Construction Cost Estimating Improvement
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 8, 2025
Owners, design-builders and oversight groups no longer have to rely soley on national average cost data, location factoring, contractor quotes, or historical information.
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Learning about Job Order Contracting?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2022
JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. Do I need to procure a set of technical specifications from a JOC products and services provider?
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Define Construction Procurement
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 7, 2017
Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.
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Traditional Facilities Construction Cost Management Failure – Repair, Reno, Maintenance, and New Builds
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The recently published survey of 243 owners (122 public, 121 private), 240 general contractors and 241 specialty trade. contractors, noted the following… Less than 24% of respondents said that their organization was capable of the following. I can accurately assess risk related to any changes, billing, or performance issues.
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Construction Cost Knowledge Management
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. They have a false sense of security, believing that contractor or subcontractor quotes, or historical information, or square foot level cost models provide defensible cost visibility.
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Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2019
Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. People, Process, Information, and Technology are central components to optimally planning, planning, funding, maintaining, and managing facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure.
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FSRM – Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2024
Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure. PEOPLE Focus Significant change management is needed to shift from archaic and waste planning, procurement, and project delivery methods and practices.
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JOC Program Policy
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.
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Living in a Materials World
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 7, 2019
Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Using Viewpoint’s Spectrum Construction Software , contractors like Manhattan, Kan.-based
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Galliford Try set for £249m M5 jct10 rebuild
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 18, 2023
Galliford Try has signed an early contractor involvement deal with Gloucestershire County Council for the big upgrade of junction 10 of the M5 to the west of Cheltenham The scheme is being funded through the council’s successful bid to the UK Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund for £249m.
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Construction Cost Management is now Possible
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.
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Contractor wanted for Super Sewer testing phase
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 13, 2023
London’s new super sewer client Tideway is set to start the hunt for a contractor to maintain thousands of infrastructure assets through the project’s performance and reliability testing phase. The contractor will also be responsible for any reactive maintenance activities.
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Procurement Compliance in the Construction Industry: Best Practices
Building Radar
AUGUST 8, 2024
Procurement compliance is a crucial aspect of managing construction projects. It ensures that the procurement process adheres to legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices, thus mitigating risks and promoting efficiency. Understanding Procurement Compliance 1. What is Procurement Compliance?
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Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report
Construction Law
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Neither TIE or the council had the necessary expertise to procure and manage a project like this.
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What is Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2019
A significant portion of taxpayer funds are allocated to facilities and other physical infrastructure to ensure quality of life. How public sector procurement, facilities management, and oversight groups develop, operate, maintain, reuse, and recycle these assets is critical to our economic, environmental, and social well-being.
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100 Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 5, 2017
Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Value and qualification based selection and procurement.
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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Is Build-Own-Operate-Transfer a Solution to Local Governments Infrastructure Funding Problems? 1440-7027).
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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. The use of economic factors (i.e.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 24, 2019
Optimize Your Facilities Construction Project Procurement & Delivery Process. Move from a lack of sustained construction services procurement and project management leadership and policy, and a lack of decision-making authority delegated to those doing the work. Step One: Acknowledge the problem.
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Southern Water starts hunt for £700m treatment works partners
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 28, 2023
Southern Water Services has started the hunt for partner contractors to deliver £700m of water and wastewater treatment works projects for the AMP8 investment programme between 2025-2030. Southern Water aims to set up a collaborative framework to deliver low-complexity infrastructure design and build schemes.
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FREE Cloud-based Construction Collaboration Tool
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.
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Why Public Sector Building Owners Should NOT Pay Percentage-based Compensation to JOC Consultants
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2017
The JOC consultant is being paid based upon construction volume, thus the more money spent, the more money the JOC contractor makes. A key benefit of JOC is early and ongoing collaboration and transparency information sharing between the real property owner technical and procurement teams and the awarded JOC construction contractor.
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Preferred bidders unveiled for £10bn electricity network deal
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 7, 2023
Electricity network giant SSEN Transmission has confirmed ten preferred bidders for a £10bn onshore infrastructure upgrade. Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J.
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86 Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2018
All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. We hope you benefit from the following information.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Core areas of focus, from a “60,000” foot view include; Strategic alignment of buildings and infrastructure with mission of the organization.
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United Utilities starts £5.5bn major project bid race
Construction Enquirer
JULY 17, 2023
United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model.
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United Utilities race for £6bn build-only framework
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 29, 2023
United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver build-only projects for a programme worth £6bn over 10 years. AMP 8 and AMP 9 Build-only framework Lot 1 Non-infrastructure: value £1.7bn – seven places Water and waste water Treatment, pumping stations & storage, reservoirs, bio resources and energy.
Job Order Contracting Program Manager
Job Order Contracting
MAY 31, 2017
Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.
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Should Contractor-Financed Projects Be Competitively Bid?
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
By Bruce Jervis Pressing needs for infrastructure and other public facilities, combined with limited funding sources, are changing the way public projects are financed. These new project arrangements have proved challenging to the public procurement system. The procurement was exempt from competitive bidding.
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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 25, 2018
Over 90% of all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects can be accomplished on-time, on-budget, on-demand, and to the satisfaction of building owners, users, and construction contractors… with complete financial transparency and in full compliance. Develop Long-term Mutually Beneficial Owner-Contractor Relationships.
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Why Projects Fail
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.
£800m NEPO construction framework winners
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 7, 2023
Twenty-four contractors have secured places on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework. Its scope will cover a diverse range of construction but is mainly targeted at new build and improvement works, while also including civil engineering, infrastructure and demolition works.
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20 firms win YORcivil3 £800m framework deal
Construction Enquirer
JULY 30, 2023
Procurement body YORhub has picked 20 firms for its third-generation civil engineering framework covering the Yorkshire and Humber regions. Separated into two regional frameworks together worth an estimated £800m, they will replace YORcivil2, which is due to expire in August. Presently 29 civils firms hold places on the existing panels.
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What is JOC
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 2, 2017
What is JOC might be answered differently by a real property owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor. The new method was designed to shorten procurement and overall project delivery times while also maintaining quality. JOC also should not be used to simply speed procurement. What is JOC.
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Bid races for new Scape £4bn utilities works deals
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 20, 2023
Procurement specialist Scape has launched the hunt for contractors to deliver specialist utilities civils and construction works. The frameworks will operate under a parallel lotting structure offering a choice of two contractors in the areas to deliver civil engineering and construction works.
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£500m Suffolk construction framework winners
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 6, 2023
Suffolk County Council has picked 14 general contractors and 7 building services specialists for its latest framework deal running to May 2027. It has been adapted to suit a variety of contract types including JCT and NEC forms of contract, along with single and two-stage procurement routes for traditional and design & build projects.
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Higher Education and Managing Repair and Renovations Efficiently
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 1, 2016
This includes facility management, finance, building users, AE firms, construction contractors, consultants, oversight groups, etc.
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4BT Job Order Contracting Solution Benefits
Job Order Contracting
JULY 11, 2023
Leveraging 4BT data, software, and services, you can integrate internal and external PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, and PROJECT DELIVERY processes and teams within a robust, compliant, and efficient environment. Secure Cloud Technology: Amazon East/West cloud infrastructure and CMMC LvL 2 compliant for DoD use.
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Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History
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. A real property owner (building or other forms of physical infrastructure) establishes a contractor to multi-year contract and relationship with a contractor partnership.
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Who is the Richest Contractor in the United States: Top Earners in the Industry
Building Radar
AUGUST 11, 2024
Certain contractors stand out not only for their impressive projects but also for their substantial wealth. As the construction industry continues to grow, identifying the richest contractors in the United States provides insight into the leaders shaping the sector.
Construction Project Databases in Texas in 2024: Essential Resources for Contractors
Building Radar
AUGUST 28, 2024
For contractors working in Texas, utilizing comprehensive construction project databases is crucial for identifying new opportunities and optimizing project planning and execution. In this article, we explore the essential resources available in 2024 for contractors in Texas to stay competitive and informed.
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Best Value Procurement and Construction – Job Order Contracting
Building Information Management
JULY 17, 2015
Defining best value procurement and construction is a critical step toward improving overall productivity with respect to facility renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new builds. Owners need methods to evaluate contractors that offer best value for work to be accomplished. What documentation and reporting is required?
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Seven scoop £5bn MoD new alliance deals
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
A landmark contract for defence has been signed, signalling the start of a new delivery alliance for the Ministry of Defence and seven major contractors. Defence Infrastructure Organisation procurement chiefs picked the firms after a mini competition using the Crown Commercial Service framework.
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The Many Pathways to Achieving Net Zero
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 20, 2022
As Australian state and territory governments mobilise to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, so too is the infrastructure industry. . This approach is laid out and broken down in a landmark report on the infrastructure industry’s commitment to sustainability. Regenerate. Here, we break down each. . Rethink and redefine.
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