Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. see LEAN construction guide ).

Estimating 191

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 191

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Owner and design-builds therefore develop and maintain consistently formated documentation as an expectation from the outset of project conceptualization through plannig, procurement, and project delivery and beyond. EVERY project can broken done into discrete elements called line item construction tasks.

Travel 241

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 241

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency.

CSI 147

CSI Construction Procurement Documentation 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. Such databases should be used exclusively for basic reference only. Additional Considerations.

Estimating 239

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Most public sector agencies fail to achieve optimal performance and cost-efficiency due to a lack of understand of implementation of robust and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery frameworks. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams must work in a complementary manner.

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

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. One that can be easily documented, understood, and shared with all participants and stakeholders. Core Elements of LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

LEAN Collaborative Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Methodology with a focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES Common Data Environment (CDE) using common standards terms, definitions, and robust data architectures. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. appeared first on 4BT.

Life Cycle 133

Life Cycle Modeling Management CSI 133

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. Before initiating a project through the JOC program, determine if it will result in savings over traditional/other procurement methods. Factors should NOT be used for localization or annual updating of the unit price book (i.e.

Contract 262

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 262

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. This includes basic introductions to LEAN collaborative environments and associated JOC concepts, strategies, tactics, and tools for managing the planning, procurement, and delivery of repair, renovation, and new construction services.

Contract 205

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 205

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Architects, engineers, builders, and owners would benefit by fundamentally changing the way projects are conceived, budgeted, procured, organized and executed. The real problem is a fundamental lack of understanding of life-cycle asset management and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Life Cycle 138

Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 138

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 11, 2018

Best value procurement. Simplified procurement process. Cloud-based secure project, estimate, and document management. Project documents. Cost data organized by Organized by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormt® (Four BT, LLC is an approved licensee). Job Order Contracting Solution OpenJOC.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Financial transparency via locally researched detailed unit prices organized using CSI Masterformat. Fast track procurement. A fixed priced, lump sum projects. On-demand, responsive construction services via vetted contractors. Mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward. Initial and ongoing training.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Renovating Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

Create JOC Procurement Plan, Processes, and Documentation: bidding documents, contractor qualifications, bidder instructions, general conditions, Select Unit Price Book ( UPB )-locally research labor, material, and equipment; annual updates, CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

This is general a joint effort between the Owner Procurement Authority, Technical/Engineering Authority, and Building User. A cross functional Owner team consisting of the JOC procurement authority, technical/engineering team, and building user may be involved. Learn more… [contact-form].

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical. Technology is not a solution, but rather an enabler.

Renovating 127

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 127

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. This includes basic introductions to LEAN collaborative environments and associated JOC concepts, strategies, tactics, and tools for managing the planning, procurement, and delivery of repair, renovation, and new construction services.

Contract 162

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 162

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC procurement/award process. A JOC Contract is the legal, multi-party procurement and construction delivery document that specifies roles, responsibilities, workflows, deliverables, time frames, and expenditure limits for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. .

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with a framework that combines and standardizes Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery maximizes early and ongoing communication and enables consistent best value outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. Collaborative Construction Environment. REFERENCES.

Products 165

Products AIA Construction Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Understand and explore solutions jointly using a common data environment based upon CSI Masterformat. Gain an integrated, real-time view of project cost and and status.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Fully documented written LEAN processes > Lean processes focus upon and drive BEST VALUE outcomes by leveraging transparency, collaboration and the consistent use of robust workflows.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

It is a requirement in the public sector for projects over a certain size, and should be required by an facilities owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, or oversight group. A locally researched detailed line item unit prices book (UPB), organized using CSI MasterFormat can greatly aid in both aspects.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. Job Order Contract Documents. Overall procurement strategy. Job Order Contracting – A Procurement Success Story, 1998. Technical Specifications to be reference. JOC execution manual / JOC operations manual. Number of JOC contractors.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. Before initiating a project through the JOC program, determine if it will result in savings over traditional/other procurement methods. Factors should NOT be used for localization or annual updating of the unit price book (i.e.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2018

Far to many projects are over-budget, take far too long to procure let alone complete, and are simply not done right the first time. Common data environment (including a detailed unit price book, UPB that his locally researched and organized via CSI Masterformat, and includes demolition line items, and line item modifiers.).

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Best Value – Value comes first… from best value procurement to the value of life-cycle asset management. It is a “living document” that incudes written job descriptions and qualifications for all internal and external staff as well as associated metrics and deliverables. Best value procurement.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Life Cycle Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders. That said, our construction cost data is organized using CSI MasterFormat and therefore could be easily integrated within appropriate technology applications. Our goal is to assure.

Contract 130

Contract Management Bidding Contractors 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

Job Order Contracting, or a JOC Program is NOT simply a procurement method that public and/or other organizations use to complete renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Subcontractors may or may not be allowed based upon the contract document. A JOC Program is a LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders….2. That said, our construction cost data is organized using CSI MasterFormat and therefore could be easily integrated within appropriate technology applications.

FAQ 147

FAQ Contract Software Software 147

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Assure full financial transparency and visibility among all project participants. Simplify project task management.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Example being Operations Manuals or Execution Manuals , which are part of the contractual documents. Common data environment (CSI Uniformat, MasterFormat, shared terms, definitions in plain English, etc.). Best value procurement. Identify, classify and document functions. Document learnings. Shared risk/reward.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Life Cycle Documentation 45

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Estimating Life Cycle 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

The associated processes and documentation involving change order requests and approvals should be outlined in the construction contract and the associated program/project operations manual/execution guide. This list should be easy to read and understand by all participants and stakeholders and organized using a CSI Masterformat.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100