Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

Imagine a construction work environment void of the frustration that comes with paperwork, outdated data, disconnected software solutions and the inability to effectively collaborate. Every single benefit of integrated construction software comes with a cascade of rewards, all working together to create a new environment of efficiency.

Software 130

Software Software Organization Construction 130

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment. Autodesk Takeoff breaks down data silos between estimators, improving collaboration by facilitating access to relevant documents, drawings and models to assigned team members. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:08.

Modeling 167

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 167

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Organizations select software as a solution for one reason, it’s easy. However, millions of dollars later, the result… no significant improvement… rarely get documented and the next newest tech is purchased… the cycle continues perpetually. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value!

Management 228

Management Organization Construction Software 228

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

In the public sector, whether Federal, State, County, or Local Government there are few if any departments or agencies that deploy an organization-wide best value planning, procurement, and project delivery process. All of the roles, responsibilities, documents, workflows, information architectures, and deliverables are clearly written.

Renovating 262

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 262

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. While fundamental LEAN elements serve as the foundation, solutions can be tailored to an organization’s individual requirements.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals. Streamline workflows Reduce bottlenecks Empowering teams Multiple JOC Program audits confirm what most owners already know. In many instances, this has simply not been the case. #1.

Contract 225

Contract Documentation Consulting Accounting 225

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A shared common data environment (CDE) that maintains current, actionable information is another critical component. Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

Management 263

Management Life Cycle Procurement Environment 263

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This Safety Leadership conference is designed to equip safety leaders with the necessary tools and insights to foster safer work environments – and every year they succeed. By making safety a core value, organizations can boost resilience and protect their reputation, while also fostering an environment where safety is prioritized by all.

Conference 107

Conference Safety Organization US 107

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The role of facilities management (FM) is to cost effectively provide the appropriate physical environment for organizations to support core activities. Real property owner senior leadership and FM professionals are ultimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. Well-structured, common data environment (i.e.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

In October a similar announcement was made for the WELL building standard, measuring, certifying and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being. Members of the environmental industrial complex that deal in matters of LEED should review their contracts and other documents and update them now.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

The fundamental change in attitudes and processes needed to achieve significant improvement represents a formidable if not impenetrable barrier to most public sector organizations. Defined documentation and approvals for all project phases. #3. Most organizations have zero cost visibility or transparency. How can this be?

Sustainability 188

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 188

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. and Detailed BIM Information.

Estimating 149

Estimating Life Cycle Construction Documentation 149

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

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Accredited training programs or organizations typically provide this certification. They’re a highly regarded organization in the construction industry. These requirements encompass comprehensive training, evaluation, and documentation of skills and knowledge. They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications.

Certification 174

Certification Site Accidents OSHA 174

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Efficient early and on-going involvement of participants is central to Scope of Work development and requires a common data environment (example: locally researched detailed unit price cost data organized using CSI Masterformat), joint site-visits, and additional defined phases, workflow elements, forms, approvals, etc.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction Environment 151

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 222

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 222

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization. Programs, Projects, Proposals/Bids/Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Service Providers, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Forms, Workflows can all be managed and continuously improved within an IPD environment.

Procurement 149

Procurement Plans Organization Construction 149

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals. Current, locally researched granular (unit price line line) cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat. A common data environment (CDE) is needed for all teams. Defined Workflows.

Management 223

Management CSI Procurement Life Cycle 223

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Strategic gap analysis and associated planning> Understanding the current state of your organization and desired goals over time may sound obvious, yet many/most organizations have not objectively, quantitatively, and thoroughly engaged in this area.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development ofa culture centered upon delivering customer value, supported by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training.

CSI 132

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 132

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

productive environment. AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan). IPD Teams: Creation, Organization and Management. Measuring, Monitoring, and Managing Knowledge in Command and Control Organizations, NY. Building a learning organization.

Products 205

Products AIA Construction San Francisco 205

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. All required forms and approvals, with associated documentation are digital and the correct version.

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Budgeting Budget 130

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. Understanding Procurement Regulations Procurement regulations dictate how organizations procure services, ensuring fairness, transparency, and competition.

Procurement 52

Procurement Regulation Contract Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Enabling technology – Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Workflow Management, Cost Data Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor/Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, BIM information integration Global oversight with local decision-making.

Contract 230

Contract Management Procurement BIM 230

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

BSI worked with industry experts and researched existing practices to identity key challenges, then considered how organizations can address these issues. The lead authors were George Sethia, Head of Consulting, BSI, and Alyaa Hassona, Consultant, Built Environment, at BSI.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity 50%+ with LEAN renovation, repair, and minor new construction processes and a common data environment, embedded within cloud technology. Go paperless with a digital program, project, and document management. Improve design team productivity by 50%+. LEARN MORE… [contact-form].

Products 100

Products CSI Construction Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Use a common data environment (CDE), specifically locally researched unit prices organized via CSI Masterformat. Leverage document management, version control, access control, check-in/check-out, detailed change logging. Focus upon detailed line item estimating by discrete tasks.

Estimating 130

Estimating CSI Construction Bidding 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. are far from complex and are documented and executed in a logical, simple, and concise manner. The proven principles, systems, workflows, etc.

Construction 149

Construction Documentation Procurement Renovating 149

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

Both the 4BT OpenBUILD(TM) and 4BT OpenJOC systems incorporate the following within a collaborative, fully transparent, and compliant environment. A Operations Manual or Execution Guide and other documentation are components of the individual Contracts. Documents must be accesses and modified appropriately.

Life Cycle 132

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 132

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. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 147

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating. A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 156

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 156

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Process – Workflows that are consistent with proven LEAN construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, and LEAN Job Order Contracting, JOC provide an stable environment that supports and drives early and ongoing information sharing and continuous improvement.

Procurement 149

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 15, 2018

It’s time more organizations use a facilities repair, renovation, and construction model that is proven to deliver radical transparency, provides adaptability, drives innovation, and consistently assures customer satisfaction, performance, as well as significant benefit for all participants. The path is clear!

Renovating 100

Renovating Products Construction BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. Transparently share information on an early and ongoing basis among all participants and stakeholders within a common data environment – goals, detailed requirements and costs, schedules.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

While the issues of low productivity and associated economic and environmental waste associated with constructing and sustaining built structures has been well documented, education and training relative to existing solutions has been insufficient. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY. INTEGRATED PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY.

Contract 159

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 159

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

For contractors, maintaining a safe work environment isn’t just a moral obligation; it’s a fundamental business necessity. Virtual Reality (VR) Safety Training: VR training allows workers to experience simulated job site scenarios in a safe environment. Good leaders also foster open communication and employee engagement.

Risk 117

Risk Safety Management Injury 117