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Master Builder Concept, LEAN, and Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Lean construction aims to embody the benefits of the Master Builder concept, as does Advanced Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance Partnering. Historical Examples : Many iconic structures from ancient times including medieval cathedrals, Roman aqueducts, were built under the master builder model.

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Alliance Contracting Key Aspects

Job Order Contracting

Below is a summary of Alliance Contracting Key Aspects The fundamentals of alliance contracting are not new. Alliance Contracting / Alliance Partnering in Construction, when properly designed, implemented, and managed, drives innovation, collaboration, and best value outcomes for all parties.

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Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

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Job Order Contracting Doesn’t Have to be Complex or Expensive

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. The Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model has perpetuated an antagonistic inefficient environment for decades. Collaborative, Open, and Best Value Job Order Contracting. 80%-90% are late, over-budget, or basically a train wreck for one or more participants.

Contract 179
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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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JOB Order Contracting FAQs

Job Order Contracting

Here is a listing of Job Order Contracting FAQs, frequently asked questions. Our SaaS technology supports multiple co-efficients and then associated and locks co-efficient to specified JOC contract and awarded contractors. Most importantly the UPB itself is locked and can only be changed per contract specifications.

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Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals

Job Order Contracting

Implementation and continuous improvement of robust LEAN operating models. Clarity roles and responsibilities via contract and an integral operations manual/execution guide. Integration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery team. Knowledge retention and growth. Asset inventory.