A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management
A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements.
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Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are NOT the Same
est Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same.
Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry. The terms “Best Value” and “LEAN” can be used interchangeably.
OpenBUILD(TM) The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility
OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management
Too little, too late? FEDERAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARD December 2022
FEDERAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARD
PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction
PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction
Physical Asset Management Optimization: People, Processes, Information, and Technology
Physical Asset Management Optimization: People, Processes, Information, and Technology
Objective and Defensible Facility Conditions Assessment – Critical, but rarely practiced
An objective and defensible facilities conditions assessment is critical to efficient management of any facilities portfolio. Unfortunately, the data obtained in most assessments is not presented in a manner to rely upon associated costs for deferred maintenance, or in a manny to enable integration into efficient, robust, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities
Why Job Order Contracting was developed
Why Job Order Contracting was developed.
Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs (Source).
How to better incorporate cost data into capital facility planning
To better incorporate cost data into capital facility planning requires a robust actionable local market database.
Traditional Facilities Construction Cost Management Failure – Repair, Reno, Maintenance, and New Builds
Traditional Facilities Construction Cost Management Failure – Repair, Reno, Maintenance, and New Builds failure is prevalent
What’s WRONG with LEAN Construction?
What’s WRONG with LEAN Construction?
A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity
A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity enables measurable improvement in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build efficiency involves strengthening the focus on implementation. A critical aspect involves balancing standardization of activities and information with empowering those doing the work on site.
Improving Facilities Sustainment Outcomes
Improving facilities sustainment outcomes is critical to meeting mission, environment, and financial requirements. Sustainment includes all maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for repairs.
LEAN Job Order Contracting
LEAN Job Order Contracting is the process of integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery for physical infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, across disparate internal and external teams, within a common data environment (CDE) to consistently enable quality, on time and on budget outcomes.
MANAGE Construction, Repair, and Renovation projects by EMPOWERING teams –
MANAGE Construction, Repair, and Renovation projects by EMPOWERING internal and external teams to plan, procure, and execute projects collaboratively on an early and ongoing basis, while also ensuring a detailed, clearly communicated, and verifiable cost and technical scope of work.
Begin to Improve Facilities Management Today
Improve Facilities Management by implementing change. Change that will result in significant improvement in all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities and outcomes.
JOC Regulatory Landscape
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Productive Job Order Contracting
Productive Job Order Contracting provides cost visibility and transparency, and can be deployed at a 10x savings versus traditional offerings.
LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services
An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Efficient, balanced, and collaborative Integrated […]
Facilitating BEST VALUE OUTCOMES in the built asset industry through robust PROCESS and collaboration.
Facilitating BEST VALUE OUTCOMES in the built asset industry
Valid construction estimates
Valid construction estimates are critical to efficient construction project management and best value outcomes.
Selecting JOC Contractors
Selecting JOC Contractors involves more than simply reviewing their coefficients/bid factors.
When considering JOC Contractors, remember you are investing to assure a long term, mutually beneficial relationship.
Integrate Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery – An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment
Integrate Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery – A Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment
A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.
A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.
Effective Strategies to Improve Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes
The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Tools and […]
The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities
The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities is the fundamental cause of rampant environmental and economic waste. The […]
ISO 50001-based energy management system
ISO 50001-based energy management system is flawed and will provide little benefit with respect to the environment or cost management
WBS-Work Breakdown Structure Matters
WBS-Work Breakdown Structure Matters for every repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Terms and hierarchy are critical. WBS is significantly enhanced by […]
Rethink your JOC Program
Rethink your JOC Program to achieve optimal outcomes and full compliance in concert with public sector stewardship.
Rethinking Construction Cost Data and Improving Outcomes
Rethinking construction cost data is the first step towards improving repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes.
Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management
Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget.
The bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required.
Nonresidential Construction Market Update 2022 – Impact of higher financing and project delivery costs
Nonresidential construction DOWN decreased 0.4% in August Largest declines in Highway/street, Water supply and Public Safety Other sectors down include – Commercial, […]
Public Sector Facilities Stewardship and Data-driven Decision Making
Public Sector Facilities Stewardship and Data-driven Decision Making… Possibilities or not?
