Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This requires strong strategy-to-execution alignment and management from both “top-down” and “bottom-up” perspectives. Virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes. Business and operating models need to change to meet economic and environmental imperatives. Assure full compliance.

Management 130

Management Procurement Change Orders Legal 130

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 261

Management Construction Procurement Defense 261

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. providing powerful, proven solutions for efficient project planning, procurement, and execution. . Best Value Facilities Operations and Maintenance. Via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Management 195

Management Procurement Change Orders Innovation 195

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

Management 220

Management CSI Change Orders Budgeting 220

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.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are not integrated. contact-form].

Management 130

Management Procurement Construction Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule 165

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2023

The assign Owner project manager is responsible for the creation of a detailed SOW. The SOW, in concert with the owner PM’s ability to lead a team to completion, ultimately determine overall project “success” An unclear scope directly leads to confusion among project participants, scope creep, and change orders.

Change Orders 210

Change Orders Project Management Procurement Construction 210

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent. #4 2 Integrated and enabled internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams working towards mutually beneficial, clearly defined outcomes. #3

Environment 180

Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 180

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 232

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 232

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. Both LEAN and OpenJOC Job Order Contracting go beyond identification of waste and definition of value. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The owner project manager is responsible for the creation of a detailed SOW. The owner works with internal and external teams to create and validate the SOW. contact-form] The post Root Cause of Construction Project Failures appeared first on 4BT.

Change Orders 218

Change Orders Construction Project Management Procurement 218

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 226

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 226

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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities however have been notoriously ill managed. Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE.

Procurement 218

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 218

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Current actionable information and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are required to mitigate uncertainty. An objective, introspective look at your organization will more than likely result in a clear need for fundamental change and change management. Poor team relationships.

Renovating 227

Renovating Procurement CSI Organization 227

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Now is the time for public sector facilities management professional to reassert themselves as strategic partners with senior leadership as strategic partners and enablers of change management. The first steps. The first steps.

Management 130

Management Renovating Change Orders Infrastructure 130

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. What Is Job Order Contracting?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

4 Failure to make cost estimating part of a robust and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process, will inevitably result in cost and schedule overruns, change orders, and other forms of waste. Get a handle on sustainment, restoration, maintenance, and new build costs.

Estimating 223

Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 223

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.

Innovation 207

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 207

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management has proven to be highly successful. Best Value Procurement – Put aside cost low bid/lowest technically acceptable procurement strategies. The post Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management appeared first on 4BT. Learn more?

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

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. Significantly improved use of financial resources – fewer change orders and virtual elimination of legal disputes.

Contract 223

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 223

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 193

Procurement Construction Change Orders Renovating 193

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Most owners says they are doing this, but in reality this rarely occurs.

Budget 181

Budget Budgeting Renovating Procurement 181

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting? When Is Job Order Contracting Used?

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

By having owner and contractor planning, procurement, and project delivery team members work together from the identification of a project need to completion, we ensure all stakeholders are working toward the same goal and are on the same page. We also LISTEN, and create new unit price line items per your need.

Procurement 130

Procurement Consulting Change Orders Risk 130

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. JOC Program Development.

Procurement 149

Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 149

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines. appeared first on 4BT.

Management 134

Management Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 134

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. What is required are fundamental changes in Principles, Processes, and Systems. Technology is not the solution.

Renovating 158

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 158

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 217

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 217

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. A rapidly changing landscape means employing numerous strategies to get the job done to your client’s satisfaction. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Risk management You must keep your crews safe.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Change management to address the fundamental evolution from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change management requires owner leadership and commitment. Strategic collaboration has proven to be a fundamental requirement for achieving measurable productivity gains.

Renovating 202

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 202

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology isn’t a simple task, but one that is required in order to drive efficient facilities management outcomes. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes. Change orders will be virtually eliminated and costly procurement delays avoided.

Renovating 130

Renovating Procurement CA Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

Travel 181

Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 181

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. LEADERSHIP.

Procurement 172

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 172

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Principles, Culture, and Robust Workflows should be the primary focus of any facilities management professional. Who plans and prioritizes project considerations?

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130