Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Sole focus upon “rapid procurement” and or maintaining the ‘status quo’ are both barriers to efficient lifecycle management of the build environment. The SCA Directory of Occupations and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (see Reference Section for links) provide labor categories, descriptions, and historical wage data.

Estimating 147

Estimating Procurement Contract Overhead 147

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While it may seem “easier” to pay for these tools/services from project or operational funds, it is generally 3x to 10x more expensive, and per establish financial audit criteria, the practice may set the stage for potential fraud (see references below and associated link). DO – Approach JOC as a journey.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

Construction Marketing

APRIL 12, 2020

The latter taking on new urgency within a recessionary environment. Finally, consider that in today’s competitive environment, marketing has become the key determinant of success or failure. Every company has unique marketing requirements depending on size, scale of marketing activities, competitive environment, and other factors.

Overhead 220

Overhead Construction Consulting Comparison 220

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Cut Resistance Protection Levels There are industry standards established that refer to specific test methods to assign protection levels for safety gloves, including cut resistance. Now that you know the common materials that provide cut resistance, how do you decide which level of cut protection to buy?

Materials 317

Materials Risk Safety Injury 317

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 246

Construction Comparison Organization CSI 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Achieving and Maintaining Excellence Requires – Collaboration, Team Alignment and Tracking, Accountability, Clarity of Goals, Problem Solving, Fiscal Transparency, Robust Process, Common/Shared Data Environment, Levelling Up Team Knowledge. References: • Abdirad, H., & Dossick, C. Developing Parties. Decision Structure.

Procurement 264

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2021

The Value of Process, Shared Purpose, and a Common Information Environment. Common data environment and early/ongoing information sharing among all participants/stakeholders. References: Huovila, P. ” Sustainable Built Environment, 1, 1–11. ” World Commission on Environment and Development, (ed.),

Procurement 202

Procurement Renovating Construction Budgeting 202

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

Research and case studies have proven that early and ongoing communication of all participants and stakeholders within a common data environment providing technical and cost visibility and transparency is a primary factor affecting final outcomes. Adopting continuous improvement of a robust process is equally important.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 165

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. The project information model refers to the design and construction stage. Clash rendition refers to a BIM specifically created to avoid clashes in spatial planning and coordination. Common Data Environment (CDE). Project Information Model (PIM). RAG Report.

BIM 189

BIM Life Cycle Viewpoint Modeling 189

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2015

In this environment, legal requirements and compliance can sometimes be assumed rather than verified, especially in reference to hiring subcontractors.'

Legal 120

Legal Security Environment Construction 120

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 12, 2018

business environment," referring to the new tax laws. FCA said it does not plan to shutter the Mexico plant but hasn't said what plans it may have for the facility. The move is in part a result of what FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne calls an "improvement in the U.S.

Michigan 126

Michigan Environment Plans Products 126

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Unless the fundamental root causes are addressed, there is little hope of for ending the endemic economic and environment waste associated with building and other forms of physical infrastructure. References: Watanabe-Crockett, Lee. The latest stimulus package, like those before them, will not even address the issue. #1.

Aconex 244

Aconex Aconex Remodeling Budgeting 244

Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Water Efficiency. Cost-Effective.

Certification 156

Certification Design Environment Sustainability 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

productive environment. References: AIA. Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. The traits of collaboration include: co-location. commitment. multidisciplinary work. decision authority. accountability. immediate feedback. consensus leader selection. Learn more? contact-form]. AIA California Council.

Products 260

Products AIA Construction San Francisco 260

Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 9, 2021

Glass balustrades commonly referred to as glass railings feature glass panels in railings. Glass is a multifaceted material that fits into different environments without looking odd. […].

Visualization 98

Visualization Environment Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction can refer to a “philosophy” (examples: Last Planner, Kaizen, 5s, six sigma…), or a LEAN project delivery methods or LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery method (integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting…). ” – Henry Ford. ” Austin 2016.

Contract 200

Contract Construction Procurement Agreement 200

Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2020

Understanding of the sources of lead in the environment and the pathways of human exposure is necessary to understand why what Maryland has done is revolutionary. The Maryland Department of the Environment will utilize a tiered approach for soil screening: Residential Soil Screening Concentration – 200 mg/kg.

Maryland 156

Maryland Baltimore Residential Regulation 156

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2021

Most senior leadership members view FM as being a mainly technical/engineering and cost-driven discipline that deals with the built environment. Alignment between the built environment and organizational mission therefore remains a continuous challenge. References: Alexander, K. A fundamental challenge remains. Four BT, LLC.

