Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 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.

Contracts 105

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. An assessment of clients’ performance in having efficient building process in Uganda. 1440-7027).

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. 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.

Contracts 55

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

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Improved Efficiency : Smart contracts on the blockchain automate various processes, such as payments and deliveries, reducing delays and administrative costs. Material Procurement Blockchain facilitates transparent and efficient procurement processes. This automation leads to faster project completion and lower overall costs.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Construction Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involves systematically managing an organization’s interactions with suppliers to maximize value, minimize risks, and build strong partnerships. For an in-depth understanding of SRM, check out this comprehensive guide.

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Construction Management Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Every organization needs to get more out of the capital they invest in facilities (and other physical assets) to either stay competitive, optimally achieve their organizational mission, and/or perform their fiduciary responsibility. They require fundamental changes in day-to-day ways of doing business.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The most widely used are Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC. While both IPD and JOC provide established and clear benefits versus design-bid-build – DBB, design-build – DB, and other construction delivery methods, their consistent usage and application has been relatively limited.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Property Management 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. .

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The History of Job Order Contracting. The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. An initial process framework was put in place that would subsequently be improved to become what we now know as Job Order Contracting, JOC.

Lean Construction 40

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Maybe your business is looking at expanding, which may require building a new warehouse, factory, process facility, or even a mine. Plan a Realistic Project Budget Constructing a new building may seem exciting, but make sure you don't go over your head. After receiving the zoning permit, you can now apply for a building permit.

Building Permits 52

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Owner leadership and competence.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). This is the fourth in a series of publications discussing best practices developed by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). 4Clicks.com. INTERIM EDITION.

Contracts 45

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. Buildings geolocation. Measure and monitor.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Contracts Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Change Management – A comprehensive change management plan is a requirement in the journey to collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect among all participants… and measurably improved outcomes. Best Value – Value comes first… from best value procurement to the value of life-cycle asset management.

Lean Construction 40

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Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Building RELATIONSHIPS. A primary focus upon technology will generally not provide positive outcomes. Real property owners are ultimately the stewards of the build environment, and therefore must be capable of leadership. They must COLLABORATE with the building users, services providers (ie. Building RELATIONSHIPS.

Facility Management 58

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 58

Building Information Management

JUNE 3, 2016

Partnering and collaboration must be a key performance metric by which real property owners and facility management professionals are measured. Best Value versus Lowest Bidder Procurement. Adoption of LEAN Alternative Construction Delivery Methods – Job Order Contracting, JOC & Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction Property Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

” Job Order Contracting, JOC, a collaborative “LEAN” construction delivery method was in place prior to 1988. Value-based procurement. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Focus upon outcomes. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

” Job Order Contracting, JOC, a collaborative “LEAN” construction delivery method was in place prior to 1988. Value-based procurement. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. On-demand, On-time, On-budget performance. Focus upon outcomes. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Other non-DOD Federal Government Agencies and Higher Education follow in a close second in terms of level of general knowledge and skill. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. Note that for.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Development of acquisition/procurement approach. JOC procurement/award process. Work execution and contract administration. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Facility management/engineering planning. Monitoring.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Value and qualification based selection and procurement.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

Distribution and sharing of information by the Facilities Management Team is crucial to achieving cost efficient and high performing facilities, however, 3-D BIM visualization and modeling software is generally very sophisticated, relatively expensive, and very complex.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. The following is a listing of Job Order Contract Do’s and Don’ts. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. Air Force in the late 1980’s and continues to be improved and expanded.

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Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure. Enter process management.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The sector shows strong growth potential, especially in emerging roles like BIM coordination, drone operations, and sustainable construction, with annual growth rates of 12-20% in green building initiatives.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Adopting robust LEAN process can change this pervasive problem and assure that 90%+ of all repair, renovation, and construction process are consistently procured and delivered on-time, on-budget, and per specification. Consistent, yet flexible collaborative workflows are essential in managing program and project success.

Cost Control 40

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. In general, proposed projects valued at $2,000 or less are considered inappropriate for ordering under JOC because of the administrative costs associated with processing JOC orders and the simplified purchase methods available for these actions. 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. (a)

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Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

It they were, physical infrastructure (buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, … ) deferred maintenance wouldn’t be continuing to climb AND construction would not still be one of the least productive industries of all. Best value procurement. Integral contract execution/operations manuals. Performance Audits.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Property Management Change Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

It they were, physical infrastructure (buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, … ) deferred maintenance wouldn’t be continuing to climb AND construction would not still be one of the least productive industries of all. Best value procurement. Integral contract execution/operations manuals. Performance Audits.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Property Management Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . Coefficient” – a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in the “Unit Price Book” (UPB) unit prices (e.g.,

Contracts 40

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whilst procurement and cost challenges plague specialty contractors, the construction industry faces another obstacle of labor shortage along with other challenges that require a cloud-based tech to solve their problem. Labor shortage is another obstacle that requires measures and tools for immediate resolution.

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In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

This real-time field data flow allows project managers to track progress against plans and then connect that data with the front office to manage performance and risks. By connecting these systems, everyone involved in the project has the performance visibility needed to take real-time corrective actions and keep projects on track.

Project Management 52

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BDC Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.

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