Rethink your JOC Program
Rethink your JOC Program to achieve optimal outcomes and full compliance in concert with public sector stewardship.
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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.
GREEN Facilities Management and Procurement Practices
Planning, construction, and renovation to create more resilient and environmentally compatible buildings minimize costs and save lives. Disasters caused $210 billion […]
Understanding the Value a Locally Researched Detailed Construction Cost Database
It is important to recognize the importance of detailed line item UPBs and furthermore that 1.) not all UPBs provide the same value, and 2.) national average cost databases do not provide the equivalent cost representation whether “location indexes” or “location factors” are used.
Carbon Modeling Tool – Facilities Lifecycle
Carbon Modeling Tool – Facilities Lifecycle: Carbon modeling tool for the facilities capital delivery process.
Assess carbon over the whole life of constructed assets
Align carbon and costs
Develop carbon options
Capture data and monitor carbon targets
40% reduction in construction carbon emissions
Area Cost Factors and Construction Cost Estimating
Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? There are multiple False Assumptions associated with Area Cost Factors. As […]
Acquisition Research: Creating Synergy for Informed Change – Federal Contracting Officers – The Need for Improved Expertise
“Contracting officers need improved expertise in both understanding and conducting price/cost analysis. The current gap in knowledge contributes to agencies missing cost […]
How to BENEFIT from Job Order Contracting
A high performing, best value JOC Program should….
• Reduce or eliminate traditional procurement inefficiencies including administrative burden, project delivery times, and total costs.
• Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery for all internal and external participants in a collaborative, consistent manner.
• Create a fully transparent (full cost and technical visibility) and competitive environment throughout the planning through execution lifecycle
BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Program
Public sector procurement and facilities management professionals are re-evaluating their Job Order Contracting and capital planning processes, and setting ambitious process improvement goals
It’s not just about cost savings but delivering the best value possible in concert with fiduciary requirements.
Underground Utilities- Inefficiencies and Damage – $100B Annually
America’s underground utilities, equally as important as buildings and other structures, are mismanaged and a major source of economic waste. The net […]
WHY LOCALLY RESEARCHED LINE-ITEM COST DATA IS CRITICAL TO PRODUCTIVITY
LOCALLY RESEARCHED LINE-ITEM COST DATA IS CRITICAL TO PRODUCTIVITY • Reliable, shared source of truth of both cost and scope of work […]
Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper
Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity – A White Paper
Typical JOC Process
Typical JOC Process
Job Order Contracting Services via a Cooperative
Ordering Job Order Contracting Services via a Cooperative requires adequate market research on the part of public sector organizations. Many cooperatives are […]
How to Review Construction Cost Estimates
How to Review Construction Cost Estimates to assure actionable information and technical and cost visibility.
Creating a JOC Coefficient?
Creating a JOC coefficient is an important part of any Job Order Contract. Contractors must evaluate multiple factors in addition to the […]
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN Process
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN Process that can consistently deliver best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders if implemented and managed properly.
Trends in Job Order Contract Process Improvement and Cost Management
Trends in Job Order Contract Process Improvement drive measurably improved cost management.
How NOT to run a JOC Program
How not to run a JOC Program – Job Order Contracting requires direct owner leadership and support without continued reliance upon on-site consultants.
Facilities Sustainment – Public Sector
Facilities Sustainment in the public sector can be significantly improved to lower economic and environmental waste and better meet mission requirements.
Public Sector Job Order Contracting – Increased levels of competence
Public Sector Job Order Contracting – Increased levels of competence combined with innovative LEAN JOC processes and tools will drive cost savings and higher quality with less administrative burden.
Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety
Traditional procurement methods are little more than a race to the bottom whereby the objectives of low price and fast delivery are the primary drivers. Independent reviews have clearly stated that “The way in which procurement is often managed can reduce the likelihood that a building will be safe… Issues at this stage, for example inadequate specification, focus on low cost or adversarial contracting, can make it difficult (and most likely, more expensive) to produce a safe building.”
Understanding LEAN Job Order Contracting
Public sector procurement professionals need to demonstrate transparency in decision-making and equal treatment of potential
suppliers if there is to be any improvement in built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes.
DoD Real Property Management Failures
The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and […]
Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting
Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting reduces JOC administration costs by 75% and increases productivity 3x!
Considering a Job Order Contract?
Considering a job order contract
Building Trust & Connection are CRITICAL to improving Facilities Management Outcomes
Improving Facilities Management Outcomes requires Building Trust & Connection
GAO Report on Need for Federal Sector FM Standards and ISO 55000
The ISO 55000 standards are made up of three documents collectively referred to as “ISO 55000.” The table summarized the requirements against which organizations are measured when pursuing certification, which are contained within the document officially known as ISO 55001.
Federal REAL PROPERTY OWNERS Could Benefit from Additional Information on Leading Practices
Federal REAL PROPERTY OWNERS Could Benefit from Additional Information on Leading Practices, GAO Reports….
Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+
Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+ year over year for nonresidential construction sector.