Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

Oddly, few real property owners create a detailed construction cost model for their renovation, repair, maintenance, or new build projects. A common data environment (CDE) is a requisite component of an efficient construction planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. INTRODUCTION. WHAT IS A MODEL? Learn more?

Building Standards 102

Building Standards Property Management Structural Systems Communication 102

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 30, 2021

Too often, organization fail to build solid internal and external teams in concert with their mission goals. As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. According to Siteline , mobilization involves activities such as setting up site offices, arranging for construction equipment, and procuring materials.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Risk Management Project Management 52

Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A pilot version of what will be the UK’s first cross-industry Standard for net zero carbon aligned buildings has been launched. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

Building Standards 40

Building Standards Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. Per #1, LEAN construction be used to refer to a “philosophy” or to a planning, procurement, and/or project delivery method. ” Austin 2016.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods have failed.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? PEOPLE Focus Significant change management is needed to shift from archaic and waste planning, procurement, and project delivery methods and practices.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. Additional Considerations.

Estimating 95

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Clear definition of information requirements, aligned with robust Lean processes, and collaborative delivery teams is a proven pathway to best value construction. Learn more… The post Managing Best Value Construction appeared first on 4BT.

Construction Management 66

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. Learn more? Chelson, D.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. Building long-term relationships among multidisciplinary teams within the owner organization and with all service providers. A common data environment supports collaboration.

Quality Assurance 100

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Property Management 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. Change management to address the fundamental evolution from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. 1 Owner Leadership and Commitment. #2

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Change Management Quality Assurance Collaboration 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A Common Work Environment for Real Property Owners, AEs, Builders, and Building Users. Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Lean Construction 69

Lean Construction Facility Management Risk Management Schedule Management 69

The Construction Seyt

AUGUST 10, 2023

Chief among those is DOL’s reincorporation of the so-called “30% rule,” returning to the prevailing wage definition used prior to Ronald Reagan’s first term as president. Definitions of previously-undefined terms “contractor” and “subcontractor.” b) and 5.12. at 3.11, 5.5(a), a), and 5.5(e).

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Contracts Land Use Regulations Infrastructure Development 52

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Real-World Example: Englewoods preconstruction collaboration with architects led to standardizing store layouts for a national retail rollout. Englewood Construction works closely with architects to: Evaluate Alternatives: We suggest materials and building methods that provide cost savings without compromising quality.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

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. Core Elements of LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Collaborative LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Information Management System.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Construction Marketing

JUNE 17, 2010

This new product launch planning checklist is based on a typical business-to-business (B2B) market scenario in the construction industry, whether building product manufacturer (BPM), or construction services brand. Market Definition. Product Definition. Trademark search, trademark registration, identity standards.

Building Products Distribution 94

Building Products Distribution Schedule Management Surveying Building Optimization 94

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2012

Duties of buildingSMART include the development and maintenance of international standards for “openBIM”: buildingSMART Processes. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. buildingSMART Data Dictionary. buildingSMART Data model. What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Stakeholder Engagement Building Controls 40

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. Definition of BIM. . Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management 78

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

2013 National BIM Standard today! Below, a list of terms and definitions being submitted for voting is just one of several important initiatives. Building Information Modeling Model Management. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Aligning the physical and functional status of buildings and other physical objects with a corresponding digital model makes it possible to monitor and optimally manage capital reinvestment throughout their life-cycle. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. appeared first on 4BT.

Building Optimization 53

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Project Management 53

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. All public sector entities would benefit by using locally researched standardized cost data to generate line item cost estimates for construction projects. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. Proper leverage of technology – Technology should enable people and process and not dictate process.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Construction Management Property Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. Integrated Project Delivery: A Working Definition (2nd ed.).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

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

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2016

Building Users part of the process. Best Value Procurement. Standardized & Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Architectures. 14 FM Best Practices. Collaborative versus Siloed competencies and practice areas. Mutual Trust and Respect. Life-cycle costing versus First-cost approach. Shared Risk/Reward.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting Controls Manufacturing 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” Lack of appropriate tools to assist the life-cycle management process, inclusive of appropriate data validation and standardization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 74

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

Definition of information and and the rights and obligations associated with it are the basis for uniform intra and international use. - The latter a form of IPD specifically targeting facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. - AUTHENTICATION, ACCESS CONTROL, COLLABORATION, AND STANDARDS.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control Land Use Regulations 55

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs. Shorter Procurement Times.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery are intertwined and invovled real property owners and services providers. 2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Procurement Risk Management Project Management 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Cultural Fit – Collaboration, Communication, and Transparency are REQUIRED, Involve all Shareholders (Owners (senior management, FM, capital planning, procurement, building users…), AE’s, Contractors, BPMs (business product manufacturers), Oversight Groups, Community …). Economic Fit.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management 49

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. The foundation of LEAN construction delivery is based upon collaborative efforts of all participants and stakeholders (real property owners, contractors, AE’s, building users, oversight groups …) to.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 14, 2012

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Change Management 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. Considering a JOC Program? Do your homework!

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management General Contracting 40