The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain. He writes: “They are a failure of HS2 Ltd and the supply chain, but the responsibility widens to include the assurance and approval bodies as well.”

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Contracts 64

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Screenshot courtesy of Kaya AI July 10, 2025 Supply chain management in construction, despite its complexities, has remained stubbornly resistant to technology upgrades. But now an artificial intelligence start-up is looking to untangle construction supply chains. In January, Kaya AI launched out of stealth mode with $5.3

Procurement 41

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Automation 41

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen faades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The post Collaborative LEAN Construction Software appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 75

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2020

LEAN Construction Cost Control. Cost management systems should involve a set of robust processes required to ensure that a construction project is completed within the approved budget, on-time, and per specification, including cost estimating, cost control and cost projection. Learn more… [link].

Cost Control 66

Cost Control Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating 66

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI Resource Guide Released for Builders and Contractors qpurcell Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:47 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has recently released its artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, use cases, and considerations for builders.

Building Automation 264

Building Automation Lean Construction Building Codes Building Optimization 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Defined workflows, stages/phases, documentation, approvals. Proceedings… of the 12th Annual Conference on Lean. Construction, Denmark. construction firms of Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil”.

Lean Construction 81

Lean Construction Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 81

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2020

LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery drives BEST VALUE first time, every time. Robust tools and services are readily available to measurably improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. The post Just Do It!

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Procurement Collaboration Budgeting 75

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The early and ongoing integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology can drive optimal repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 66

Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2021

A LEAN Facilities Repair and Renovation approach drives optimal capital reinvestment outcomes via a collaborative environment and transparent costing. Unlike traditional methods, LEAN job order contracting assures a detailed scope of work and reliable costs via a locally researched unit price book. Learn more? formidable].

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Building Optimization Public Works Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Procurement 105

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. see LEAN construction guide ). see LEAN construction guide ). appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 76

Estimating Lean Construction Procurement Schedule Management 76

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Learn more today!

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2018

LEAN School Maintenance Operations Construction is easily attainable with capable leadership and the implementation of best management practices. Based upon the amount of construction dollars spent annually upon repair, renovation, and minor new construction, there are three ways that JOC services are typically provided.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Maintenance Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Four BT, LLC. Examples: cost of materials, power, water, labor.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are?

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. Were the goals of the LEAN integrated process model realized, including efficiency, communication and predictability? Construction Quality. were timely issued? list work required? Learn more?

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method. . It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe. The later are relatively new to JOC and are learning to improve their implementation and deployment of this LEAN construction delivery method.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Prompted by the 2007 floods, the SuDS Manual was first published to provide guidance on planning, design, construction and maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems. This is where sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) come in.

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Approvals Environmental Consulting Risk Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. Nonetheless, a small, but growing number of real property owners and facilities management teams have embraced changing to integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Maintenance 80

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 80

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 85

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 85

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. Steps to consistent LEAN construction delivery success: 1.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. LEAN methods assure alignment of facilities/infrastructure needs with organizational objectives and provide an operational framework for best value planning, procurement, and project execution.

Lean Construction 69

Lean Construction Facility Management Risk Management Schedule Management 69

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Most of the repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build construction projects end up over budget, and otherwise fail due the use traditional inefficient, archaic, and antagonistic processes. LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams. #3.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

And we don’t charge a percentage (%) of your JOC construction value. Our workflows, information, environment, and tools assure that each phase of a project only begins and is approve for the next if at tasks have been completed and all require information is available and approved. via Four BT, LLC, www.4bt.us

Contracts 93

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 93

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2021

That said, integrated LEAN construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are available to significantly improve outcomes. While it may be “easier” to get approval from “operating funds” versus capital expenditures, easier is rarely better. Job Order Contracting is one of these solutions.

Procurement 97

Procurement Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Facility Management 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

Government Works 76

Government Works Lean Construction Material Storage Contracts 76

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Define workflows inclusive of approval stages, forms, and full audit trail assure compliance and enable a baseline for continuous improvement. Both require information sharing on an early and ongoing basis and collaboration towards mutually beneficial, fully defined outcomes.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Quality Assurance 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction projects facing real property portfolios owners. JOC Programs may involve general repair, renovation, and new construction, or be limited in some way. Absolutely not.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

Estimating 105

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 105

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Management Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical. and Detailed BIM Information.

Estimating 66

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 66

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. This post will explore how project managers use technology to ensure on-budget and on-time construction. This provides a single source of truth to drive your construction engine.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98