New York 165

New York Life Cycle Conference Management 165

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

While retaliation for reporting injuries and illnesses has long been against the law, the current procedure involves an investigation by OSHA, which if it believes a complaint of retaliation is justified, refers the matter to attorneys at the Department of Labor. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping'

OSHA 166

OSHA Injury Regulation Employment 166

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The core components of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), for major construction, and LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC), for repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor new builds, are now available within frameworks that include support services, information environments, and enabling collaborative technologies. REFERENCES.

Products 165

Products AIA Construction Renovating 165

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m referring to our Collaborate 2018 user conference. Not only can you attend sessions specifically crafted for the role you play in your organization, but you will get to network with your peers in a learning environment designed to help you succeed. The Content.

Conference 236

Conference Viewpoint Portland Construction 236

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

Workplace safety, also known as occupational health and safety, refers to the act of providing a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace. Most importantly, businesses can fall into trouble with the law when they aren’t able to comply with jobsite safety requirements.

Safety 287

Safety Accidents Risk Employment 287

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Refurnishing concerns operate in a ruthlessly competitive marketing environment. Satisfied clients and references are significant for the restoration company. References are a matrix whereas the clients enable each other by detailing their experiences with restoration service companies. Adept marketing is imperative.

Compensation 120

Compensation Organization Profitability Design 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 19, 2017

They can add to mistrust among your staff, and that impacts every aspect of the work environment. A custom filing area to manage all aspects of a job and to store all documents allows project managers to refer in real time to any important information at any time. Manual processes are an invitation to trouble.

Software 130

Software Software Project Management Construction 130

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Site 156

Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2018

All the tools, training, support, workflows, and standardized data environments are available within the innovative, powerful OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Framework. Locally researched detailed line item cost data (no use of national average and/or reference cost data or localization factors). Full compliance.

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Budgeting Budget 100

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

Essentially MIG welding is what is referred to as an arc welding process, much like stick welding. Energy/electron welding is performed in a vacuum environment, as gas can cause the beam to scatter. There are two approaches to MIG welding: Bare wire —Used to join thin pieces of metal. 5) Gas welding.

Materials 411

Materials Industrial Railroad Electrical 411

Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

Natural light also fosters a sense of openness and outdoor connection, which can be especially appealing in urban environments where green spaces are limited. Ledging refers to the shadows cast by any sections of flooring that sit slightly higher than their neighbors. Natural light also offers energy savings.

Contractors 59

Contractors Materials Environment Design 59

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Building Radar offers features that enable project teams to share real-time updates and maintain transparency with stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment. This enhances transparency and fosters a collaborative environment where information flows freely, contributing to the overall success of construction projects.

Construction 52

Construction Mobility Software Software 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology using a common data environment (locally researched detailed unit line-item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat), 2.) Minimizing risk through cost certainty and a fully communicated and detailed work scope are critical to every repair, renovation, and new build.

Innovation 130

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 130

Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2021

Those of us in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can recall moments when we’ve uttered, “I’ve never seen anything like this,” when referring to a particular market dynamic. Lumber Prices—How We Got Here. By now, the story is cemented of how we arrived in the situation we face today. What’s Happening Now for LBM Dealers.

Inventory 124

Inventory Forecasting Risk Environment 124

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This significantly reduces on-site labor and speeds construction.

Design 111

Design Environment Safety Materials 111

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2017

Include something about the work environment and organization values in your job posting. Reference Checks. Checking candidate references gives you an added layer of security. Make sure yours is at the top of their list by addressing these three topics in job postings and interviews.

Construction 152

Construction Employment Organization Industrial 152

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

PFAS are very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental priority. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Maryland 177

Maryland Permits South Carolina Baltimore 177

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

There are dozens of boxes to check and considerations to be made when designing and specifying a commercial environment. Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor. 10 Another topic covered is the quietness of the hospital environment.

Environment 59

Environment Education Accidents Products 59

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect. But maybe not in Maryland? Styrofoam is actually a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Company and is a brand generally used in industrial settings for building materials and pipe insulation.

Maryland 156

Maryland Products New York Regulation 156

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2018

The program details are in newly published Technical Reference Manuals available on the GBI website. The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (. more so than other comparable green building rating systems) when a project must be a building or property with a minimum of 5 units.

Green 176

Green Certification Sustainability Finance 176