are shared.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction Environment 151

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

. • Ability to collaborative work with owner staff in the scope of work definition. Ability to create and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Projects are complete in a quality manner, per specfications, on time and on budget, without change orders. Timely project mobilization and start.

Contractors 130

Contractors Life Cycle Change Orders Mobility 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes. These tools enable transparent, compliant, and high performing JOC planning, procurement and project delivery environments.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Volatile market conditions such as fluctuating prices, and changes in the supplier environment and regulations can all be hard to predict and therefore difficult to incorporate into an estimate. Successfully completing construction projects under budget requires a commitment to accuracy and transparency. Definitive Estimate.

Estimating 60

Estimating Feasibility Construction Budgeting 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

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. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Management Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Common shared date environment, including current, objective, and verifiable locally researched granular labor, material, and equipment cost data. #4. Robust PROCESS INFORMATION – A shared common data environment that is shared by all participants and stakeholders is needed to support timely and appropriate decision-making.

Sustainability 188

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 188

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

We are Four BT, LLC , the “new kid on the block”, and we focus exclusively upon LEAN, BEST VALUE construction planning, procurement, and project delivery to drive optimal life-cycle management of the built environment. 2) Do you have definite LEAN workflows within a collaborative cloud environment?

Resource 142

Resource Procurement Life Cycle Construction 142

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Standardized Data Formats / Common Data Environment (CDE). Focus upon best value.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Fail to adequate define, develop, and communicate project values and budget (Fundamental lack of understanding and deployment of proven LEAN planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery methods). Poor upfront and ongoing coordination and collaboration. Focus upon technology (i.e. BIM) versus process. LEAN Construction Delivery.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. The Contractor”.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 10, 2017

In order for the AECOOO sector to take responsibility for the built make progress toward eliminating its legacy of environment, focus must be upon learning, collaboration, and actionable information. A CDE included a common set of terms, definitions, and standardized data architectures. Organized by CSI Masterformat.

CSI 100

CSI Construction Environment Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2018

It assures consistent delivery of on-demand, on-time, on-budget, quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Clear and detailed Scope of Work Definition. Best practices are fully supported within a scalable, easy-to-use environment. Financial Transparency. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Contract 100

Contract Sustainability Life Cycle Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Actionable Information – A common set of terms and definition and a locally researched detailed line item unit prices JOC construction cost database (versus a “national average” reference cost book with or without cost factors or other economic indices). A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. In order to execute said complexities in the ever-changing construction work environment, a project manager needs a set of skills and abilities to manage multiple projects and teams.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Deficiencies in leadership and specific areas of technical competencies are the strongest barriers.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 20, 2017

While high-end flagship store projects don’t come along every day, smart brands like American Girl continue to recognize the importance of engaging with their customers directly, and make it a priority to keep their in-store environment fresh by introducing prototype concepts and new experiential elements.

Commercial 240

Commercial Construction Retail New York 240

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 6, 2022

The definition of a Non-Profit Construction Company is one that tries to fix its weaknesses and continues making the same mistakes repeatedly, expecting a different result and continues to struggle until the owner lays down and dies from over-work and exhaustion.

Profitability 100

Profitability Construction Innovation Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting is a collaborative, integrated project delivery method that can consistently assure that 90% of repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and meet required specifications. An important challenge is the establishment of common terms, definitions, metrics, and ‘best-practices’.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Commercial Renovating Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

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. It embodies all of the fundamental aspects of LEAN construction, including: Collaboration.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2018

The UPB is critical to financial transparency and complete work scope definition. LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a shared work environment and defined workflows that enable all participants to contribute to continuous improvement. Understanding the Value of Collaboration. Adaptability. Compliance. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Procurement CSI Environment 100

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 Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Owners must lead a change in mindset and provide a consistently safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment. 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. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

Construction 130

Construction Procurement CSI Innovation 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 20, 2018

Common data environment (CDE), including locally researched detailed line item construction cost data organized by CSI Masterformat(TM). Compare those numbers to the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, and owner) average of 70-72% of project over budget and over schedule! Mutual respect and trust.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Renovating CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. They consistently enable predictable project outcomes including the ongoing delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2017

Construction Project Management activities, adequately supported by LEAN construction processes (JOC, IPD,PPP), a common data environment(CDE) , and technologies such as the Cloud and BIM allow savvy AECOO[1] organizations to more consistently achieve a higher quality and productivity gains.

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates energy-efficient structures that benefit both developers and the environment. Lump sum contracts protect clients from unexpected cost overruns but put financial pressure on contractors to stay within budget. What is ‘Contingency’ in Construction Budgeting?

Drawings 52

Drawings Construction Lien Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2017

The National BIM Standard Definition from 2007, NBIMS states that a BIM is a: “… digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405A.

BIM 100

BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The LEAN OpenJOC Framework(TM) is a proven method for developing, delivering, and sustaining consistent planning and execution of quality, on-time and on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects. Processes that don’t add value are removed in favor of clear definition of roles, responsibilities, stages, rules, and metrics.

Contract 100

Contract Architecture Organization Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC uses common, standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI Masterformat licensee) to minimize cross discipline data gaps and errors and to improve collaboration. Proven collaborative LEAN Collaborative construction delivery best management practices, Standardized terms, definition, and data architectures.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100