Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It’s not surprising that eighty percent of construction change orders are due to poor information early in the process. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only way to consistently minimize the number and impact of change orders.

Change Orders 130

Change Orders Procurement Construction Contract 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . Reliance upon traditional and flawed techniques of planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Estimating 243

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 243

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 261

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 261

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Owner and design-builder planning, procurement, and project delivery teams MUST work together within a common information environment and share clearly defined, mutually beneficial goals. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. NEXT STEPS. Do your homework!

Procurement 263

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 263

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 Arguably, positive financial and environmental outcomes are impossible without it! 3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent.

Environment 240

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 240

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 23, 2022

Understanding the value of a locally researched detailed construction cost database is important to any real property owner, architect, engineer, or builder. Construction Cost Data. Construction Cost Changes. It is important to recognize the importance of detailed line item UPBs and furthermore that 1.) Learn more?

Construction 264

Construction Procurement Change Orders Renovating 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2023

Creating a detailed scoped of work is critical to achieving consistent best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities. Request the full presentation… [contact-form] The post Creating a Detailed Scope of Work – Efficient Construction Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Change Orders 246

Change Orders Project Management Procurement Construction 246

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. Global oversight is integrated with localized decision-making.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2020

Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. 4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

Management 257

Management Procurement Change Orders Innovation 257

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Subject – Process and a Programmatic Approach Drive Improved Construction Outcomes. The vast majority of scope changes and/or additional work/rework stem from 1.) the associated project planning, procurement, and project delivery process. These change orders can be reduced by: 1.

Change Orders 226

Change Orders Procurement Construction Plans 226

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2023

Preconstruction determines what will be built and how it will be procured and delivered. A robust preconstruction process mitigates risk, virually eliminates change orders, ensures regulatory compliance, provide cost transparency, reduces project delivery times, and overall construction costs by 30%-40%+ vs. traditional methods. #1.

Change Orders 245

Change Orders Procurement Accounting Risk 245

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Recognition of the root cause of construction project failures is the first step towards improvement. An unclear scope directly leads to confusion among project participants, scope creep, and change orders. contact-form] The post Root Cause of Construction Project Failures appeared first on 4BT.

Change Orders 246

Change Orders Construction Project Management Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

Estimating 246

Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 246

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. The transfer of cost knowledge is essential at a granular, task level.

Management 264

Management Construction Procurement Defense 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2021

Below is the start of a checklist for a successful construction project… your adds to the list? Today, there are integrated construction planning, procurement, and construction delivery methods that assure consistent positive outcomes as well as supporting tools and services. Choose wisely. appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 203

Procurement Construction Change Orders Renovating 203

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.

Procurement 130

Procurement Innovation Products Plans 130

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. LEADERSHIP. If properly hired, they simple need LEADERSHIP.

Procurement 241

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 241

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method? Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Number of change orders. Preconstruction Preconstruction planning is critical to any project.

Management 264

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes by… 1. Volumes have been written about the fragmentation of the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operator, owner) and Facilities Management sectors and their relative high levels of economic and environmental waste.

Management 264

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. 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. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Travel 241

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 241

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Status Quo. Lack of owner leadership and competency, and.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 264

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. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 113

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 113

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The physics of efficient construction delivery are not complex; however, they are incontrovertible. 4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). . #2 Change management requires owner leadership and commitment. 1 Owner Leadership and Commitment. #2

Renovating 245

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 245

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

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. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework. I’d Like to Learn More.

Budgeting 249

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 249

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services. via 4bt.us.

Renovating 218

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 218

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

JOC simplifies construction and is an appropriate delivery method for any type of repetitive work, such as concrete work, painting, carpeting, roofing maintenance, HVAC, electrical, ADA compliance projects, design and minor new construction. 4bt.us – making construction planning, procurement, and project delivery better.

Procurement 138

Procurement Construction Change Orders Contract 138

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. Change Order Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 189

Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. 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. Introduction.

Renovating 263

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 263

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Life Cycle Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford.

Construction 165

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 165

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Reliable Construction Cost Estimating. In theory, all groups should share the same need; to determine the cost for a planned construction activity. Learnings.

Estimating 179

Estimating Construction Renovating CSI 179

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 264

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations. The post JOC Program Development appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 165

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 165

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. Traditional project delivery involves a counter productive, non-integrated, approach to planning, procurement, and project delivery. The Problem.

Construction 173

Construction Procurement Contract Budget 173