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 […]
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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) […]
Collaborative Facilities Management
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
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
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
Improving Job Order Contracts to maximize renovation, repair, and construction productivity is easy if you have the right approach, tools, and training. […]
Job Order Contracting in the Cloud
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
JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order […]
Delivering Better Facilities Through LEAN Construction and Owner Leadership
Delivering Better Facilities Through LEAN Construction and Owner Leadership … The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated […]
Job Order Contracting Benefits
Job Order Contracting Benefits Job Order Contracting benefits all participants and stakeholders – facilities management, DPW, engineering, real property owners, facility users, […]
LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating
LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating Four BT, LLC Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating and ongoing construction project/program […]
Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity
Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Job Order […]
BIM for FM
BIM for FM BIM for Facilities Management – 12 Reasons Peter Cholakis Senior Vice President at Four BT, LLC, Moscardi, Lemsys SRL 12 […]
Improve Construction Productivity
Improve Construction Productivity using Integrated Project Delivery, Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other proven LEAN construction methods. Research has clearly determined as […]
Job Order Contracting Information
Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Public works contracts vary from private sector contracts in that legislation sets […]
CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices
CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices span a broad range of services, competencies, processes, and tools required to assure the built environment will […]
Job Order Contracting Program Manager
Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager […]
Stop Using Construction Cost Indexes, Location Indexes, Location Factors
Whether you are involved in Job Order Contracting or engaging in general construction cost estimating its time to Stop Using Construction Cost […]
Facilities Management Glossary
Facilities Management Glossary Facilities management glossary provided to improve collaboration and productivity for real property owners, contractors, architects, engineers & oversight groups […]
LEAN Construction Primer
LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, […]
Construction Cost Estimating Software
Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! The only […]
Job Order Contract Outsourcing
Job Order Contract outsourcing of core management is inconsistent with its inherent design and function. outsource (verb) – to make an arrangement where an […]
Job Order Contract Open Standards
Job Order Contract Open Standards increase collaboration and productivity for owners and contractors as well as improve financial visibility. OpenJOC provides facilities […]
LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting Standards
LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting Standards provide requirements, workflows, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that renovation, […]
Good JOC Program
What is a Good JOC Program ? A Good JOC Program is … ✓ proactive, ✓ a team effort, ✓ based on […]
Six Key Job Order Contract Features Assure Success
Six Key Job Order Contract Features Assure Success for real property owners, contractors, and oversight groups. Six Key Job Order Contract Features […]
Community-based Construction Cost Estimating
Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCostTM Approach Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of […]
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and […]
Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes
Optimizing Construction Cost Estimating Outcomes requires experience, LEAN management practices, common data outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement. The OpenCost Approach incorporates significant improvements […]
How Good is Your Job Order Contracting Program?
How Good is Your Job Order Contracting Program? Is it providing the benefits you anticipated…. saving money, providing on-demand quality services? […]
4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book
4BT OpenJOCTM Unit Price Book (UPB) The 4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book contains line item task descriptions and costs for […]
Independent Objective Locally Researched Construction Cost Data
Independent Objective Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is critical to improving communication, productivity, and overall satisfaction. While the most popular source of […]
Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts
Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. As a real proper owner, […]
Challenges facing Owners LEAN Facilities Management
Their are many Challenges facing Owners LEAN Facilities Management in terms of moving from theory to practice. Achievement of LEAN Facilities Management requires […]
LEAN Construction in the Public Sector
LEAN Construction in the Public Sector requires Owners to take responsibility for their facilities and other forms of built structures. This simply cannot […]
Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build
Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all […]
Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405A
Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405A The National BIM Standard Definition from 2007, NBIMS states that […]
Outsourcing Job Order Contracts
Outsourcing Job Order Contracts is contrary to the fundamental concepts this LEAN construction delivery method and at best should be considered only […]
2017 Construction Labor Cost Data
To date, 2017 Construction Labor Cost Data shows a increase of 2.5%-2.7% (over 12 months period), indicating a strong overall industry and consistent with […]
LEAN Construction Cost Data
LEAN Construction Cost Data drives an open, transparent approach that is best suited for collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction Cost Data While […]
Job Order Contract Task Order
Phases of a Job Order Contract Task Order As a the most widely used LEAN construction delivery method, Job Order Contracting can deliver […]
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES provides by Four BT, LLC , provider of independent, objective, and best values JOC solutions – UPBs, Technology, […]
Job Order Contract Staffing
Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. Job Order Contract Staffing […]
Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan
The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE. It […]
Hard Construction Costs
Hard Construction Costs are the detailed tasks, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete a renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability or new construction […]
Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management activities, adequately supported by LEAN construction processes (JOC, IPD,PPP), a common data environment(CDE), and technologies such as the Cloud […]
Estimate Construction Costs
Learning how to estimate construction costs will minimal variation requires a decade or move of experience and observing several key LEAN construction […]
Traditional Construction Cost Estimating
Traditional Construction Cost Estimating Traditional Construction Cost Estimating can benefit from LEAN business practices, a focus upon education and training, and collaborative technology. […]
Facilities Lifecycle Management
Facilities Lifecycle Management requires increased competency on the part of facilities owners and facilities management. See asset life-cycle model… A total cost […]
JOC Cooperative
A JOC Cooperative is a method of procuring and implementing job order contracting services primarily for public sector agencies that anticipate an […]
LEAN Construction Masterformat
In general, it is advantageous, if not a best management practice, to require all renovation. repair, maintenance, construction projects, as well as […]
Why Public Sector Building Owners Should NOT Pay Percentage-based Compensation to JOC Consultants
JOC Consultants Hiring JOC Consultants to basically outsource Job Order Contract Program management and providing payment to the JOC Consultant as a […]
The Definitive Guide To Job Order Contracting
Request The Definitive Guide to Order Contracting to learn: How to create a solid Job Order Contracting Program to meet your goals […]
Construction Document Information Management
Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management 2017, Cholakis, P. (Four BT) Moscardi, L. (Lemsys) Imagine […]
4BT-CE OpenJOC Building in Cloud
4BT-CE OpenJOCTM Building in Cloud The Best Value Cloud-based Job Order Contracting Solution Are you paying excessive fees? Are you using “average […]
Best Practice Job Order Contracting
Best Practice Job Order Contracting The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Other non-DOD […]
Commercial Construction Cost Estimator – Unit Price Estimating
Being a good commercial construction cost estimator requires years of experience in the field as well as estimating at a line item […]
Writing a Job Order Contract Task Order
Writing a Job Order Contract Task Order There are basically two methods to consider when writing a Job Order Contract Task Order: #1 […]
Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology
Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology Improved Facilities Management Outcomes According to the International Energy Agency, almost 30% of worldwide energy is […]
JOC Program Guide
The JOC Program Guide provides a framework for organizations considering, or in the process of implementing or executing a Job Order Contract. […]
Job Order Contracting Guide
Job Order Contracting Guide A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. Also referred […]
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses […]