Construction Critical Success Factors – Upskilling Owners
Construction critical success factors span principles, systems, culture, and teams. Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of […]
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What is a Successful Construction Project?
What is a successful project? Whether its a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, understanding what constitutes success is a fundamental starting […]
Relationship-based FM
Relationship-based FM (facilities management) is a knowledge domain that is critical to improving associated environmental and economic outcomes. Culture must be the […]
Proven Construction Cost Management Policies and Practices
Proven Construction Cost Management Policies and Practices are readily available to owners and service providers hoping to consistently achieve best value outcomes. […]
Construction Equation: Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems
Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems Facilities and infrastructure project […]
Life-cycle FM – Asset Total Cost of Ownership Management
Life-cycle FM – Asset Total Cost of Ownership Management considers the cost off facilities planning, design, acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposal costs. […]
Best Value FM policies and procedures – Cohesive, seamless, and proven
Cohesive, seamless, and proven FM policies and procedures support efficient alignment between facilities and organizational mission requirements. Integrated planning, procurement, and project […]
Managing Best Value Construction
Clear definition of information requirements, aligned with robust Leanprocesses, and collaborative delivery teams is a proven pathway to best value construction. Primary […]
2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management
Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. The consistent achievement of […]
Currency and Accuracy of Construction Cost Data used for IGEs
ISSUE-The required standards for the currency and accuracy of construction cost data used for IGEs have not been met for years, and […]
Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes.
Adopting a Program versus a Project Approach Improves Facilities Management and Construction Outcomes by… 1. Eliminating redundant costs and activities and 2. […]
Owner Responsibility for Construction Waste Across AECOO Sector
Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. Early and ongoing collaboration between teams working towards mutually defined and beneficial goals is […]
ALIGNMENT CREATES CONTRUCTION VALUE
Alignment creates construction value and is the primary responsibility of real proper owners. Continuous optimization of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new […]
Construction Cost Transparency Assures Client Value – Surviving 2021
Construction cost transparency assures Client Value, and make no mistake, 2021 will be a difficult year. Contractors that are more transparent can […]
Facilities Operations and Maintenance Planning – Principles, Systems, Culture, & Results
Efficient Facilities Operations and Maintenance Planning involves integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery support mechanisms. These are fundamental to achieving best value […]
RELATIONSHIPS drive Construction QUALITY improvement and COST REDUCTION
A critical learning for any facilities management professional and real property owner is that RELATIONSHIPS drive Construction QUALITY improvement and COST REDUCTION. […]
BEST VALUE FM
Best value FM (facilities management) involves change management. While many organizations are demanding more, despite the availability of fewer resources, few facilities […]
2021 Commercial Construction Outlook Bleak?
“This is clearly going to be a difficult year for the construction industry. Demand looks likely to continue shrinking, projects are getting […]
Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written […]
OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting
OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting is an innovative and integrated project delivery method that provides more responsive facility maintenance and repair and minor […]
JOC PROGRAM PLANNING
The below items highlight serval consideration for facilities management and procurement professionals involved in JOC PROGRAM PLANNING. JOC PROGRAM PLANNING Considerations 1.0 […]
Cooperative JOB ORDER CONTRACT – 2021 Best Value Implementation
DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY, AND ASSURE COMPLIANCE with the Allied States Cooperative (ASC) JOC Program, which exclusively integrates LEAN Construction planning, procurement, and […]
Relationship-based Construction – Integrating Planning, Procurement, & Project Delivery
Build and manage a framework within which construction is planned, acquired, and executed in a manner that consistently drives best value outcomes. […]
RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY
RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. All of the tools […]
Why Projects Fail
A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. The primary causal factors are poor leadership and low organizational […]
Process and a Programmatic Approach Drive Improved Construction Outcomes
Subject – Process and a Programmatic Approach Drive Improved Construction Outcomes The vast majority of scope changes and/or additional work/rework stem from […]
Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021
Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects […]
CONNECT Construction with Best Value
The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily […]
Alternative and Iterative LEAN Project Delivery
Alternative LEAN Project Delivery consistently drives mutually beneficial best value outcomes for the owner, designer, builder, and facility user. All of the […]
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership Management and Best Value Stewardship 2021
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership Management and Best Value Stewardship 2021 provides an introduction to readily available holistic solutions for any organization. […]
Job Order Contracting 2021 and Beyond
Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for […]
Optimizing Job Order Contacting
The majority of organizations using job order contracting (JOC) do not have an understanding its full potential. The resulting inability to successfully […]
What is LEAN Job Order Contracting
LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a choice. It’s a proactive decision to implement and continuously improve upon integrated construction planning, procurement, […]
Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting
Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from “traditional” JOC program deployments is several key area. […]
JOC Program Procurement
It’s important to consider the business and risk implications when deciding how to procure JOC Programs, regardless of the vendor. JOC Program […]
Job Order Contracting Overview
This Job Order Contacting Overview provides the basics for establishing a best value and fully compliant JOC Program. Unfortunately, most JOC Programs […]
Innovative Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Approach to BEST VALUE
Continuous Improvement is a fundamental element of LEAN construction and the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Solution. Kaizen: (ky’zen) – Change for the good, change […]
JOC Program Durations, Sequence, Resource Planning, Material Planning, Contractor Input
The success of a JOC Program is dependent upon developing and maintaining effective implementation and management strategies. This includes consideration of JOC […]
Benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data
Here are just a few of the many benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data that drive best value […]
Improving Construction Procurement and Project Delivery – It’s all about the Gaps!
