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.
Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting reduces JOC administration costs by 75% and increases productivity 3x!
Considering a job order contract
Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform to achieve significant benefits with minimal administration costs. Chose the wrong one, and you will […]
If your organization would like to better reflect and respect the concerns and values of your stakeholders and not just push paper […]
If you aren’t using the Allied States Cooperative for Job Order Contracting then the odds are good that you are paying 300% […]
The following is a JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview as defined by the USACE. A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task […]
All Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. While JOC is capable of delivering best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new […]
OpenJOC(TM) embodies LEAN Job Order Contracting. In summary, the principles of LEAN and integrated project delivery are applied to Job Order Contracting […]
Job Order Contracting BASICS A job order contract is awarded by public agency (including airports, mass transit, utilities…) multiple repair, renovation, or […]
Increasing repair, renovation, and construction productivity begins with maximizing knowledge, understanding, communication, and collaboration. Standardized terms, definitions, and task descriptions with an […]
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We are Four BT, LLC (4BT). We saw the need for open, customer-focused, cost-effective, JOC solutions based upon LEAN best management practices. […]
Isn’t is time to virtually eliminate the errors associated spreadsheets and lack of collaboration? What if you could centralize your procurement and […]
Rapid growth of IDIQ contracting techniques by Federal, State, County, and Local Government Agencies brings both significant potential BENEFITS and major […]
Real property owners and their services…. leverage Job Order Contracting made Simple and LEAN! Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality projects […]
It’s important to recognize that Job Order Contracting (JOC) is not simply a way to speed projects through procurement “red tape”. In […]
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LEAN METHODOLOGY LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted by numerous manufacturing and service […]
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. It […]
The LEAN Construction Core resides in enhanced communication, required collaboration, transparency, and a common data environment. The OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting […]
The ability to streamline construction delivery, reduce variation, and improve overall outcomes for all participants and stakeholders has existed for decades. The […]
The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and […]
State, local governments may spend approximately $275B on commercial construction in 2018, including $90+B on roads and $70+B. Unfortunately the bulk of these […]
Discover the power of LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust LEAN construction delivery method that consistently […]
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Why LEAN Construction Matters LEAN Construction isn’t just another construction delivery method, it should be the ONLY construction delivery process used… LEAN […]
Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation and Minor New Construction It can be very difficult for any public sector real property owner to efficiently […]
JOC Unit Price Book Definition JOC Unit Price Book: A JOC UPB differs from a reference and/or generic construction cost book/guide. A […]
Collaboration Drives Efficiency Creating a “best value chain” for renovation, repair, and construction must be a common focus for all participants and […]
While is may be obvious that being adequately prepared before disaster strikes speeds renovation, repair, and reconstruction recovery efforts, many organizations are […]
The consistent deployment and leverage of efficient, collaborative, LEAN construction processes is what drives significant productivity gains for both owners and contractors. […]
What is “LEAN Construction?” LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a […]
A Common Data Environment, CDE is a critical to LEAN construction delivery and improving overall efficiency. A CDE allows real property owners, facilities […]
Other than base build-ups related to Irag/Afghanistan and terrorism, the DOD has been shifting priority to facilities sustainment, renovation, repair via local […]
Who says LEAN, JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, AND BIM don’t mix? 4BT-CE Building in Cloud leverages the power of LEAN Repair, Renovation, and […]
LEAN School Maintenance Operations Construction is easily attainable with capable leadership and the implementation of best management practices. Whether you are head […]
OpenJOC(TM) JOC is Job Order Contracting made simple. More than that, is abides by all fundamental JOC and LEAN principles and procedures. […]
The only proven way to improve construction and facilities management outcomes to RETHINK,, RESHAPE, REWRITE AECOO. Rethink how Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, […]
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. […]
What’s in a JOC Coefficient should be specifically detailed in the Job Order Contract Request for Proposal. Here’s a listing of what […]
LEAN construction practices consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Principles Successful Methods […]
Rewiring the construction industry, and the overall AECOO sector (architects, engineers, construction contractors, owners, and operators) have been proven to be the […]
5 Basic Steps to Efficient Repair, Renovation, and New Construction Project Delivery Focus upon CHANGE MANAGEMENT. Continuing to conduct day to day […]
10 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Job Order Contract Understand your strategy and goals. Do you want only to […]
Collect, select and prioritize the right initiatives Optimize your resource allocation and planning Develop your team LEAN construction delivery – project and […]
The “BIM Revolution” fizzled since technology was never the problem. The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of […]
AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. If the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owners sector […]
LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization Project Delivery Method Selection Design Construction Documents Bidding/Negotiating/Procurement […]
While at some high level integration, ERP is valuable to FMers, especially from a financials perspective, let’s face it… it’s just another […]
Improve Construction Productivity using Integrated Project Delivery, Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other proven LEAN construction methods. Research has clearly determined as […]
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Job Order Contract Task Order Process Here are a few “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for your job order contract task order process. JOC […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing […]
Enabling Job Order Contracting Through Training and LEAN Methods While Job Order Contracting has been used for decades and can drive significantly […]
Traditional construction procurement methods and daily operations are unreliable. Best Value Procurement and LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods are proven to delivery […]
The UK BIM Level 2 requirement went into effect 4th April 2016 and little has changed. While the UK has come up with nice […]
Life-cycle reduction of environmental and economic costs associated with the built environment is not “rocket science”. Proven methodologies and tools have existed […]
City Auditor shares findings of an audit which found that ” that found LB’s (City of Long Beach) Public Works Department had let […]