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Local Market Construction Cost Data
Local Market Construction Cost Data
Current Construction Cost Data CSI Masterformat
Current Construction Cost Data CSI Masterformat is critical to cost visibility and cost management for both owners and design-builders throughout the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery life-cycle.
LEAN Job Order Contacting Solution
The 4BT LEAN Job Order Contacting Solution significantly improves quality, project delivery times, and overall outcomes.
Listing of LEAN Construction Practices
Listing of LEAN Construction Practices
Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services
Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services requires Obtaining the maximum projected value for each dollar of expenditure and ensuring that all purchasing transactions follow all state, local and federal regulation.
Managing Multiple JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, UPBs, and Workorders
Managing Multiple JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, UPBs, and Workorders efficiently requires a robust LEAN process and support tools and services.
JOC Program Line-item Estimating
While some degree of unit cost aggregation may be unavoidable, using assemblies or other “less detailed” groupings may adversely impact cost analysis, […]
Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services
Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order […]
Turnkey JOC Program
The 4BT-PEP is a turnkey JOC Program that delivers the highest performance at the lowest possible administrative cost. 4BT exclusively provides all […]
Built Environment Sustainability – A Critical Need
Built Environment Sustainability is critical to environmental and economic security.
The role of procurement in measurably improving construction productivity
The role of procurement in measurably improving construction productivity is critical to consistent achievement of best value outcomes.
Construction Project Delivery Leadership – Public Sector
Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Efficient management of the built environment is critical to […]
Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Management (CM), Design-Build-Operate (DBO), Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Project Alliancing (PA), Cost Led Procurement (CLP), Integrated Project Insurance (IPI), Two Stage Open Book and Early BIM Partnering (EBP}, LEAN Job Order Contracting (4BT-OpenJOC System)
Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Management (CM), Design-Build-Operate (DBO), Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Project Alliancing (PA), Cost Led Procurement (CLP), […]
Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals
Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals include…
Optimizing asset value
Life-cycle management in concert with organizational mission
Maximization of maintenance and repair cost visibility and cost management
Mitigation of unplanned events
Enhancement of facility user experiences and satisfaction
2022 Job Order Contracting
4BT, founded in 2016, is a certified veteran-owned small business (VOSB), and was founded by JOC program management, technology, and cost data […]
Standardized repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes and workflows and continuously improve
Select, define, clarify, and cost all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds Leverage current, granular, local labor, material, and equipment costs to […]
Root Causes of Construction Project Variability
Here a list of the root causes of construction project variability resulting in 85% of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds […]
Construction Productivity Solutions
Construction productivity solutions are readily available that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery to consistently enable on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes with full […]
Improving Public Sector Facilities Life-cycle Management – Hard Questions MUST be asked and ANSWERED!
Improving Public Sector Facilities Life-cycle Management
Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research
Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research
LEAN Construction Facts
LEAN Construction Facts are critical to improving productivity, quality, and conserving economic and environmental resources. Integrated project delivery and job order contracting solutions are readily available.
Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration
Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. The traits of collaboration include: co-location commitment multidisciplinary work decision authority productive environment training […]
ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency
ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenace Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency, Traditional facilities […]
Collaboration in Construction is NOT a CHOICE
Collaboration in construction is not a choice if your goals are consistent quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and […]
LEAN Capital Project Delivery
LEAN Capital Project Delivery increases efficiency and reduces facilities management costs via the implementation of a robust programmatic process to all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build requirements,
Learning about Job Order Contracting?
Learning about Job Order Contracting? What is Job Order Contracting (JOC)? JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. […]
Successful Job Order Contract Program Requirements
Job Order Contract Program Requirements include Mandatory initial and ongoing training, Quantitative key performance indicators, a locally researched unit price book, and owner leadership and commitment.
Construction Cost Estimating Lunacy!
accuracy: ac·cu·ra·cy – the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a […]
The Reality of Construction Cost Management
The reality of construction cost management is that it is impossible without visibility. Over 95% of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new […]
JOC Programs that make sense.
JOC Programs that make sense deliver comprehensive, integrated robust processes, professional services, and enabling software solutions to enable public sector facilities management teams to more efficient mange building and other structure in concert with mission goals.