Construction procurement and project delivery remains problematic for most organizations. Whether it’s repair, renovation, maintenance, or a new build, every construction project […]
Job Order Contract Management Resources, Tools and Technology.
Efficient construction contract management is actually quite simple. All that is required is effective leadership capable of deploying proven program-based approaches that […]
Unit Price Book Selection
A locally researched, detailed line item Unit Price Book is an important consideration for any JOC Program, and any repair, renovation, repair, […]
Dynamic Construction Cost Control
Cost and quality management systems in facilities management with respect to the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects faced by […]
LEAN Construction Cost Control
LEAN Construction Cost Control Traditional cost estimating methods do not offer any reliable guidance for assessing impacts upon over project costs. Cost […]
LEAN Job Order Contracting
LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from traditional JOC solutions provided to simply speed the procurement of construction services. LEAN JOC is […]
Improving Construction Procurement Methods
Improving construction procurement requires the ability to consistently generate value for stakeholders involved in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It […]
LEAN Construction SWOT Analysis
A lot of organizations claim to deploy LEAN construction, however, few actually do. LEAN construction requires integrations of construction planning, procurement, and […]
4 PHASES of LEAN CONSTRUCTION
Here’s an introduction to the 4 phases of LEAN construction and the consistent attainment of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build […]
Construction Project Metrics
Here’s the beginning of a list of Construction Project Metrics. Please submit yours…. # of Projects Completed, Value of Projects Completed % […]
A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity
Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. All the tools and support services […]
2020 – Improving Facilities Operations & Maintenance Outcomes
Improving facilities and maintenance outcomes begins with a strategic review of objectives and alignment with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. […]
Construction Cost Estimating 2020 and Beyond – Must Reading for Owners
Construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, and the consistent achievement of best […]
Collaborate, share data, integrate construction workflows across diverse disciplinary boundaries.
Collaborate, share data, integrate construction workflows across diverse disciplinary boundaries with the innovative OpenBUILD(TM) LEAN Solution. www.4bt.us
Construction Procurement – Accelerate Change, or Fail
Construction procurement planning is critical to the success of facilities management and all related repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. Focus […]
Planning Major and Minor Facilities / Asset Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance, Renovation, and Construction
How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital […]
What is Job Order Contracting?
What is Job Order Contracting…. A Job Order Contacting (JOC) Program optimizes small to medium, repetitive, and easily defined maintenance, repair, renovation, […]
Redefining Construction Relationships – The Proven Path to Higher Productivity
Redefining construction relationships is the only proven path the higher productivity. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable […]
Issues with Construction Cost Indexes, Location Factors, and Cost Estimating for IDIQ and JOC
Issues with Construction Cost Indexes, Location Factors, and Cost Estimating for IDIQ and JOC impact cost visibility and transparency. Indefinite Delivery and […]
Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution
Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order […]
Construction Material Prices Rise
2020 Construction Materials Prices are up 1.1% versus 2019, basically in concert with with a 1.0% year over year increase in the […]
UK Construction Employment Decline Worst Since 2010
83,000 lost jobs in 2nd quarter 2020 (Office of National Statistics) via Four BT, LLC – Four BT, LLC provides innovative integrated project […]
Job Order Contract Best Management Practices
Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated […]
The Issues Associated with Using Location Factors and “national average” cost databases
Their are multiple issues with using national average cost data bases, with or without associated location factors. These are described below. Properly […]
Construction Cost Model
INTRODUCTION Oddly, few real property owners create a detailed construction cost model for their renovation, repair, maintenance, or new build projects. This […]
Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes
INTRODUCTION Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project […]
Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, […]
2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating
2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. […]
Construction Common Data Environment Tool (CDE)
4BT BiC is a Construction Common Data Environment Tool (CDE) for the efficient management of public sector facilities planning, procurement, and project […]
Just Do It! Collaborative, Create Value, and Deliver Projects On-Time and On-Budget = LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery drives BEST VALUE first time, every time. Robust tools and services are readily available to […]
Best Value Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery
Best Value Construction Procurement Planning drives optimal economic and environmental outcomes and improve satisfaction for all participants & stakeholders. Best value construction […]
Facilities Procurement 101
Facilities procurement 101 involves an understanding of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. […]
Construction Cost Data – A Valuable Read?
What type of construction cost data do you use? Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management […]
Guide to Construction Services Procurement and Management
A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The latter […]
Facilities Knowledge Management
Facilities knowledge management. in combination with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only proven pathway to improved financial, environmental, and […]
Best Value FM – Public sector real property owners and FMers must transform their operations relative to planning, procurement, project delivery, and oversight.
Best value FM will remain an elusive goal for public sector real property owners until a transformation of basic management practices takes […]
JOC Program Development
JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes. For most public […]
Delivering Improved Construction Repair Renovation and Maintenance Outcomes
Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management […]
EO – Expediting Infrastructure Investments
EO – Expediting Infrastructure Investments Integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can not only expedite infrastructure repair, renovation, and construction, but […]
TEAMS and BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY
Teams are critical to best value construction delivery. Real property owners are dependent upon internal and external teams to better optimize facilities […]
LEAN IDIQ = Public Sector Construction Productivity Gains
Traditionally, the primary if not sole benefit of IDIQ contracting and project delivery has been reducing the time from planning to construction. […]
Building in Cloud – Collaborative Construction and FM Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
Designers, Planner, Facilities Management, Engineers, and Builders; Building in Cloud is an innovative and powerful digital platform for AECOO collaboration, available as […]
Federal Public Sector Lacks efficient Facilities Planning, Design, Procurement, and Project Delivery capability
Early planning, design, and procurement stages influence cost, timing, quality, and overall repair, renovation, maintenance and new builds, and are critical to […]
Best Value Facilities Operations and Maintenance Management Practices
Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. Innovative, yet proven […]
LEAN Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment
LEAN Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment is a robust, collaborative approach integrating planning, design, acquisition, operation, maintenance & disposal. Planning, procurement, […]
Best Value Facilities Management – LEAN Renovation, Repair, and Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
Whether you are a real property owner, facilities management professional, architect, engineer, or builder, it is important to understand your organization.s progress […]
Why LEAN Construction Matters
The answer to why lean construction matter includes…
Owner experience, qualifications, and capability
Magnitude, form, function and complexity of facilities/built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction
Establishing the project timelines
Fast-tracking priority requirements
True financial visibility and transparency
Measurably improving financial, environmental, and quality outcomes as well as overall satisfaction for participants and stakeholders
Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more
Using the right pre-construction tools and services is important to early and ongoing information sharing and obtaining mutually beneficial best value outcomes. […]
Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment – An Elusive Goal in the Public Sector
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Henry ford Efficient life-cycle management of the built […]
Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution
Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment […]
Public Sector Facilities Stewardship
Public sector facilities stewardship, optimizing the capital reinvestment and best value outcomes associated with the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, […]
Lack of Trust has Doomed the Construction Sector
One thing is for certain, no one can solve a problem without asking the right questions. The rampant economic and environment waste, […]
The Value of Locally Researched Line Time Construction Cost Data
Despite the value of actionable locally researched line item construction cost data, few real property owners in the public or private sector […]
Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
INTRODUCTION Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Improving construction planning, […]
Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!
Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, […]
Building Life-cycle Costs and Physical Asset Total Cost of Ownership Management (TCO)
Creating and monitoring building life-cycle costs is a key component of physical asset total cost of ownership management Initial Costs—Purchase, Acquisition, Construction […]
Construction Transformation
Construction Transformation to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery offers the promise of significant productivity gains. The benefits of early and ongoing […]
LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting
INTRODUCTION LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. […]
How to efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects!
The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and […]
Facilities Services Procurement Best Management Practices
Facilities services procurement best management practices consider and integrate core fundamentals and qualities.,,, LEADERSHIP FOCUS UPON BEST VALUE OUTCOMES FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY COLLABORATIVE, […]
Implementing LEAN Construction
INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, […]