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? Is it providing the benefits you anticipated…. saving money, providing on-demand quality services? […]
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 is critical to improving communication, productivity, and overall satisfaction. While the most popular source of […]
Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. As a real proper owner, […]
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 requires Owners to take responsibility for their facilities and other forms of built structures. This simply cannot […]
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 The National BIM Standard Definition from 2007, NBIMS states that […]
Outsourcing Job Order Contracts is contrary to the fundamental concepts this LEAN construction delivery method and at best should be considered only […]
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 drives an open, transparent approach that is best suited for collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction Cost Data While […]
Phases of a Job Order Contract Task Order As a the most widely used LEAN construction delivery method, Job Order Contracting can deliver […]
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Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. Job Order Contract Staffing […]
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 are the detailed tasks, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete a renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability or new construction […]
Construction Project Management activities, adequately supported by LEAN construction processes (JOC, IPD,PPP), a common data environment(CDE), and technologies such as the Cloud […]
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 can benefit from LEAN business practices, a focus upon education and training, and collaborative technology. […]
Facilities Lifecycle Management requires increased competency on the part of facilities owners and facilities management. See asset life-cycle model… A total cost […]
A JOC Cooperative is a method of procuring and implementing job order contracting services primarily for public sector agencies that anticipate an […]
In general, it is advantageous, if not a best management practice, to require all renovation. repair, maintenance, construction projects, as well as […]
JOC Consultants Hiring JOC Consultants to basically outsource Job Order Contract Program management and providing payment to the JOC Consultant as a […]
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Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management 2017, Cholakis, P. (Four BT) Moscardi, L. (Lemsys) Imagine […]
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Best Practice Job Order Contracting The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Other non-DOD […]
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 There are basically two methods to consider when writing a Job Order Contract Task Order: #1 […]
Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology Improved Facilities Management Outcomes According to the International Energy Agency, almost 30% of worldwide energy is […]
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 A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. Also referred […]
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses […]
Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. […]
Creating a cost estimate in construction requires experience not only in estimating but in actual construction tasks. Field experience on job sites […]
Job Order Contracting Events… The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) is seeking Facility Managers, Client […]
TOP 10 LEANCONSTRUCTION BASICS The application of LEANconstruction is a focus upon best value for all project participants. While some will argue […]
A Construction Repair Cost Estimator for Public Agencies is now available that is independent, objective, and cost-effective. Forget out databases that […]
A Lean Construction Common Data Environment is important to improving collaboration, quality, delivery times, and overall project satisfaction. Job Order Contracting, JOC, […]
Define Construction Procurement Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Perhaps not. Improper construction procurement methods […]
What is JOC What is JOC might be answered differently by a real property owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor. The […]
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. As is the case for […]
If your interested in a sample job order contract, just send us your government sector/industry and we will be happy to assist […]
Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. People and processes should support core organizational strategies and goals. […]
The JOC Unit Price Book 2017 JOB ORDER CONTRACTING GUIDE is and independent , objective, transparent, and best value resource for Job […]
This Job Order Contract Audit Report dated 10/31/2016 is a follow up the an early JOC Audit conducted by City of Long […]
Alternative Construction Delivery Methods provide significant benefits to traditional Design/Bid/Build, and are the first step toward change management and improved construction outcomes. […]
JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Basic steps involved in […]
LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. Focus upon technology will do little to improve construction or facilities management […]
IFMA – Efficient Repair, Renovation, Sustainability Project Delivery Methods Improving facilities management in terms of efficient repair, renovation, sustainability practices required a […]
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Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual A detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual is a key component of any successful JOC Program. […]
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Job Order Contract Program Development Leveraging objective and independent expertise is very valuable to the job order contract program development process. The […]
Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy A Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy based upon best management practices considers multiple interrelated factors. Here is […]
Job Order Contract Implementation Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first […]
BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements […]
There are multiple significant and beneficial outcomes with job order contacting if programs are implements properly. Job order contacting is a LEAN […]
JOC Unit Price Book UPB considerations for procurement include financial transparency, local research, current actionable data, and use of common terms and […]
Financial transparency, local research, current actionable data, the use of common terms in plain English and MasterFormat data organization are requisite […]
List of Common Construction Abbreviations The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. […]
What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices As a construction contractor considering a Job […]
Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be […]
Additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses The below additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses have limited availability. Please contact the appropriate authority […]
DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BASIC Course Control Number: 990 Course Number: 41DJB01A Length: 16 CEUs: 2.0 PDHs: 0.0 LUs: 0.0 PDUs: 0.0 CMs: 0.0 ACE: 0.0 CEHs: 0.0 […]
Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing […]
JOC Software Technology: Do’s JOC software technology should primarily focus upon enabling contractors and owners to create detailed line item construction costs […]
Job Order Contract Task Order Process Here are a few “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for your job order contract task order process. JOC […]
Selecting a job order contracting consultant is important to the success of a Job Order Contract for Owners that are new to […]
Job Order Contract Training and Certification are key to a successful Job Order Contracting Program. Virtual, Regional, On-site Introductory, Advanced, Refresher Instructor, […]
Job Order Contract – Who, What, How, Why, & Timing The Who, What, How, Why, & Timing of a Job Order Contract requires […]
Job Order Contracting Services and Tools should be based upon open standards, locally researched cost data, and best value for all participants. […]
The primary focus of any “best practice” Job Order Contract is to develop, support, and manage long term win-win relationships between Owners […]
Keeping up with the growing backlog of facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance is a never ending challenge for colleges and universities. The […]
Job Order Contracting (JOC) is both a LEAN construction delivery method and a method of procuring construction services through an indefinite delivery, […]
Every Job Order Contract should have an Operations Manual / Execution Guide. What’s in yours? Job Order Contract Operations Guide TABLE […]
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Explaining Job Order Contracting and LEAN Efficient Construction Delivery… Ok, so Job Order Contracting and LEAN construction delivery have little to do […]
Download the White Paper – BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) This paper focuses upon the roles and responsibilities of […]
OpenJOC required owner consideration of the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical components of a Job Order Contract. While JOC Programs are capable of providing […]
Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. A Job Order […]
Even a JOC Plan Can Go Wrong Facility managers and real property owners struggle with their numerous and ongoing renovation, repair, sustainability maintenance, and […]
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Owner customers, tenant activities, preventive maintenance programs, and other in-house facilities inspection programs generate […]
Job Order Contracting Glossary Terms and Definitions associated with a Job Order Contract Unit Price Book (UPB): The list and price information […]
Training for Job Order Contracting Introductory, Advanced, Regional, Virtual, On-site, & Certification Whether are an Owner with a current JOC Program in […]
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Collaborative Construction Contracts Drive BIM, not Technology Introduction BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies, holds promise, […]
What is OpenJOC? OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery […]
Objective, Independent, and Cost Effective Line Item Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – Unit Price Book – UPB Objective, Independent, and […]
Optimal construction outcomes such as 90%+ of project on-time and on-budget and 96% satisfaction levels are achieved daily, however, by less than 5% […]
Best Management Practice (BMP) JOC by the Numbers Early engagement of contractors in a collaborative process. Transparent pricing. The costs of each project […]
Performance-based Construction Contracting Performance Based Contract Management principles for Construction have existed for decades, and include Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order […]
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTRACTOR’S JOB ORDER CONTRACT COEFFICIENT A Job Order Contract Coefficient is a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not included […]
JOC Work Order Process / Job Order Process Work request Technical/engineering team reviews request for JOC suitability JOC Administrator (contracting/purchasing authority) works […]
Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Over the […]
The History of Job Order Contracting BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION Early 1980’s – U.S. Military Academy, West Point, facility engineers realized the disadvantages […]
ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Awards Four BT Job Order Contract Consulting Nationwide innovative cooperative selects Four BT, LLC to provide […]
A Fresh Approach to Efficient Construction Delivery The capture of integrated knowledge in an organized way should drive planning. -Alvin Toffler, Author […]
