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Change Management Lean Construction Property Management 
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. The post Managing Change Orders appeared first on 4BT.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
ENR Construction
JULY 7, 2025
then known as Ryan Lumber and Coal—expanded in 1949 into owning, financing and managing the real estate that the coal and lumber company built. Barranco says real estate management, property management and capital markets functions are important parts of its business. west of Chicago.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
The post Polycarbonate Greenhouses: Extend Your Growing Season with Durable, Weather-Proof Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These structures come in various designs from compact lean-to models to spacious freestanding options, with panel thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 16mm to suit different UK climate conditions.
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ENR Construction
JULY 14, 2025
AP Photo/Joshua A. Had we left more room for the river, the July 4 flood would have risen more slowly and covered a smaller area,” he told ENR.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Legacy policies, practices and systems are the biggest barriers to requisite change management, the latter capable of delivering 30%-40%+ reductions in financial and environmental waste. Lack of real property owner leadership, commitment, and accountability 2. Poor information management 5. Support of Change Management 4.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2025
Contractors that claims the latter last year interfered with the formers business and unfairly competed by hiring away 11 senior managers. In an amended complaint filed in May, Keller repeated its request that the court enjoin Berkel from employing the 11 managers for one year. rival Berkel & Co.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 18, 2022
The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. contact-form] www.4bt.us
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. 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. 1440-7027).
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
More recently, a Minnesota Department of Transportation assessment of the state’s historic bridges resulted in the Third Avenue Bridge being included among 24 bridges selected for long-term preservation under MnDOT’s Statewide Historic Bridge Management Plan. The bridge is a contributing property to the St. Anthony Falls setting.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 24, 2021
Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2023
A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. First… forget all the misinformation about both BIM and LEAN construction. Reach out if you are ready for a change. contact-form].
Job Order Contracting
MAY 22, 2020
Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. 4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.
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].
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Historically, real property owners have failed miserably at leadership.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework. While it’s important to study Kaizen, Last Planner(TM), Six Sigma, and other LEAN information sources, an Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework is required in order to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation,and new construction projects today.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 6, 2022
The 2 primary factors impacting construction outcomes in the public sector are, #1 Owner leadership, commitment, and competence, and. #2 2 Construction delivery method. Most of us are aware of the rampant, economic, and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 28, 2022
Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Change Management.
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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. LEAN principles establish a collaborative culture.
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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.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 31, 2022
Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. Poor leadership across the public sector with respect to facilities/built environment asset life-cycle management.
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Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity. This involves creating a guideline that takes an organization through a required change management process and established a foundation of valid, actionable information. Proven Solutions. All robust solutions require implementing a “true North”.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2020
LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. INTRODUCTION.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2024
Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 27, 2020
How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities however have been notoriously ill managed. NEXT STEPS.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 1, 2019
LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. The only obstacle, which apparently has been insurmountable for decades, is public sector real property owner leadership, accountability, and commitment for improvement. Introduction. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
30%-50% OFF Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Costs on an ongoing basis is possible for real property owners who elect to support integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. This can be achieved by implementing LEAN principles with readily available tools and services.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 25, 2017
LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Construction Primer. LEAN Construction Primer.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 24, 2021
News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Collaborative design for constructibility.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 20, 2017
Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). the the need for the LEAN Construction Institute.
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. via Four BT, LLC, the AEC industry’s innovative LEAN construction collaboration services, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 29, 2017
There is only one barrier to the efficient management of the built environment… commitment. What is LEAN Construction? LEAN Construction is not complex, but does required change management for most AECOO organizations. The need for Change Management.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 31, 2020
Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 26, 2019
Infrastructure Needs Leadership and Culture Processes Performance Knowledge Management Community and Social Responsibility. Learning LEAN construction can measurably improve facilities management outcomes. Learn more… The post Learning LEAN Construction appeared first on 4BT.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 22, 2017
LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require more time and cost more. Life-cycle costs are reduced by LEAN methods, as are procurement costs. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction are difficult to implement.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 8, 2017
LEAN Construction in the Public Sector requires Owners to take responsibility for their facilities and other forms of built structures. This simply cannot occur until Owners become competent in Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery Methods and associated life-cycle management of the built environment.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 13, 2019
An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 12, 2020
Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment. Project kick-off meeting. Regular owner inspections.
80 Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. Focus upon technology will do little to improve construction or facilities management outcomes. The solution to improved life-cycle management of the build environment lies within a greater focus upon improving competencies and business processes.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 17, 2018
The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. must be maintained.
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