Roadmap to LEAN Construction – Existing robust integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery
Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the […]
2022 Construction Materials Costs
Looking for locally researched current detailed construction cost data? www.4bt.us
The True Origin of LEAN
The True Origin of LEAN begins with Henry Ford, the first person to truly integrate an entire production process was Henry Ford. At Highland Park, MI, in 1913 he married consistently interchangeable parts with standard work and moving conveyance to create what he called flow production.
JOC Program Policy
JOC Program Policy to assure a best value, fully compliant JOC Program with the lowest cost and minimal administrative burden.
Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility
Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate…
Comprehensive?
Well-documented?
Credible?
Unbiased?
Construction Cost Estimating Factors
Construction Cost Estimating Factors 2022 – Construction Cost Estimating Factors that determine validity, transparency, and level of cost management capability. CORE […]
Robust LEAN Job Order Contracting 2022
Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. […]
Effective Construction Cost Estimating
Effective Construction Cost Estimating requires local construction cost data to provide true cost visibility
Construction Cost Estimating – Single Source of Truth
There is only one sole source of truth for construction cost estimating, locally researched detailed line-item unit price data and associated quantities. […]
Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes
Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Let’s start […]
Integrated LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery for Owners and Design-Builders
Proven Integrated LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to drive significant productivity gains.
GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon
GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon
Integrated LEAN Construction Solution
Integrated LEAN Construction Solution
Valid construction cost information
Valid construction cost information has a sound basis in logic or fact, reasonable, and cogent, well-grounded or justifiable, appropriate to the end in view.
Construction Cost Data Insights
Add local construction cost data insights into your facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery activities, and […]
Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution
Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, […]
The 2 Primary Factors Impacting Construction Outcomes in the Public Sector
The 2 primary factors impacting construction outcomes in the public sector are, #1 Owner leadership, commitment, and competence, and #2 Construction delivery […]
Strategic Collaboration Framework for Construction
Top management commitment and support Robust programmatic processes and workflows Effective and open communication across inter and interorganizational teams. Integrated planning, procurement, […]
Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery and associated tools and services.
Manageable Factors Impacting Construction Delivery
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Key STRATEGIC COOPERATION Requirements for Efficient Facilities Management
Key STRATEGIC COOPERATION requirements for efficient Facilities Management and the associated numerous and ongoing repair, renovation, maintenance activities include a focus upon […]
The Physics of Efficient Construction Delivery – Improving Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds
The physics of efficient construction delivery are not complex; however, they are incontrovertible.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED Job Order Contracting FRAMEWORK
A knowledge-based Job Order Contracting framework enables owners to build capabilities, improve productivity, and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on […]
Unit Price Construction Cost Estimating
Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds
Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity […]
Maximizing JOC Program Performance
Road Map JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology) JOC Construction RFP Planning and […]
Improving Construction Project Outcomes
Improving Construction Project Outcomes requires a focus upon behaviors, processes, and information.
Understanding the Value of JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – JOC
Bridging the JOC Education/Training Gap Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, […]
Construction Labor Costs and Categories – 2021 Review
Occupation title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) (Source: Business Employment Dynamics) Construction and Extraction Occupations First-Line Supervisors of […]
6 Steps Towards Public Sector Efficient Physical Asset Management – Robust Process, Collaborative Teams Valid Data, & Enabling Technology
6 Steps Towards Public Sector Efficient Physical Asset Management – Robust Process, Collaborative Teams Valid Data, & Enabling Technology
Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation
Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / […]
U.S. Market Outlook – 2022 and Beyond
SUMMARY – Moderate Growth Anticipated for the next Decade General Market Q4 2021 – 6.9% annualized growth 2021 – 5.5% annual growth […]
Improving the PROCUREMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction
Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction
Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation
Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator.
Any professional construction cost estimator worth their salt will not talk about “accuracy”. In fact, it may be best to avoid any person or vendor that makes claims about the accuracy of their estimate or cost information. The reason is simple, an estimate, by nature, is an approximation. Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome.
A Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Strategy
Savvy public sector procurement and facilities management professionals understand the need to integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes to achieve best value outcomes.
Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices
Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order.