Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Quantification of impacts. Learn more?

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

If a job is estimated correctly all parties should have a detailed understanding of the scope of work, costs, time, labor, and materials required. Streamlines Communications: Using detailed line time cost data that is l ocally researched and presents in common industry terms assures all participants have a shared view of requirements.

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Trekker Group

AUGUST 28, 2022

Procurement in construction can be difficult. Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. In fact, over 50 percent of chief procurement officers agree that underutilizing automation technologies is a huge project management risk.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Introduction.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

EIFS is lightweight and uses relatively few materials. EIFS adhesives, typically polymer-modified cementitious materials, are compatible with many WRAB chemistries. EIFS adhesives, typically polymer-modified cementitious materials, are compatible with many WRAB chemistries. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Efficiently planning projects, procuring projects, executing projects, and managing costs involve several fundamental elements.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning budgeting or estimates for construction repair, renovation, and new build projects remains a fundamentally flawed approach. Variances in labor, material, equipment, productivity, and means and methods cannot be accounted for by simply using a cost factor. References.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Impregnating wood materials with fire retardants changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the wood, resulting in a complex new material.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

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iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Without clarity on deliverables and tasks, projects tend to stagger and move towards delays and quality problems.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

Other, less stringent forms of cost estimating include the following: national average line item cost data (with or without adjustment or localization factors), system or assembly level cost data, or building level and/or other forms of parametric cost data. Material costs are either. Material Costs. Quality / Quantity.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

That’s where construction takeoffs come in, listing out the materials needed for the project along with their respective quantities and costs before you get started. With tools for automation, collaboration, and digital measurements, you can improve the efficiency and quality of your takeoffs and ultimately bids.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Special emphasis on Lightrail installation, Telcom (design, build, commission), Environmental and Infrastructure, including water and wastewater(Hazardous and Non Hazardous) projects. Levels of contamination range from Non Hazardous to Hazardous including Low Level Rad, Mixed Waste, and Materials of Explosive Concern.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CEA have teamed up with Ventia to deliver a major procurement contract, Land 8120, for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). T he Project Land 8120 Phase One contract was established to increase the Australian Department of Defence’s (ADF) earthmoving and material handling equipment capabilities. Image supplied by CEA.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2019

Creating facilities value for all stakeholders requires rigorous LEAN processes that support and assure collaborative early and ongoing information sharing, as well as decision support systems based upon current and actionable information. IPD and JOC leverage innovative design, procurement, and project delivery work flows.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Learn more?

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. Quality assurance.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

The Benefits the 4BT JOC Program Solution With 4BT you can rest assured of a compliant, efficient, and low cost 4BT JOC Program Solution. Cost Savings: Our integrated planning, procurement and project delivery solutions minimizes the number of change orders, reduces material waste, and avoid costly mistakes.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Their ability to understand complex designs, manage construction challenges, and adhere to building codes ensures your renovation is done right the first time. It involves planning, procurement, scheduling, and execution. Adherence to Building Codes and Regulations Canadian building codes are stringent and vary between provinces.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds Time for Change Introduction Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The natural qualities of oak ensure that each porch is unique, with the wood’s grain and character adding to the beauty of the construction. Oak is renowned for its strength and longevity, making it an ideal material for porch framing. This will ensure compliance with local regulations and a smoother building process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC procurement/award process. Public sector real property owners can significantly improve the percentage of quality construction projects delivered on-time and on-budget and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Building in Cloud is a Trade mark of Lemsys S.r.l.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting? How Does JOC Work?

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 17, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Customer Experience Can Revive Construction, UK Building Plastic Trash Grows 15 Times Faster Than EU, Mace for Public Sector Construction Strategy and Balfour Beatty in UK Rise at Construction Margins appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The diminishing quality of customer service is a common complaint.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By the end of this post, you’ll understand the importance of precise construction project planning and how software, like Planera’s construction project dashboard, can transform your approach and lead to success in every build. This focus on quality early on prevents defects and the need for costly rework.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Schedule Management Site Planning Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team., JOC contract can be used to accomplish renovation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, structures, or other real property. Construction materials only (lumber, concrete, etc.),

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Data is certainly important, especially actionable detailed transparent and objective sourced information, shared among all participants (FM, contractor, AEs, building users…) at early stages and throughout end-of-life. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Best Value Procurement. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plans.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

May or may not be based upon LEAN construction practices and thus may or may not save the contracting entity money or provided higher levels of quality, etc. Time and Materials – for simpler/smaller tasks. Pre-established labor rates and/or materials markup. Contractors are higher quality, but DBB process and mentality remains.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Design-Build. Construction contract is awarded on basis of design-build team qualifications and/or price.

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Buildern

JANUARY 15, 2025

With increasing prices for materials, shortages of workers, and unexpected delays expenses can quickly add up; therefore, practical steps should be taken to keep them in check. Builders who actively manage construction costs can save a lot of money while keeping quality high. Overhead costs, such as permits, insurance, etc.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

When done well, it boosts the quality and life span of the building. Quality control is another biggiemess it up, and you risk the whole structure. Quality control ensures the longevity and safety of precast structures. This attention to detail helps prevent structural failures, keeping buildings safe and sound.

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