Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

What information/tools were used? Where was the information obtained from? Sole focus upon “rapid procurement” and or maintaining the ‘status quo’ are both barriers to efficient lifecycle management of the build environment. Five primary questions to be answered are: 1. How was the estimate made?

Estimating 147

Estimating Procurement Contract Overhead 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Real-time, granular, locally researched data is essential for Lean construction, JOC, and Progressive Design-Build to ensure cost transparency, prevent budget overruns, and enable informed decision-making. Difficulties in contract negotiations due to unreliable cost baselines.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Effective procurement negotiation strategies are crucial for success in the construction industry. By implementing strategic negotiation techniques, construction companies can maximize value while reducing costs, ensuring both short-term gains and long-term sustainability. Key Procurement Negotiation Strategies in Construction 1.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Construction Security 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2024

Comparing prices across various retailers isn’t just about finding the cheapest lumber; it’s about understanding market trends and making informed purchasing decisions. By ordering larger quantities, these buyers can negotiate lower prices, streamline their supply chain, and minimize the frequency of purchasing cycles.

Retail 156

Retail Negotiation Comparison Deals 156

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. Referenced Information: “Restructure Payment Terms in JOG Consultant Services Contracts – (JOC Consultants) fees are currently based on a percentage of total project costs.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

It’s well-worth the investment when it boils down to giving us the information we need to create an accurate budget. But for the most part, giving the general contractor the flexibility of bidding the job against performance requirements allows us to negotiate with different manufacturers and find the absolute best costs. .

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

We live in an age when unprecedented amounts of information are being harvested, yet much of this data is often siloed and overlooked. Developing a coherent strategy for standardising and accurately reporting new or changing information is key for any business wanting to improve its efficiency. Information has a single unified home.

Inspections 148

Inspections Software Software Documentation 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2013

So off we went one Saturday to the dealership for an object lesson in the art of used car evaluation and negotiation. Folks will simply do their work in spreadsheets or other programs then do double duty to put the information in your new, shiny, but complex software system. Issuing a “use-it-or-else” mandate rarely works.

Software 213

Software Software Construction Insurance 213

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2019

This information can be used on its own for used to validate and/or negotiate contractor/subcontractor costs, or used by builders to build and communicate reliable proposals for owners. Proposals the truly reflect owner needs and scope of work.

Negotiation 138

Negotiation Procurement Regulation Renovating 138

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Instead, the Government applies “area cost factors” or “location factors” to attempt to localized the cost information. However, informal (shop) and as-built drawings, incidental to the job, reflecting the plan of action and the completed project, are anticipated under a JOC. shall not be acquired under a JOC.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 21, 2020

They may call your contracting company for future work or decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price. Non-service agreement customers are more likely to be customers and fickle. In some cases, they may not even remember you or your construction company name.

Agreement 104

Agreement Cash Flow Negotiation Construction 104

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. This helps determine what’s negotiable and what isn’t, as well as what needs to stay concrete and what can be modified or adjusted. Everyone working on a project wants to see success from partners, subs, and workers. Consistency. Flexibility.

Construction 130

Construction Negotiation Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Information is provided for each of the following major areas: An introduction to the JOC construction delivery methods, key characteristics, benefits versus traditional construction delivery methods, general statement of works and/or scope of work, and responsibilities of participants. Advertising, bidding, and awarding a JOC. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Negotiation Inspections 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Technology Integration : The use of advanced technology, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) , enables better coordination between design and construction teams, echoing the holistic control the master builder once had over a project. All parties share the risks and rewards, fostering greater collaboration and innovation.

Contract 245

Contract Procurement Modeling Design 245

Levelset

MAY 2, 2022

Levelset’s Contractor Profiles provide information on a contractor’s payment history, lien claims, and reviews from other contractors and suppliers. Vendors can contact them to gather information about your creditworthiness. The supplier may also benefit from reviewing your customer’s payment history. Get materials now, keep your cash.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Materials Cash Flow Finance 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

In its forecast for this year Howard Russell was predicting a turnover of up to £80m based on a rising number of negotiated contracts. For more information and to benefit from the Enquirer discount click here. Accounts show that the company owed £4.4m to trade creditors at the end of the 2021/22 financial year.

