Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. A cohesive, efficient, and fully transparent set of principles, policies, procedures, workflows, and a corresponding common data environment (CDE) area foundational elements of both IPD and LEAN JOC. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

Renovating 255

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 255

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

This is a primary factor causing the high level of waste and dissatisfaction associated with life-cycle management of the built environment. COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT. A common data environment (CDE) is a requisite component of an efficient construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment.

Modeling 192

Modeling Life Cycle Construction CSI 192

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data.

Estimating 191

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 191

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Common data environment (CDE) with a set of terms and definitions as well as current, locally researched granular unit price book including labor, material, equipment, and productivity datasets. Clearly communicated written quantitative goals and performance indicators.

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Management Organization Agreement 243

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

Consistent, significant improvements in productivity, quality, cost reduction, and delivery times can only be achieved by “checking all the following boxes”: [ ] Owner leadership and commitment to change. [ ] Collaborative organizational culture. [ ] A robust program-based framework that includes LEAN processes and workflows. [ ] Mandatory (..)

Procurement 227

Procurement Plans Design Construction 227

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). In order to truly reflect actual conditions, it also must be locally researched and customized to owner needs. has proven relatively fruitless.

Management 262

Management Construction Procurement Defense 262

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Fully transparent cost and scope of work definition supported by a granular, current, locally researched detailed unit price book , organized using a standard information architecture (i.e. A shift in focus from perceived “technology solutions” to a foundational change in day-to-day activities and relationships. CSI Masterfomat).

Renovating 227

Renovating Procurement Organization CSI 227

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. Data Problems.

Life Cycle 255

Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 255

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

Common Data Environment. Define glossary of terms and definitions. Lasting progressive change comes from people within the organization who buy into and carry out needed reforms. Training and education must be continuous, and empower participants to innovate and scale up ideas. Leverage collaborative technology.

Design 204

Design CSI Procurement Organization 204

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Attainment of sustainable facilities management involves creating an environment for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams that fosters productivity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Renovating Management Procurement 200

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise. It is quite simple.

Construction 218

Construction Comparison Organization CSI 218

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Common data environment. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome.

Estimating 252

Estimating Construction Procurement Overhead 252

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Collaboration in the above manner allows disparate groups, including owners, A/E’s, builders, and procurement professionals, to focus on common goals.

Industrial 188

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 188

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In order to provide current, actionable information and best support associated decision-making, construction cost estimating and cost analysis must be a collaborative process using a common data environment. Integration with planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and domains is equally critical.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). While simple in theory, it requires the development of an environment in which all team members are encouraged to contribute to problem solving and decision-making. Common data environment (CDE).

Renovating 203

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 203

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Owners can create an environment in which lead times and overall project delivery time are shorter, productivity is increase, and changed orders are virtually eliminated. Within LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environments, projects and/or work orders can be procured and begun within weeks versus months or years.

Renovating 158

Renovating Procurement Environment Change Orders 158

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

A common data environment supports collaboration. An industry standard set of terms and definitions, written in plain English, supported by a database of locally researched detailed line item cost information assures accurate technical and cost work scope definition.

Renovating 185

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 185

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Individual projects WILL NOT consistently achieve bst value outcomes unless they are conducted within an overall programmatic environment! Disengage your organization from traditional and hostile, contracting environments, and move to robust collaborative and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environments.

Budgeting 182

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 182

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

Schedule 165

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach. The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us.

Sustainability 116

Sustainability Materials Equity Environment 116

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are solely capable of defining and managing a multi-party and multi-objective environment.

CSI 151

CSI Procurement Renovating Environment 151

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment.

Management 130

Management Procurement Organization Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Defined common data environment. Common Data Environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Common Data Environment : Common terms and definitions must be shared by all parties. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Lean Acquisition Planning : Collaborate to assure all parties are involved in determining physical, functional, and financial requirements.

Procurement 217

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 217

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A Common Work Environment for Real Property Owners, AEs, Builders, and Building Users. Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Life Cycle 137

Life Cycle Procurement Environment Risk 137

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Owners must lead a change in mindset and provide a consistently safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1. A common written set of terms and definitions using industry standards without confusing acronyms or abbreviations, and 2.

Management 184

Management Construction Procurement CSI 184

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Project definition of the Scope of Work is critical. A LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment enables service providers to earn a reasonable return on their work over the duration of the program. This is an environment within with risks and rewards are shared. ” – Henry Ford.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction Environment 151

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Volatile market conditions such as fluctuating prices, and changes in the supplier environment and regulations can all be hard to predict and therefore difficult to incorporate into an estimate. Definitive Estimate. A detailed estimate often accompanies blueprints and other detailed project documents.

Estimating 60

Estimating Feasibility Construction Budgeting 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”.

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Jobsite with Procore

MARCH 14, 2022

They say slow and steady wins the race, and this adage is definitely applicable when it comes to construction technology adoption. The industry has made great strides over the last decade to become a more welcoming environment for innovation, but construction has continually lagged its peers in adopting new tech.

Innovation 98

Innovation Construction Environment Industrial 98

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

We are appreciative of the many dedicated volunteers on the Maryland Green Building Council that have reviewed Green Globes and others that have used Green Globes over the years and recognize its ability to contribute to improving the built environment in Maryland. There are already 48 Green Globes certified buildings in Maryland.

Maryland 189

Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

in matters of ESG disclosures and while there is no single or widely accepted definition of “Environmental, Social and Governance,” matters of slavery should be disclosed. The British and the EU lead the world in these concerns. They are also far ahead of the U.S. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

Equity 257

Equity Sustainability Defense Green 257

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

Adopt a robust enterprise strategy Don’t “reinvent the wheel”, take advantage of current available LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery tools for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build requirements (examples: Integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting) Continuously build and retain (..)

Design 130

Design CSI Procurement Organization 130

CivilJungle

MAY 24, 2021

Topping Slab Definition. Micro topping is suitable for a modern environment and gives a classic look to the surface. Topping Slab Definition. The post What Is Concrete Topping | Topping Slab Definition | Types of Topping Slab | Advantages & Disadvantage of Topping Slab appeared first on CivilJungle.

Concrete 84

Concrete Equipment Foundation Electrical 84

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. It’s important to not that “3D” or “3D visualization” is not include in this core definition of BIM.

Life Cycle 115

Life Cycle BIM Management Environment 115