Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance.

Budgeting 177

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 177

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 210

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success. Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments.

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Risk Commercial Budgeting Budget 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available.

Sustainability 228

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 228

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. Continuous improvement.

Innovation 201

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 201

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Basically, a lack of understanding of work scope and the associated detailed work activities, processes, and resources are required as well as how these activities impact participants and stakeholders cause repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects to be late, over budget, or otherwise completed poorly.

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Change Orders Construction Project Management Procurement 212

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

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Procurement Innovation Products Plans 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

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Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

If there is one aspect of a commercial construction job worth extra investment, it is the planning and drawing stage. The best way to hedge against rising construction costs during a project is to lower the risk of unplanned change. Plan for off-season commercial construction (if you can). Design Build Firms. Chuck Taylor.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Continued use of archaic and antagonistic planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change Management. Consistent delivery of projects on time and on budget and higher levels of satisfaction participants and stakeholders.

Contract 216

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 216

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Current Situation #1 Initial budgets for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds are almost always exceeded. #2 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment.

Environment 174

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 174

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

If the right team and plan are in place, there are a number of outdated malls that could turn into successful shopping center retrofits. The more information you provide, the more accurate the shopping center construction budget – especially if you plan to work with retailers who have proprietary facades.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays. Subcontractor schedules.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

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. Join the converstation and make a difference!

Estimating 184

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 184

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2021

End user / customer satisfaction Delivery of the project on time Delivery of project within budget Delivery of the project at a fair price Delivery of the project with zero, or minimal change orders and/or small punch list Safe project record No complaints Minimal or no service disruption.

Procurement 190

Procurement Construction Change Orders Renovating 190

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Both formal and professional education have not prepared real property owners to address the basics of planning, procurement, and project delivery that enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities on-time and on-budget. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. NEXT STEPS. Do your homework!

Procurement 212

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 212

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.

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Renovating Procurement Organization CSI 221

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Lack of integrated, collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Poor Awareness and Education is the Norm. BIM, 5S, Takt time, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, blackbelt, … All have their role as tools, learnings, and or philosophies, but NONE are solutions. Lack of transparency and accountability in the public sector.

Procurement 220

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 220

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are integrated. 80%-90% of all projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and in a quality manner. Owners are knowledgeable of cost management and implications as are design-builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or issues.

Sustainability 191

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 191

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.

Renovating 211

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 211

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I know this is a tough one to follow as we all need to keep commercial construction budgets in check, but we saw too many companies go with pick-up truck contractors in 2010 only to be burned later. Also, by using poorly maintained equipment, you carry a higher risk of equipment malfunction, which could jeopardize your safety plan.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 23, 2022

A fuller understanding of locally researched detailed construction cost data BEFORE procurement and project execution best communicates a shared understanding of the required Detailed Scope of Work, and plays a critical role in mitigating change orders, disputes, and cost overruns. Construction Cost Data.

Construction 218

Construction Procurement Change Orders Renovating 218

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 214

Management CSI Change Orders Budgeting 214

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. References: AIA (2007).

Procurement 188

Procurement Construction DC AIA 188

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods have failed.

Management 259

Management Construction Procurement Defense 259

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Procurement 169

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 169

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

The overall is the current “state of the union” in which 95% of participants don’t engage in integrated, collaborative, and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery practices, and even fewer maximize the associated potential benefits. What is the most critical factor in facilities management and sector?

Management 226

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 226

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

The GC then works with the client to budget the job based on pricing from subcontractor partners. Working on a negotiated basis for the initial build-out puts the GC in the best position to work out any kinks in the prototype plans that become evident once construction starts, without it resulting in a costly change order.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. They consistently enable predictable project outcomes including the ongoing delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

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. JOC Program Development.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. (A 23.53% over 2020.

Aconex 188

Aconex Aconex Remodeling Budgeting 188

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Anyone with the appropriate levels of motivation, expectation, leadership, and competency can begin to implement LEAN, integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery today. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ” Henry Ford.

Construction 149

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149

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.

Innovation 130

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cost overruns and delays result in the 80%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects being 30%-40% over budget. 85% of construction “failures”* are the result of poor preconstruction planning and disjointed procurement, and/or failure to implement a robust, collaborative project delivery method.

Procurement 130

Procurement Construction Change Orders Life Cycle 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This requires strong strategy-to-execution alignment and management from both “top-down” and “bottom-up” perspectives.

Management 130

Management Procurement Change Orders Legal 130