Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

Estimating 263

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 263

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. The post 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison.

Renovating 264

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build benefits.

Renovating 252

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 252

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Additionally, few, if any owners, required the use of a standardized, locally researched unit price book for cost estimating and improving scope of work definition. I’d Like to Learn More.

Budgeting 249

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 249

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Management 262

Management Procurement Estimating Construction 262

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, and the consistent achievement of best value outcomes. Levels of Construction Cost Estimates. The are many levels of construction cost estimates based upon a “project” life-cycle.

Estimating 179

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 179

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs. #3

Contractors 202

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 202

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Estimating 138

Estimating Construction Renovating Procurement 138

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost variances.

Estimating 240

Estimating Defense Procurement Budgeting 240

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Definition of a construction cost estimate: An approximation of the monetary value for a repair, renovation, new construction, or related project or task at a specified point in time. A product of a defined cost estimating process that yields the intended level of detail for a project, task, and/or operation.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Renovating Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. 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.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs is a critical aspect of facilities management. Key elements associated with Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs include the following: Experience. Use of common, easily understood industry terms and definitions. What to learn more about Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs?

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Estimating CSI Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Common Data Environment : Common terms and definitions must be shared by all parties. A locally researched detail Unit Price Book must serve as the foundation for developing and sharing the scope of work, and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction costs. are not suitable for work scope developing or costing.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2019

Accurate, detailed construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, or new build project. Top estimators have years of experience and a working knowledge of construction means and methods. Detailed line item estimating is the more accurate and valuable for of construction cost estimating.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). Building a trustworthy detailed line item estimate requires a knowledge of the following… Local labor costs and crew compositions. Learn more?

Estimating 100

Estimating CSI Construction Architecture 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates per the GAO. DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates GAO-18-101: Published: Mar 27, 2018. GAO DOD Cost Estimating. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Defense Infrastructure 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2017

Traditional Construction Cost Estimating. Traditional Construction Cost Estimating can benefit from LEAN business practices, a focus upon education and training, and collaborative technology. The post Traditional Construction Cost Estimating appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Defense Materials 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Actionable Information – A common set of terms and definition and a locally researched detailed line item unit prices JOC construction cost database (versus a “national average” reference cost book with or without cost factors or other economic indices). A JOC unit price book (UPB) is the key element in this regard.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. There should be sufficient detailed to enable the JOC Contractor to develop a detailed line item JOC Proposal and/or estimate for a JOC Project/Job Order. The work associated with any repair, renovation, or construction service and as requested as a single or multiple Job Orders.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Independent owner estimates. Faster response times.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. INTRODUCTION. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contract 205

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 205

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Timely, accurate, repeatable, and verifiable information based upon standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. When developed and kept current, locally research construction unit price book data is critical to enabling true cost visibility and cost management for any type of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activity.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction United States Materials 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. Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Rethinking construction cost data is the first step towards improving repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. National average cost data can be used for estimating projects. Economic factors can be used to update estimates and/or cost data. Line-Item Construction Cost Estimating.

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction CSI Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. INTRODUCTION. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. A PROGRAM STRATEGY. Key performance indicators (KPIs).

Contract 162

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 162

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.

Contractors 263

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

JOC, in this case is an acronym for Job Order Contracting JOC is a integrated planning, procurement, and construction delivery method that, depending upon applicable regulations/statues, can be used for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction for facilities and/or horizontal physical infrastructure. Reward is performance-based.

Contract 130

Contract Life Cycle Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number of contractor estimates issued. Average time from RFQ to receipt of contractor estimate. Average variance between owner estimates and contractor estimates.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

Common terms, definitions, and data architectures (i.e. a shared line item unit price book, shared estimates, etc.). Clear Definition of all Roles, Responsibilities, & Deliverables. MasterFormat is an example of a data architecture). Financial transparency (i.e. Shared risk/reward. Continuous improvement. FM Objectives.

Construction 100

Construction Life Cycle Architecture Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

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. Monitor and store contract and project costs over time, as well as update cost estimates/projections in seconds.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100