Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

Estimating 98

Estimating Material Handling Schedule Management Change Management 98

ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2025

The Problem with “Unknowns” in Construction Estimation A significant cause of project overruns lies in the estimating phase, primarily due to uncertainties and incomplete information. These unknowns complicate accurate construction estimating and often lead to financial and scheduling setbacks.

Estimating 36

Estimating Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 36

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. All projects follow a core programmatic process.

Procurement 105

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Adaptable to Market Realities: Ensures projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Owner Leadership : Owners must provide technical and management leadership.

Procurement 98

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

Estimating 98

Estimating Project Management Consulting Cost Control Construction Equipment 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 71

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 71

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

Facility Management 105

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

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To make sure profits stay steady and grow, it's crucial to manage increasing costs for materials, labour, and operations. Rapport3, a powerful project management software designed for architecture firms, offers solutions to minimise the impact of inflation: Tracking Costs in Real Time Our software lets you monitor project costs in real time.

Architecture 105

Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. 43%-77% increase in productivity.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 105

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Click Here.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The industry average of 25% largely reflects the inefficiencies in bid preparation, lack of trust in cost estimates, and inconsistencies in pricing. Enhanced Credibility : Using objective, third-party data builds trust with clients, as it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and fairness in cost estimation.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change Management 59

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2024

Alleged Violations (and Changes to Come) From the NAR Commissions Settlement Lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors, namely a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust suit , are changing the status quo of the buyer-agent relationship in a home sale quickly and potentially with great impact.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Change Management Historic Preservation Property Management 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 105

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement. Since that time JOC has evolved into an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that not only accelerates procurement, but also shorten project delivery times and reduces costs up to 30%-40%. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. As multiple independent audits have shown, the result has been a lack of financial oversight and poor cost management. Roles and responsibilities are now changing to play a leadership role in assuring positive environmental and financial outcomes.

Contracts 104

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 104

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Most owners says they are doing this, but in reality this rarely occurs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Detailed line item construction cost estimating optimally communicates scope of work while providing full financial transparency and visibility. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment.

Estimating 55

Estimating Lean Construction Communication Construction Equipment 55

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. During planning, procurement, and facilities professionals should work together to develop a clear. statement of work (SOW). Locally Researched Construction Cost Data.

Contracts 104

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 104

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. While implementation does require a certain amount of change management for most organizations, the process is far from complex.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 66

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required. What Is a Project Expense?

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The high-speed rail system will provide alternatives to one of the busiest short-haul flight paths in the United States, saving an estimated 62,000 annual airplane trips and taking 400,000 cars off the road every year.

Renewable Energy Systems 162

Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development 162

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Traditional construction cost management remains problematic for most real property owners. Traditional Construction Cost Management Failure. I can accurately assess risk related to any changes, billing, or performance issues. My company’s cost management capabilities create a competitive advantage for us.

Facility Management 104

Facility Management Construction Management Maintenance Change Management 104

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management.

Procurement 52

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 52