OPEN Job Order Contracting
OPEN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING is a systematic and dynamic approach to the repair, renovation, and minor new construction of buildings and other […]
OPEN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING is a systematic and dynamic approach to the repair, renovation, and minor new construction of buildings and other […]
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN construction process that must be implemented in an open manner in order to be efficient. All […]
Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Forget the past, and move toward greater collaboration and efficiency with open, shared construction […]
10 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Job Order Contract Understand your strategy and goals. Do you want only to […]
LEAN beats benchmarking every time. A benchmark is, “A standard by which a metric can be measured or judged.” With respect to […]
Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor […]
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Work Execution and Contract Administration During this operational phase of the JOC contract, procurement/facility management/engineering generate task orders for various construction services […]
Job Order Contract Staffing The initial planning for JOC staffing occurs during the JOC feasibility study. The minimum skills required to support […]
Job Order Contract Program Implementation
The JOC Program Guide provides an overview of strategic and tactical considerations for the planning, development, bidding, awarding, execution, and monitoring of […]
Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. The […]
The following are important considerations when selecting a Job Order Contract Unit Price Book… CSI MasterFormat – 50 Divisions Clear description in […]
4BT develops and maintains JOC unit price books containing costing data for individual construction tasks for a wide range of general construction, […]
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Properly designed and implemented JOC Programs deliver approximately 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, to the satisfaction […]
Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable […]
While BEST VALUE procurement is certainly a component on the path toward significantly improve AECOO outcomes, the real benefit comes from the […]
Building in Cloud – Important news and a completely free version for facilities managers The new version of Building in Cloud aims […]
The 2017 International Construction Cost Data Report puts New York City at the top of the list. International Construction Cost Data Report 2017 […]
The “BIM Revolution” fizzled since technology was never the problem. The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of […]
Real property owners, facilities management, contractors, AEs, and building users are rightly worried about the rising costs of getting the numerous renovation, […]
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(a) “Adjustment factor” / “coefficient+ – job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the organizations prices as published in the current unit price […]
AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. If the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owners sector […]
While properly designed and managed JOC Programs can delivery significant benefits, Job Order Contract Fraud Prevention should be thoroughly addressed. Job Order […]
Are you a real property owner looking to improve renovation – repair construction performance? Consider giving us a call, or send […]
What every Owner should know about Construction Delivery is that it affects success or failure more than any other element. At a […]
The OpenJOC (TM) Job Order Contracting– Partnered Best Value Construction Procurement can offer measurable, if not significant improvements for the numerous renovation, […]
JOC Project Delivery Integrates LEAN Pre-Construction Services to drive measurably improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. LEAN Pre-construction services provide a […]
LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization Project Delivery Method Selection Design Construction Documents Bidding/Negotiating/Procurement […]
While at some high level integration, ERP is valuable to FMers, especially from a financials perspective, let’s face it… it’s just another […]
Facilities management evolution is an ongoing process. SOURCE: NRC. 2008. Core Competencies for Federal Facilities Asset Management The only certainty […]
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value […]
The Job Order Contracting Task Order Process and LEAN Construction Delivery Approach exists to improve organizational performance specifically with respect to facilities […]
Job Order Contracting Helps Construction Contractors in several ways. If you firm has yet to participate in JOC Programs, it may be […]
The Best Value Job Order Contracting Alternative – Independent, Objective, Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – OpenJOC Independent, Objective, Best Value […]
OpenJOC – Job Order Contracting requirements, specifications, guidelines, and characteristics that can be used to assure consistency, limit variation, and enable optimal efficiency with […]
” Either Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM. ” is a sentence that should NEVER appear in a Job Order Contract RFP or […]
LEAN construction delivery is the solution to the AECOO sector’s track record of poor productivity. While LEAN processes have been deployed […]
It’s likely no surprise that construction industry productivity remains poor. Ninety percent (90%) of capital projects are not delivered on-time, on-budget, or […]
Facilities Asset Management and Enabling The Workforce requires a focus upon managing relationships, transactions, information, tools, and resources. Enabling the workforce specifically […]
OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting delivers optimized facility renovation, repair, and minor new construction services via teamwork and the consistent implementation of […]
Setting up a LEAN Job Order Contract.. OpenJOC, a LEAN Job Order Contract, provides an environment that efficiently supports core facilities management […]
Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide objective analysis of select aspects of the built environment. KPIs are essential to facilities management, […]
There is only one barrier to the efficient management of the built environment…. commitment. While BIM has been hyped by vendors and […]
Four BT, LLC (4BT – www.4BT.US), offers expanded Job Order Contracting solutions. 4BT provides advanced expanded Job Order Contracting solutions for the construction […]
Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. INTRODUCTION – The goal of […]
An introduction to LEAN Facilities Management involves discussions about collaboration, competencies, tools, interpersonal relationships, delegation, strategy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement. […]
