Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. BIM is not a solution, but a tool. ” Henry Ford.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data. Better contractor alignment Estimates match how local subcontractors and suppliers bid , reducing disputes. Example: A national database might estimate drywall installation at $1.80 per SF , adjusted by a 1.15 Recent events (e.g.,

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

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. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology. On average, T.S.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

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

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

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. Written operations manual and/or execution guide.

Lean Construction 52

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.

Lean Construction 90

Lean Construction Schedule Management Insurance Management Procurement 90

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. Does the JOC Cooperative Program REQUIRE that a compliance audit be done for EVERY contractor estimate prior to award by an owner? JOC Cooperative policies and procedures are critical.

Contracts 97

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Estimating 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Of course, but rarely practices by real property owners. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology is also another aspect of LEAN Asset Management.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. DO – Approach JOC as a journey.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during the JOC process. These actions can occur during conceptual, request for proposal, detailed estimating, or estimate approval/review stages.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting 40

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

He will provide expertise to project owners, developers, contractors, designers, municipalities, and their counsel on matters including strategic planning, estimating, procurement, on-site operational execution, project auditing, and construction disputes. Wentz, a managing director in the firms Construction practice.

Site Planning 40

Site Planning Project Management Facility Management Procurement 40

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In our previous blog post , we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

“My favorite part of the class was open discussion by instructor, insights on estimating in general, owner/contractor relationships, lessons learned, estimating principles, etc.”. INTRODUCTION TO RSMEANS ESTIMATING – VIRTUAL. Estimate Format. Organizing an Estimate. Procurement / Contracting.

Estimating 45

Estimating General Contracting Property Management Procurement 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. The term of the Job Order Contract, typically one year with up to four (4) option years. Definition of the types of construction services that can be done using the JOC Program (General construction, Roofing, Maintenance, etc.).

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting General Contracting Project Management Approvals 105

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2024

A Job Order Contract (JOC) coefficient refers to a multiplier that is used to adjust the prices in a JOC contract. Coefficient : The coefficient in a JOC is a factor that adjusts the unit prices established in the contract. Poor Estimating Practices : A coefficient less than 1.0 JOC Coefficients less than 1.0

General Contracting 75

General Contracting Contracts Estimating Construction Equipment 75

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. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services embed robust LEAN planning, procurement and project delivery processes within a common data and cloud technology environment. While fundamental LEAN elements serve as the foundation, solutions can be tailored to an organization’s individual requirements. Common Data Environment.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 71

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Closeout Lean Construction Procurement 71

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations. In most cases, the design-assist contract also includes the construction contract.

Wall Systems 104

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

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

The labor shortage trend continued into 2024 with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimating that an additional half a million construction workers were needed in 2024, on top of the usual hiring, to meet the growing labor demand. These inefficiencies ultimately threaten their profit margins and overall project success.

Specialty Contracting 105

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind. Estimating Simply getting a price quote for a fabric building may not feel like it qualifies as a service, and in the old days it often wouldn’t have been considered one. Any number of situations can arise.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Army for $495 million in contracts for construction in Hawaii. The contracts will cover a wide range of projects valued between $25 million and $100 million throughout the state of Hawaii in support of the U.S. Completion of the entire project is estimated by 2037. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation 36

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Specialty Contracting Renewable Energy Systems 36

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

At the start of my career, I worked for a national general contractor for several years after interning with them in college. I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. I joined as a Sr.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Real Estate Development Project Management Change Management 97

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

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 20, 2016

When a client asks me about a particular contract provision and why it is “unfair” or “uneven”, we began a discussion about risk allocation. You see, the contract is used to shift the various risks on the project to the party most appropriate to handle it. What about the risk of escalation in material costs?

General Contracting 69

General Contracting Contracts Cost Control Material Handling 69

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The answer lies in professionally implemented construction project management strategies that bring clarity to all activities, such as estimating , planning, collaborating, and managing resources. It requires great attention to detail and precise cost estimation so that the end result aligns with the initial budget and client expectations.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Owner controls the design, which is completed under direct owner-A/E contract prior to construction. General lack of technical and cost visibility and transparency.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

billion phase of a light rail transit line for the city of Austin, Texas, took a step toward reality on June 5, with the start of a two-step progressive design-build procurement process that aims to get construction underway in 2027. The final design and construction contract is scheduled for award in early 2026.

Specialty Contracting 36

Specialty Contracting Building Design Surveying Project Management 36

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Both technologies also embed associated business process rules and components which will enable enhanced life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with organizational mission, and better consideration of general community impacts. deconstruction – is where the highest value of BIM will be achieved.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

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

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.

Contracts 52

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

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2016

Job Order Contract Execution Plan I. A property designed, staffed, and executed Job Order Contract can provide an significantly more productive way to accomplish a large number of renovation, repair, and sustainability construction projects. Best Practice Job Order Contract. Best value procurement. Joint site visits.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Schedule Management 40