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.
Category: Why LEAN Construction Matters
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), […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
2022 Construction Materials Costs
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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.
Effective Construction Cost Estimating
Effective Construction Cost Estimating requires local construction cost data to provide true cost visibility
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
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Considering a Job Order Contract?
Considering a job order contract
How LEAN Job Order Contacting could improve facilities repair, renovation, and maintenance efficiencies
LEAN Job Order Contacting provides tangible benefits over both traditional JOC implementation and repair, renovation, and maintenance practices. Public sector facilities management […]
Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management – A Bizarre and Unaccountable Lack of Accurate Information
Until owner leadership mandates strategic cooperation and associated core LEAN processes, including the use of locally researched detailed unit price cost data, public sector facilities management will remain in the dark ages.
Facilities Preventive Maintenance
Facilities Preventive Maintenance requires the following information to minimize downtime and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Installed model and features of each system. […]
JOC Procedures
JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK Initiation of a Job Order Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint […]
How to Use Job Order Contracting – 4 Steps
How to use job order contracting is an important lesson for all public sector facilities operations and management professionals. #1 Job Order […]
Selecting a Job Order Contracting Solution
Selecting a Job Order Contracting Solution
Job Order Contracting Has Never Been Easier…. Or Lower In Administration Costs
Job Order Contracting Has Never Been Easier
West Bank – Construction Costs Increase
West Bank – Construction Costs Increase Construction Cost Index (CCI), Road Cost Index (RCI), Water Networks Cost Index (WNCI) and Sewage Networks […]
Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity
The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed […]
JOC Pay as you go service – More expensive
Some public sector agencies think JOC pay as you go services are appropriate and cost effective. In point of fact, paying a […]
Construction Productivity
Construction productivity is driven by process. Process Is a Primary Productivity Driver The selected construction delivery method impacts the success or failure […]
Public Sector FM – Informed Decision-making
Informed decision-making is critical to public sector facilities management. It is made possible through the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery […]
Innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution
The 4BT-PEP is a new, innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution (JOCIMS). The 4BT JOCIMS enables owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and […]
Public Sector Facilities Management – The Elephant in the Room
The elephant in the facilities management room is ever-present. The reality is that planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are misaligned… or […]
Program Transparency Drives Best Value Facilities Project Outcomes
Program transparency drives Best Value facilities project outcomes by empowering owners and design-builders alike. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery […]
Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
It’s now easier that ever to Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery… that, in the past, have resulted […]
Best Value Construction Delivery
Best value construction delivery requires a focus upon assessing a project’s cost over the whole life of the investment; planning, procurement, project […]
Programmatic LEAN Job Order Contracting
LEAN Job Order Contracting, as represented by the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Framework, is a programmatic methodology applied to all construction projects and work […]
Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.
Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two […]
Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?
California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting By Garret Murai, February 15, 2021 (source: https://calconstructionlawblog.com/2021/02/15/california-contractor-tests-the-bounds-of-job-order-contracting/) Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction […]
Actionable Construction Cost Data
Actionable construction cost data is required to assure financial visibility and transparency and to create a detailed, well-communicated scope of work. The […]
JOC Unit Price Book Updates
JOC unit price book updates should be done annually, at a minimum. The updates should include research and associated appropriate granular changes […]
LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION
Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services […]
What is JOC / Job Order Contracting?
Most people don’t truly understand JOC, and the the question “What is JOC / Job Order Contracting” invariably gets a a wide […]
Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes?
If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! 1. […]
Run your JOC Program at 10x Savings…..and get better outcomes.
Don’t Pay a % of Construction Volume Collaborate, Really Collaborate Tightly Couple Learning with Actions Manage Projects as a Program Increase Relatedness […]
Construction Project Management IS BETTER WHEN IT’S VISUAL
Construction project management is better when it’s visual and includes a common data environment…. including shared, locally researched unit price cost data.
JOC is NOT a PROJECT
JOC is not a project, it is a program. Job order contracting is a program-based LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery […]
30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs
30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support […]
Construction Cost Knowledge Management
Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to […]
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 […]
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