Debt 103

Debt Construction Negotiation Forecasting 103

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2019

Despite the ready availability of all the required tools, training, and information sets to set up and manage efficient and compliant Job Order Contracts for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction, some entities and even one State (Arizona) appear to still struggle. Payments for these three JOC contracts totaled about $9.5

Arizona 100

Arizona Negotiation Contract Guidelines 100

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 4, 2014

During those 15 days, you may go to your local OSHA office to request an informal settlement conference, during which you can often achieve a reduction in the assessed penalty or a modification of the abatement date, or even a withdrawal or reclassification of the alleged violation. For more information visit Safety Program Management.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Compensation Negotiation 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

Having all the information in one place lets you confidently negotiate and bring your expert bid to the table. Having the information and bids at a glance allows for easy modifications, duplications, and deletions. Viewpoint’s custom capabilities make estimating fast and easy, checking off all the boxes as you prepare a bid.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This year, we have even more cities on our list as well as new industry thought leaders to inform, challenge and prepare you for success in today’s challenging construction industry. How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors.

Industrial 230

Industrial Contractors Consulting Florida 230

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 15, 2019

Last year we had a great time meeting with contractors all over the country and treating them to an afternoon networking reception packed with knowledge from top industry professionals, as well as an informative panel session of Viewpoint customers. Keynote content was good and interesting.

Roads 173

Roads Contractors Viewpoint Austin 173

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

Information and asset inventory can be viewed in a wide variety of ways depending upon user needs: displaying all the premises using pictures, 3D models, 2D CAD, detailed line items in list view, etc. In addition, many JOC contracts employ a negotiated source selection based upon best value procurement. info@4BT.US. [1]

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Visualization Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. We hope you benefit from the following information.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. If this is not the situation and if the only true source of information is an intermediary, such as a JOC consultant, additional clarification should be sought. Owner review of contractor proposal. Owner provide contractor with a notice to proceed (NTP). Owner project sign off.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Comparison Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

At any time during the process, the job order can be returned to the work management office for additional information. provide adequate information (e.g., The owner estimate or detailed analysis must be completed before receipt of the Contractor’s proposal and before negotiations take place. Negotiation of Task Order.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 28, 2017

Owner and contractor negotiate a review of any variances or conflicts. specific changes or requests additional information; or 3) Owner. information as specified in the JOC operations/execution manual. Owner compares it. to independent owner estimate. with the JOC program. There are three possible outcomes: 1) Owner.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Estimating Budgeting 100

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

If you’re a project or construction manager reading this blog, this information may not pertain directly to you, but the information is still good to know. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software US 136

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Due to the need for negotiations on individual projects and work orders and the lack of a defined scope of work at the beginning of the contract, a robust, collaborative partnering process must be established and maintained for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Enable cost management, 5.)

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Effectively manage concept development, requests for proposals, joint site visits, proposal reviews and negotiations, approvals/notices to proceed, regular inspections, checklists, close-outs, warranties, and more! Make better decisions faster. U nleash the power of BIM and full Document Management. Use and limits. Introduction.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Data is certainly important, especially actionable detailed transparent and objective sourced information, shared among all participants (FM, contractor, AEs, building users…) at early stages and throughout end-of-life. Negotiation-centered Dispute Resolution. Current, Actionable Information. Focus upon Outcomes. Collaboration.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2017

An Informal Compliance Review (ICR) is the most widely used form of review. Conversely, the lack of notes and formulas generally increase the negotiation and value of engineering time, the purchase order issuance time frame, and the time between estimate submittal and construction project start.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Estimating Documentation 100

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Programs should cover essential topics such as customer relationship management , negotiation techniques , and strategic planning. Effective training programs focus on improving communication , negotiation , and closing techniques among sales teams.

Construction 52

Construction Deals Environment Industrial 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Archive information and distribute required historical or current data, documents, or images to project stakeholders. COAA – Owners Perspective – BIM for FIM, BIFM – BIM for FM and a “Building Information Management Framework” – BIMF includes a laser sharp focus on integrated functional planning and cost metrics.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle BIM Estimating COAA 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

It’s the only way to ensure that staff have quick access to the data they need in order to make informed decisions. To complete punch lists and checklists, employees must return to the trailer or office to find and record information. Why is Integration Important? Put simply, disconnected systems increase risk.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Pay attention to education and training for both hard and soft skills; technical project management activities such as planning, risk management, reporting or financial control, communication, negotiating and coaching on your project managers’ development agenda. Tailor the information packages to the audience.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

The course covers the elements of JOC; task order scoping; task order proposal requesting, receiving, reviewing, evaluation, negotiation, and documentation; task order placement by ordering officers; key JOC management issues; and contract administration procedures under JOC. This includes USACE District support offices. Learn more.

Contract 100

Contract US Engineering Office 100