Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Effective procurement negotiation strategies are crucial for success in the construction industry. From securing high-quality materials at competitive prices to establishing strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams have a significant impact on the overall cost structure of a construction project.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Construction Security 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Day to day decision-making and workflows significantly vary from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. DO – Consider JOC and an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment within which early and ongoing communication and collaboration the norm.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Streamlined Negotiations : When cost data is verifiable and defensible, theres less room for disputes, leading to quicker client approvals and stronger working relationships. Avoid databases focused primarily on procurement or industry averages unless they include truly localized data.

Bidding 147

Bidding Construction Defense Contractors 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Although today’s construction processes are more specialized and fragmented than in ancient times, the underlying goal of integrating planning, design, procurement and project delivery/construction remains, aimed at improving efficiency, reducing conflicts, and enhancing project outcomes.

Contract 245

Contract Procurement Modeling Design 245

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Optimize procurement strategies based on local supplier pricing trends. Difficulties in contract negotiations due to unreliable cost baselines. Recent events (e.g., supply chain disruptions, steel tariffs, fuel price hikes) have caused rapid regional price changes that are not captured in national datasets or broad location factors.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Effective procurement is vital for project success. Construction procurement analytics and insights play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain, ensuring that materials and services are acquired efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes evaluating supplier performance, tracking costs, and assessing procurement processes.

Procurement 52

Procurement Construction Negotiation Software 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 28, 2024

The rise of construction procurement automation tools has revolutionized how companies manage their supply chains, enabling them to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. Why Automate Construction Procurement? Top Construction Procurement Automation Tools 1.

Procurement 52

Procurement Aconex Aconex Construction 52

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As projects become more complex, the need for streamlined, efficient procurement processes has never been more critical. Construction procurement management is where digital tools are making the most significant impact, helping businesses reduce costs, improve project timelines, and increase transparency.

Procurement 52

Procurement Management Construction Budget 52

Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2020

The unpredictable outcome of the UK negotiations to secure trade deals after the current EU deals expire at the end of the year would have been enough on its own to cause consternation in boardrooms across all industries, resulting in investment plans being at best postponed. Nick Barrett.

Procurement 59

Procurement Deals Negotiation Drawings 59

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Effective logistics and procurement are crucial for project success. Ensuring that materials are delivered on time and that procurement processes are efficient can significantly impact project timelines, costs, and overall quality. For insights on creating efficiency in construction logistics, check out Conwize’s article.

Procurement 52

Procurement Construction Resource Inventory 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. What is OPEN Job Order Contracting ? Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Reduced project delivery times.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Efficient procurement of construction materials is crucial for the success of any construction project. From managing costs to ensuring timely delivery, the strategies employed in procurement can significantly impact both the budget and the timeline of a project. Key Strategies for Optimizing Procurement 1.

Procurement 52

Procurement Materials Construction Forecasting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued by Owner (Issue by Procurement). Negotiation of Proposal. Pre­Proposal Meeting. Preliminary Proposal (Detailed line item proposal by JOC contractor using approved current unit price book. Job Order Issued.

Inspections 100

Inspections Negotiation Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2019

In fact, your construction use requires the use of prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon labor rates, it is likely best to procure them from a professional source. Using a Unit Price Book enables the development of full transparent, easily communicated, and detailed repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction project costs.

Negotiation 138

Negotiation Procurement Regulation Renovating 138

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.

Procurement 52

Procurement Industrial Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team., The procurement authority and. The procurement authority are typcially the only people who have the responsibility and authority to place JOC task orders. procurement authority. •

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Construction Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Neither TIE or the council had the necessary expertise to procure and manage a project like this.

Procurement 52

Procurement Transportation Contract Infrastructure 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Bidding 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. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows. Initial and Ongoing Training.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

Faster and more efficient than traditional construction procurement and project delivery methods. Reduced procurement and administrative costs. Based upon locally-research detailed line item construction cost data and proven LEAN business processes. Competitively-bid. Virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Change Orders Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2018

Job order contracting (JOC), which uses individual job orders written against a “master” contract, is one method the City’s Capital Project Management (CPM) staff uses to procure construction services. Negotiating the cost for individual projects is critical to ensuring the City receives quality work at a fair and reasonable price.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Guidelines Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2019

Job order contracting (JOC), which uses individual job orders written against a “master” contract, is one method the City’s Capital Project Management (CPM) staff uses to procure construction services. Negotiating the cost for individual projects is critical to ensuring the City receives quality work at a fair and reasonable price.

Arizona 100

Arizona Negotiation Contract Guidelines 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Bidding/Negotiating/Procurement. Both integrate design, construction, procurement, and all internal and external team members from conceptualize to hands-off, and even beyond. LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Project Delivery Method Selection. Construction Documents.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Agreement Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

But that’s not all, the DoD doesn’t leverage current system thinking and robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery workflows to maximize utilization of resource. The contracting officer shall negotiate the modification and make a determination that the price is fair and reasonable. (d) c) Limitations.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting provides the following benefits: Best value procurement and delivery of “turnkey” projects.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. Negotiations and Source Selection. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Facilities.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 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. Place limits on the use of non-prepriced line times.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

It is NOT solely a procurement method. Is also should NOT be used to bypass traditional procurement methods to simply save time or approve project that otherwise would not have been approved. Best Value Procurement. Negotiation-centered Dispute Resolution. All, however REQUIRE the following…. Focus upon Outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Construction method required by the procurement law in certain states. Allows for construction price “negotiation” based on an established construction cost unit-price book. Disadvantages. Advantages. Can reduce markups of general contractors.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J. As we aim to conclude contract negotiations in the coming weeks and months, we look forward to working with each of the selected contractors in the delivery of our ‘Pathway to 2030’projects.

Electrical 86

Electrical Deals Overhead Negotiation 86

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is both a LEAN construction delivery method and a method of procuring construction services through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity term contract, using task orders as needed for individual projects, where the task order price is based on a book of preestablished unit prices (Unit Price Book – UPB).

Consulting 100

Consulting Contract Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions. Examples include, Introduction to JOC, Introductory Line Item Estimating, Advanced Line Item Estimating, and Negotiating Task Orders. 3 JOC Misused as a Way to Bypass Procurement. Over, communication and collaboration are is central to success.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Reduced procurement costs. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Faster project delivery.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100