Open Construction Cost Estimating
Open construction cost estimating, as employed in 4BT’s OpenCost(TM) approach, simply provides the following… #1. Improves budgeting, design, construction, and operations […]
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LEAN Construction Delivery and supporting cloud-based technology
“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you”. Ashleigh Brilliant LEAN Construction […]
Making Construction Efficient
Making construction efficient is not rocket science. You might assume that real property owners are demonstrating competence and leadership and using proven […]
How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book
Selecting the right Unit Price Book (UPB) is critical to the success of a Job Order Contract. Learn more about How t […]
Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices
Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis […]
Local Construction Cost Data
Local construction cost data is critical to owners, builders, and architects. Using area cost factors or “localization factors” simply doesn’t work as […]
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 […]
Job Order Contracting – LEAN, OPEN, Efficient
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
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
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
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 2018 and Beyond
Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor […]
FREE Cloud-based Construction Collaboration Tool
Collaborate Anywhere-Anytime Free Free Cloud-based Construction Collaboration Platform A FREE cloud-based collaboration platform that allows construction professionals and owners to work together on virtually […]
Job Order Contract Execution
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
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
Job Order Contract Program Implementation
JOC Program Guide – Job Order Contract Considerations
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
Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. The […]
Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics
The following are important considerations when selecting a Job Order Contract Unit Price Book… CSI MasterFormat – 50 Divisions Clear description in […]
Job Order Contracting Services & Tools
4BT develops and maintains JOC unit price books containing costing data for individual construction tasks for a wide range of general construction, […]
OpenJOC (TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Framework
Collect, select and prioritize the right initiatives Optimize your resource allocation and planning Develop your team LEAN construction delivery – project and […]
Highly Performing Job Order Contracts
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! Open, Best Value, Efficient
Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable […]
LEAN Construction PROJECT DELIVERY
While BEST VALUE procurement is certainly a component on the path toward significantly improve AECOO outcomes, the real benefit comes from the […]
Cloud Facilities Management – Free Version
Building in Cloud – Important news and a completely free version for facilities managers The new version of Building in Cloud aims […]
International Construction Cost Data Report
The 2017 International Construction Cost Data Report puts New York City at the top of the list. International Construction Cost Data Report 2017 […]
Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled
The “BIM Revolution” fizzled since technology was never the problem. The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of […]
LEAN Construction Delivery for Renovation, Repair, and Minor New Projects
Real property owners, facilities management, contractors, AEs, and building users are rightly worried about the rising costs of getting the numerous renovation, […]
Job Order Contracting Done Right
Job Order Contracting done right with What is 4BT OpenJOC Building in Cloud? Just for starters… Project Management Measurably improve your organization’s […]
FREE Project Construction Facilities Management Software
FREE Project, Construction, Facilities Management Software… No credit cards, no gimmicks., period. Improve your team’s efficiency and have all the information and […]
JOC Tutorial #71 – Terms
(a) “Adjustment factor” / “coefficient+ – job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the organizations prices as published in the current unit price […]
AECOO – LEAN Construction Management
AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. If the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owners sector […]
Job Order Contract Fraud Prevention
While properly designed and managed JOC Programs can delivery significant benefits, Job Order Contract Fraud Prevention should be thoroughly addressed. Job Order […]
Improve Renovation – Repair Construction Performance
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
What every Owner should know about Construction Delivery is that it affects success or failure more than any other element. At a […]
Job Order Contracting- Partnered Best Value Construction Procurement
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
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
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 […]
ERP, BIM … Are they really useful to Facilities Management
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
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
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value […]
Job Order Contracting Task Order Process
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
Job Order Contracting Helps Construction Contractors in several ways. If you firm has yet to participate in JOC Programs, it may be […]
Independent Objective Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – OpenJOC
The Best Value Job Order Contracting Alternative – Independent, Objective, Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – OpenJOC Independent, Objective, Best Value […]
Job Order Contracting requirements, specifications, guidelines, and characteristics
OpenJOC – Job Order Contracting requirements, specifications, guidelines, and characteristics that can be used to assure consistency, limit variation, and enable optimal efficiency with […]
Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM
” 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
LEAN construction delivery is the solution to the AECOO sector’s track record of poor productivity. While LEAN processes have been deployed […]
Construction Industry Productivity Remains Pool
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
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
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
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
Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide objective analysis of select aspects of the built environment. KPIs are essential to facilities management, […]
Focus Upon LEAN Construction to Improve Productivity
There is only one barrier to the efficient management of the built environment…. commitment. While BIM has been hyped by vendors and […]
Expanded Job Order Contracting Solutions
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
Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. INTRODUCTION – The goal of […]
Introduction to LEAN Facilities Management
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
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
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
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
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
Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data is changing the way architects, engineers, contractors, subs, and owners interact. The OpenCost Approach provides a […]
Common Myths Associated with LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management
LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths Senior Vice President at Four BT, LLC #1. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require […]
Procuring Construction Performance with Job Order Contracting
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
Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques By Four BT, LLC INTRODUCTION Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, […]
JOC Users
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
Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics Improve your JOC Program today with independent, objective, locally researched cost data. Detailed Line Item […]
IMPROVE YOUR JOB ORDER CONTRACT
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
Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating Not surprisingly there is a great deal of […]
JOC Process Post Task Order Approval
While specific procedures are tailored to your JOC Program, here is a JOC Process Post Task Order Approval. Once a JOC project […]
Better JOB ORDER CONTRACT
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 […]
Actionable Construction Cost Data for Job Order Contracting
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
IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. IPD […]
Job Order Contracting Course – Competency 101
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
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
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
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
Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. These reviews should be done by […]
Job Order Contract Roles and Responsibilities
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
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
16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Learn […]
RFP for JOC Construction Services – ADDENDUM
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Job Order Contracting JOC Integrated Project Delivery
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
Strategic Considerations for a JOC Program include a thorough Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Development and review of Strategic Considerations for […]
Structuring a Job Order Contract
Here are a few considerations for structuring a job order contract and implementation. A JOC contract includes one or more coefficients, a […]
LEAN Operations Maintenance Management
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 […]
Construction Collaboration Requires Common Terms
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 LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of […]
LEAN Construction Improves Success
LEAN Construction Improves Success LEAN construction delivers over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties. The […]
Job Order Contract Compliance
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
Move Beyond Spreadsheets for Job Order Contracting…. When it comes to collaborative and efficient Job Order Contracting for real property portfolios, facilities professionals learn […]
Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators
List of Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators / Metrics: (1) Thermal comfort (e.g. temperature, mean radiant temperature, humidity and air speed) (2) […]