Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from “traditional” JOC program deployments is several key area. Any definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting involves… Direct owner leadership . The post Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. A shared set of terms and definitions is needed to clearly communicate requirements through a project lifecycle, from concept through delivery and ongoing operations.

Renovating 245

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 245

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions. The 4BT OpenCOST TM Advantage Over 90,000+ detailed unit line items for renovation, repair, and construction. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment.

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Estimating Construction Risk Site 147

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2019

JOC has evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time, and on-budget. The post Definition of Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. Job Order Contracting, JOC, isn’t simply a procurement method for construction services.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 113

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #3

Management 262

Management Procurement Estimating Construction 262

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data. 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. .

Estimating 243

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 243

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2018

Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management is key to improved outcomes. A detailed, financially transparent process renovation, repair, and new construction can be accomplished using a locally researched unit price book (UPB). Would you like to learn more? contact-form].

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Procurement Management Construction Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Current Situation #1 Initial budgets for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds are almost always exceeded. #2 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 4 A robust, common process is NEVER employed. #5

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Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 240

HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

The grocery sector has been keeping a steady pace in recent years, but it is definitely an area to watch in 2018. We expect medical office buildings (MOBs) will hold strong opportunities in 2018, including ground-up construction as well as conversion and renovation of existing spaces. 1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change.

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Commercial Remodeling Construction Renovating 326

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

Oddly, few real property owners create a detailed construction cost model for their renovation, repair, maintenance, or new build projects. INTRODUCTION. This is a primary factor causing the high level of waste and dissatisfaction associated with life-cycle management of the built environment. WHAT IS A MODEL? COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT.

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Modeling Life Cycle Construction CSI 255

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

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). Define glossary of terms and definitions.

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Design CSI Procurement Organization 260

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Construction 5.

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Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. contact-form] www.4bt.us 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions.

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Procurement Plans Design Construction 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

IFMA – Efficient Repair, Renovation, Sustainability Project Delivery Methods. Improving facilities management in terms of efficient repair, renovation, sustainability practices required a pinpoint focus upon change management with respect to LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods.

Renovating 100

Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle CSI 100

HardHatChat

MAY 1, 2018

Similarly, a firm that has handled the maintenance of a building can bring great insights to the table when planning for a commercial renovation or remodel. That’s definitely the case when a maintenance job is more complex than originally thought or requires a contractor’s approach to analyzing a problem and figuring out the fix.

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Commercial Management Contractors Remodeling 298

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

The definition of the word estimate per the Oxford Dictionary is as follows… “ estimate noun / an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. correct in all details; exact. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

All the tools, processes, and support services required to consistently deliver quality projects (repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds) on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders have been available for some time. Clearly communicated written quantitative goals and performance indicators.

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Sustainability Management Organization Procurement 264

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

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Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 202

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. The post Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021 appeared first on 4BT.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 214

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

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. The work associated with any repair, renovation, or construction service and as requested as a single or multiple Job Orders. Written requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship for the repair, renovation, construction service performance.

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Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Improving Facilities Project Outcomes, whether, repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, isn’t difficult. leveraging the experience of those doing the work initial project definition and problem solving, 5. This involves initial and ongoing training of all participants and stakeholders relative to; 1.

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Renovating Procurement Education Management 231

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 24, 2020

Key characteristics and requirements of a real property leaders capable of consistently improving repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction outcomes include: The ability to make decisions contrary to traditional inefficient and antagonistic processes and day to day activities.

Procurement 264

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Construction 264

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

AUGUST 24, 2018

Articulate the benefits of LEAN facilities repair, renovation, and construction across the entire life-cycle. Implement common data environments (CDE), especially for repair, renovation, and construction task at the detailed line item level. Focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES. Assure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle CSI Construction 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. Benefits of JOC: Reduced procurement costs and time. Learn more today!

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Learn more… The post Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Cost Control appeared first on 4BT.

Renovating 100

Renovating Procurement Construction Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Continuous optimization of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes is only possible through owner leadership with respect to core principles, systems, culture, and results. All the tools and services are ready to create and maintain alignment for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction task.

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CSI Procurement Renovating Environment 191

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Rethink, Reshape, Rewrite Your Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Methods. The only proven way to improve facilities management outcomes is to RETHINK,, RESHAPE, and REWRITE your facilities repair, renovation, and construction procurement and delivery methods. The Solution.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Life Cycle CSI 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

MARCH 18, 2020

One definition, among may of alliancing – “A method of procuring and project delivery of construction services where all parties are required to work together in good faith, acting with integrity and making best-for-project decisions. LEAN construction in terms of a philosophy actually has no commonly accepted definition.

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Contract Construction Procurement Agreement 200

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2024

PNC Park, home to the five-time MLB World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, was due for a technology renovation — specifically, an upgrade to its video production capabilities. The project included new high-definition cameras, switchers and wiring, a $4.3

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Renovating Products 156

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. Final procurement of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service should always involve review of a detailed line time construction cost estimate and quantities.

Estimating 264

Estimating Construction Procurement Overhead 264

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Keeping up with the growing backlog of facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance is a never ending challenge for colleges and universities. The post Higher Education and Managing Repair and Renovations Efficiently appeared first on 4BT.

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Education Renovating Management Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Definition of Area Factor – A multiplicative value used to reflect relative geographical cost differentials. The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning budgeting or estimates for construction repair, renovation, and new build projects remains a fundamentally flawed approach.

Estimating 263

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 263

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. The post Performance-based Procurement & Project Delivery for Facilities Repair, Renovation, and More! Or work smarter.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Life Cycle Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

People, Process, Information, & Technology Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams Integrating people and relationships with technical processes such as built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction is far from difficult. It is quite simple.

Construction 246

Construction Comparison Organization CSI 246