Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 30, 2016

JOC Software Technology: Do’s. JOC software technology should primarily focus upon enabling contractors and owners to create detailed line item construction costs estimates, using the appropriate JOC unit price books,that adequately reflect the scope of work required by the owner. The software should be easy to install and use.

Software 113

Software Software Estimating Procurement 113

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In point of fact, paying a percentage fee to a “JOC consultant” for tools and services is up to 10x more expensive than simply paying for annual software and cost data subscriptions, and any required training. Some public sector agencies think JOC pay as you go services are appropriate and cost effective.

Procurement 244

Procurement Consulting Software Software 244

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

As noted by Deming, 85% of all failures are due to management and lack of process versus those doing the work! 1998, Krafcik, The Triumph of the Lean Production System The post Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. appeared first on 4BT. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 253

Products Construction Procurement Management 253

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Software is never going to be able to deliver a solution for your organization without addressing fundamental issues first. Software is only useful if it is based upon a robust strategy, supported by robust processes and workflows that maximize leverage of internal and external resources via collaboration and common mutually beneficial goals.

Products 264

Products Procurement Construction Plans 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Having integrated software is key to your success as a modern contractor. Without software that connects your back office, project team and field staff, it’s too easy to miss project deadlines. Integrated software (like Viewpoint’s Jobpac Connect ERP ). Data must be delivered to office and re-keyed into software.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

Developing an efficient JOC Program Framework requires a commitment to collaborative and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams. Below are the requisite traits of collaboration within an efficient JOC Program as well as key aspects with respect to associated planning, procurement, and management activities.

Procurement 204

Procurement Education Accounting Management 204

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Awards Four BT Job Order Contract Consulting. 23, 2016 – PRLog — Four BT, LLC awarded nationwide contract for Job Order Contracting Consulting by ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative. Job Order Contracting, The LEAN Contruction Delivery Process. DALLAS – Sept. Peter Cholakis.

Consulting 100

Consulting Contract Estimating Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Procure JOC products and support services on a firm, fixed fee basis. Services and software should be procured solely based upon quantity. While JOC is capable of delivering best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects, few programs are deployed using fundamental LEAN JOC best management practices.

Contract 138

Contract Procurement Management Renovating 138

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In point of fact, paying a percentage fee to a “JOC consultant” for tools and services is up to 10x more expensive than simply paying for annual software and cost data subscriptions, and any required training. Some public sector agencies think JOC pay as you go services are appropriate and cost effective.

Procurement 130

Procurement Consulting Software Software 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

Enhanced Collaboration: Owner, contractors, and subcontractor teams should word directly together in a collaborative manner, without the excessive use of “JOC consultants” A core tenant, critical to attaining the major benefits of JOC, is direct owner involvement.

Procurement 130

Procurement Consulting Change Orders Risk 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The use of Job Order Contracting (JOC), when properly designed and managed, provides a means for an organization to optimize the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure. Contractor Prequalification and Selection.

Contractors 263

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Learn more?

Contract 130

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 130

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budget 63

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. Procurement regulations govern how public and private entities acquire services, and failing to comply can result in disqualification or legal consequences.

Procurement 52

Procurement Regulation Contract Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Construction Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Housebuilders have hit out at the government after software failures prevented respondents from properly responding to a consultation on the Future Homes Standard. The delay has forced the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) into an emergency response and to extend the consultation period.

Consulting 40

Consulting Software Software Accounting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ” – Henry Ford. What is LEAN Construction ?

CSI 162

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 162

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Benefits of JOC: Reduced procurement costs and time. Value-based procurement. Enabling software. Using JOC as a method to bypass traditional procurement versus a best value delivery system. Shorter overall project delivery times. Faster response times. Improve participant satisfaction. Focus upon outcomes.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Reduce costs and improve efficiency for buildings and infrastructure projects by consolidating and seamlessly exchanging information throughout the design, procure, build, and operations life-cycle. Improved Collaboration Translates to Great Efficiency.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Documentation Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? Value and qualification based selection and procurement. The cost of non-prepriced work should be based upon the best value alternative derived from three (3) written quotes, copies of which should be reviewed by the owner technical team and procurement authority.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Procurement. What project procurement method (e.g. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? But one thing is always sure.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2017

The new method was designed to shorten procurement and overall project delivery times while also maintaining quality. Now JOC programs can be supported by multiple suppliers of unit prices books, software types, and associated services. JOC also should not be used to simply speed procurement. What is JOC – A Definition.

United States 100

United States Contract Procurement Software 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Consultants can assist in this progress, however, consultants should not be solely responsible for a JOC program. Note: Under no circumstances should a consultant be responsible for approving JOC projects and be paid a fee based upon construction volume.). 3 JOC Misused as a Way to Bypass Procurement.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Best value procurement. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. Regardless of the reason, however, it critical that owners assure that JOC consultants maintain an appropriate contractual relationship. Job Order Contracting – A Procurement Success Story, 1998. Outcome-driven.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

As such, they must be independent, objective, fully transparent and NOT linked to a JOC consultant if the later is being paid a percentage fee and managing the JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contracting was designed to provide collaboration and benefit to both Owners and Contractors, unfortunately many implementations of JOC have changed the rules of engagement to specifically benefit Owners or Third Party JOC Administrators / JOC Consultants. Software and construction cost data should support the JOC process.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2021

We do see some embedded inefficiency, depending on the category you’re looking at, with layer upon layer of distribution, sometimes layers that are not handling or touching the product,” said Ashley Potter, area VP of procurement for PulteGroup, during a recent “ Rethinking the Supply Chain” webinar hosted by Housing Innovation Alliance.

Retail 111

Retail Materials Innovation Consulting 111

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

But many implement JOC Programs with little strategy, direction, or oversight, or even for the wrong reasons (see JOC Audits ). Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Environment Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

It was designed to shorten procurement and overall project delivery times while also maintaining quality. Have A Joint Owner / Consultant /Contractor Advisory Team. In it’s truest form, JOC procurement should be best upon BEST VALUE. Overall procurement and project delivery times are also significantly expedited using JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Construction United States Procurement 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 30, 2017

For example, some pay a JOC “program management fee” or similar fee to a JOC consultant to create and/or review JOC task order estimates. The fee may or many not include software and cost data. Some real property owners don’t take advantage of the major benefits of job order contracting. Learn more at [link].

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Software Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

In fact, we collaborated with the Australian Constructors Association, Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council on a joint report, A NET ZERO FUTURE: Delivered Through Our Infrastructure Pipeline , to support the acceleration of a net-zero future throughout the construction value chain.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Procurement/bidding. It can be viewed in design, construction, and maintenance software as well as in simple spreadsheets. Application Software. Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems. Competencies/Activities. Strategic planning. Cost estimating. Construction. Operations.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Education Management Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

Procurement/bidding. It can be viewed in design, construction, and maintenance software as well as in simple spreadsheets. Application Software. Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems. Strategic planning. Cost estimating. Construction. Space planning. Operations.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Materials purchases are made from vendors (Procurement). payroll, timesheets and project tracking software). It should be noted that sometimes procurement and pre-construction are considered separate stages. The project and its sub-projects are bid-out. Administrative systems are put in place (i.e. Construction Stage.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budget Budgeting 60

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. Procurement/bidding. Application Software. A partial listing is shown below with links to additional information. Construction.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC procurement/award process. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Discuss cost estimating or other software that is to be used as well as formats for reporting. Purchasing is consulted as necessary throughout the process. Monitoring. Ongoing training.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100