LEAN FM Involves Leveraging Teams and Diverse Skills. There is nothing new or complex about LEAN FM. It’s benefits of delivering 90%+ […]
LEAN Facilities Management Drives Optimal Outcomes for owners, facilities users, contractors, architects, engineers, and oversight groups. LEAN is not new to the […]
Deploy your Job Order Contract optimally using LEAN best management practices and supporting tools and services provided by JOC professionals with your […]
Prioritizing Job Order Contract Task Orders is a key part of providing efficient facilities management services on an ongoing basis. Job Order […]
Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data is changing the way architects, engineers, contractors, subs, and owners interact. The OpenCost Approach provides a […]
LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths Senior Vice President at Four BT, LLC #1. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require […]
INTRODUCTION – Procuring Construction Performance with Job Order Contracting yields significantly outcomes for owners, contractors, and facilities users. Traditional construction delivery such […]
Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques By Four BT, LLC INTRODUCTION Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, […]
JOC Users The following sectors use Job Order Contracting. The list is in approximate order regarding capability (primary) and volume (secondary). […]
Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics Improve your JOC Program today with independent, objective, locally researched cost data. Detailed Line Item […]
The application of LEAN methods and best management practices can significantly improve your job order contract. The potential for fraud, waste or […]
Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating Not surprisingly there is a great deal of […]
While specific procedures are tailored to your JOC Program, here is a JOC Process Post Task Order Approval. Once a JOC project […]
Do you need a better Job Order Contract? At the very least, a Job Order Contract should be all of the following… […]
Job Order Contract Estimate Management Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting 5 – Project Goals and Objectives: Project Goal Objective Project Time frame Paperless review, research, and internal […]
LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs”. Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3 – Hoe to provide focus upon best value, quality, timeliness, and reasonable cost, assuring overall satisfaction. […]
LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROCESS INTRO 2 – LEAN Construction is an integral part of JOC and other integrated project delivery methods. […]
LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting follows the fundamental aspects of integrated […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting requires adherence to and the continuous improvement of process, and a central focus upon transparency, competency, relationships, and […]
Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs is a critical aspect of facilities management. Key elements associated with Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs include the following: Experience […]
Key characteristics of actionable construction cost data for Job Order Contracting… Independent Source Locally Researched CSI Masterformat data architecture Clear concise definitions […]
IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. IPD […]
Job Order Contracting Competency 101 – The basic element of LEAN construction for renovation, repair, and minor new construction of the built […]
Job Order Contracting FAQs are provided to assist in understanding JOC processes and procedures as well as improve the final outcomes for […]
LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated […]
RFP JOC Construction Contractors – Solicitation is for JOC construction services for the maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of […]
Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. These reviews should be done by […]
Appropriate Job Order Contract Roles and Responsibilities promote best management practices and optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. JOC Procurement/Purchasing/Contracting Authority The Real Property […]
The OpenJOC Process Job Order Contract Best Management Practices for Owners and Contractors that DEMAND Best Value, Quality, and Maximum Productivity. Independent, […]
16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Learn […]
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Real Property Owners, Facilities Management, and Construction Contractors can all benefit from enhanced project productivity, quality, and satisfaction. All are attainable with […]
Strategic Considerations for a JOC Program include a thorough Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Development and review of Strategic Considerations for […]
Here are a few considerations for structuring a job order contract and implementation. A JOC contract includes one or more coefficients, a […]
METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management LEAN Operations Maintenance Management improves use of existing resources and better supports organizational needs. METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance […]
Efficiency is driven by collaboration and construction collaboration requires common terms, as well as standardized, locally researched cost cost data, and LEAN […]
LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of […]
LEAN Construction Improves Success LEAN construction delivers over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties. The […]
Public sector facilities managers have a fiduciary responsibility is to secure maximum value for funding allocated for building and infrastructure repair, renovation, […]
Move Beyond Spreadsheets for Job Order Contracting…. When it comes to collaborative and efficient Job Order Contracting for real property portfolios, facilities professionals learn […]
List of Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators / Metrics: (1) Thermal comfort (e.g. temperature, mean radiant temperature, humidity and air speed) (2) […]
Collaborative facilities management can, and must… foster a better understanding of how the built environment influences human behavior, health and organizational productivity promote […]
Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. A partial list is shown below: Organizational Strategy, Goals, Required Outcomes Budgeting/Capital Planning […]
Open Data Job Order Contracting should be a requirement for any JOC Program. Open Data Job Order Contracting WHAT…. Open Data for […]
Improving Job Order Contracts to maximize renovation, repair, and construction productivity is easy if you have the right approach, tools, and training. […]
Job Order Contacting in the Cloud helps you to deliver more renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s […]
JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order […]