4BT, founded in 2016, is a certified veteran-owned small business (VOSB), and was founded by JOC program management, technology, and cost data experts with decades of experience with industry sector leading organization including the RS Means Company, LLC, 4Clicks Solutions, LLC, and VFA, Inc.
4BT provides a complete range of JOC tools and services, including but not limited to,
- enterprise JOC knowledge management technology,
- locally researched facilities repair, maintenance, and construction cost data inclusive of line-item modifiers,
- technical specifications, and full training,
- consulting, and
- support services.
4BT tools and services were specifically developed to provide a lower cost, higher performing Job Order Contracting Solution. Instead of a sole focus upon faster procurement we enable on time, on budget, quality outcomes. We of an alternative to a monopolized JOC market with excessive administration costs based on percentage fees of total JOC construction volume. Multiple audits of JOC Programs clearly support the need for better performing JOC solutions (JOC Program audits can be found here or via internet search.)
JOC (JOB ORDER CONTRACTING) Programs, however, can fail if they….
- do not abide by core JOC and LEAN and principles,
- do not focus upon building and keeping public sector owner and contractor capabilities and knowledge via a collaborative robust process,
- require reliance upon full-time “JOC consultants”,
- require payment associating fees based upon a percentage (%) of JOC construction value, resulting in an average 10x cost liability versus simple procurement of software, cost data, and support services. Based upon best management practices and readily available tools and support services, there should never be need for a long-term and/or perpetual “JOC consultant” to “manage” a JOC Program. A best value JOC Program outcome can only be reached by continuous improvement enabled, per LEAN principles, whereby all participants are being fully informed and enabled to contribute to problem solving and driving mutually beneficial best value outcomes without the barrier of a third parties.
- lack of robust ongoing evaluation procedures to assure consistent, compliant program execution.
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