Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

Actionable construction cost data is required to assure financial visibility and transparency and to create a detailed, well-communicated scope of work. Actionable cost data is critical for successful …. Forecasting cost of future projects. Cost comparisons. Monitoring and controlling of construction cost.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Estimating Risk Management Construction Equipment 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The journey begins with the traveler’s intent to get from point A to point B using the mode(s) that satisfy their needs for cost and convenience. An app from the service provider or a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app for a multi-modal trip could be used to make the booking.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Realistic, valid cost and technical requirement planning. The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Reach out to see how… Proven Cost Control Solution. Unit Price Book Management.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Subcontractor costs. Mobilization and demobilization costs. Quality control. Job Order preparation costs. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Labor (Both during Normal Work Hours and Outside of Normal Work Hours). Materials. Equipment. Subcontractor mark-ups. Site cleanup.

General Contracting 105

General Contracting Quality Control Cost Control Construction Equipment 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Leverage of existing and emerging robust processes such as lifecycle asset total cost of ownership management, integrated project delivery, and LEAN job order contracting. Tasks presented in terms of a standardized and locally researched granular unit price book, organized by CSI Masterformat. Robust Processes. Technology.

Property Management 104

Property Management Facility Management Quality Control Cost Control 104

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB). DON’T – Do not use a national average cost book and attempt to create a UPB, with or without factors or construction cost indices (CCIs).

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

Procurement 40

Procurement Estimating Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 40

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. For instance, rather than moulding, setting, and then installing a wall on site, a precast retaining wall can be matched to the specific design of the project, created in the factory, and then allowed to cure in a controlled environment. What Are The Benefits?

Concrete Pouring 119

Concrete Pouring Quality Control Site Planning Curing 119

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

The work must also be profitable and worth what it costs you to pursue it. Deltek Vantagepoint not only gives you this kind of end-to-end project control visibility, but also helps you manage resources to stay ahead of shifting client demands and market conditions.

Project Management 130

Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 130

Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

fixed price, time and material, AIA progress billing, and cost-plus) help align invoicing with project progress and contractual terms. Job costing makes tracking expenses for each project more precise and easier. Unlike traditional accounting, it has many moving parts and specific financial management needs.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Construction Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All prequalified contractors invited to bid should submit sealed bids based on one or more adjustment factors / coefficients to the unit prices listed in the approved JOC unit price book (UPB). The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. no use of economic cost factors).

Contracts 104

Contracts Project Management Consulting Approvals Insurance Management 104

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Lean Construction 75

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Check and calibrate safety controls.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

million renovation included a redesign of the library’s first floor to include expanded student study spaces and collaborative workrooms, access to e-books and digital databases, plus dedicated areas for the college’s teacher education program and its prized physical collections. Completed in January 2024, the $10.5

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Equipment World

JUNE 18, 2025

Staff Report (EQW) Jun 18, 2025 The book “Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe” says the first hydraulic backhoe was sold in 1948 by the Wain-Roy Corporation of Massachusetts. It features a 71-kWh lithium-ion battery, two independent electric motors, 8-inch touchscreen, electrohydraulic controls and heating and air conditioning.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 78

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 78

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Their intuitive platform is specifically designed for construction businesses, automating everything from receipt tracking to job costing. Establish internal guidelines Set up internal control and guidelines for bookkeeping procedures to reduce fraudulent activities. However, they are not legally binding. And how can you do that?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Cost Control Foundation Systems Construction Management 52

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Optimizing Resource Allocation and Reducing Costs Using Drones ​Efficient resource management is essential to the success of any construction project. Another key point is that drones reduce the need for manual inspections, lowering labor costs and reducing the risk of human error.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Also, it is incumbent upon owners and building users to provide enough information to enable the builder to create a detailed line-item cost estimate and associated timeline. While levels of access can be controlled all team members must be granted access to information required for their area of work.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 105

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines. The solution should offer all the features you need to get complete control and oversight of the entire project. As a result, most project managers focus on limiting the typical schedule and cost overruns.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Brown’s book, Branding Best Practices: A Guide to Effective Business and Product Naming. While other departments employ statistical process control and black-belt initiatives, marketing may coordinate a naming contest in which the “favorite” name is voted on by employees. An excerpt from CMA Chairman Neil M. What’s in a name?

Cost Control 94

Cost Control Estimating 94

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With our comprehensive e-book, 3 Document Control Practices for Complex Projects, you gain access to expert insights and strategies that address the critical role of document control in project success. Reducing costly rework and delays by maintaining meticulous version control and approval processes.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Approvals 52

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While we probably trust that we are familiar with the law on the point, many of us would likely turn to our reliable friend, the White Book , to remind ourselves of how the court might approach such an application. What does the White Book say? In Advanced Control Systems Inc. Recent developments.

Cost Control 93

Cost Control Change Management Construction Management Permits 93

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

TOOFA is the first in the market that aims to simplify and consolidate the construction/utilities temporary traffic management booking needs, from planning to resource scheduling and management, all the way to implementation and completion. But growing the business and its platform did present multiple challenges.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 105

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Avoiding Rework in Capital Construction delves into innovative document control strategies and technologies that streamline your operations and ensure that every stakeholder has access to accurate and timely project data. View the E-Book The post Avoiding Rework in Capital Construction appeared first on InEight.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Construction Management Collaboration 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advantages : This integration helps to streamline communication, reduce delays, manage costs more effectively, and minimize disputes between designers and builders. Objective, Granular Cost Data : One of the significant advantages of JOC is its ability to leverage current, verifiable cost data.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

The results are… Excessive maintenance costs. Integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions… Improve performance Mitigate risk Reduce cost Increase productivity Reduce reactive maintenance Lowered deferred maintenance Achieve continuous improvement. Learn more about… Lean Construction.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

PN - Project Management

APRIL 23, 2024

"All this material will be carted to the waste dump at great cost including cartage and dump fees. If the waste is not adequately managed, it may create a big problem for the entire environment, including human health, as well as resulting in large costs to dispose of the waste. It's going to cost lots of money to take it to the dump."

Construction Management 96

Construction Management Building Materials Project Management Site Planning 96

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Modern document control systems are at the forefront of transforming construction projects, enabling better management of the increasing complexity that comes with larger and more intricate projects. Cost Savings: Modern document control systems streamline project management to significantly increase cost savings.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The knowledge of those doing the work is appreicated and particpants are enabled to make decisions that support common goals. Fully transparent techincal and cost information and targets ensures commercial alignment, while also mitigating contractual disputes, cost overages, time delays, and quality issues.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 97

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A locally researched detail Unit Price Book must serve as the foundation for developing and sharing the scope of work, and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction costs. Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc., are not suitable for work scope developing or costing.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

When problems are caught early on during pre-construction, the cost savings can be significantly higher than it would be if found on the jobsite. Go from spec book to submittals log in minutes Construction specifications describe the materials and workmanship required to build a project according to the design.

Project Management Consulting 98

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Approvals 98