Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Waste is rampant to the extent that 80% or more of all projects are late, over-budget, and/or poorly completed to the dissatisfaction of participants and stakeholders. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified. A 3D model helps identify unique prefabricated construction details and potential conflicts even at this stage.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, budgets are limited, materials are expensive, design and construction schedules are constrained, and global supply chain logistics continue to apply pressure to projects. Optimized Project Delivery: Design Assist can lead to a smoother construction phase, as design-related conflicts and inefficiencies are mitigated early on.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 26, 2025

Rosemary Coates, Executive Director, Reshoring Institute / President, Blue Silk Consulting There are some immediate tactics to consider to minimize the cost of importing. After the terrible supply chain issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, companies started mapping their supply chains including sub-suppliers to identify risks and weaknesses.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

A continuous air barrier system also protects the building structure by reducing the risk of localized condensation or moisture accumulation. Savvy building owners recognize that airtight buildings minimize the financial risks of future repairs or major renovations.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

The Benefits the 4BT JOC Program Solution With 4BT you can rest assured of a compliant, efficient, and low cost 4BT JOC Program Solution. Cost Savings: Our integrated planning, procurement and project delivery solutions minimizes the number of change orders, reduces material waste, and avoid costly mistakes.

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KCM Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

One of the first employees of the company from those days, Senior Project Manager Bridget Black, is still an important part of KCM Group’s leadership team. The company has developed a strong track record of delivering for their clients by identifying cost savings, streamlining processes, and ensuring a high-quality finished product. “I

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In Eight

MARCH 28, 2023

“Project certainty.” ” Depending on who you ask, it can mean something slightly different — predictability, assurance, verifiability, confidence, control. Any or all of these is what many construction managers strive for with every capital project they oversee. By tracking project data.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As a real proper owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor, is important to review internal policies, procedures and controls with respect to your JOC Program and Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts : Are there areas of risk and/or compliance issues? Faster project delivery.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Key Takeaways RAAC offers lightweight form and potential applications in construction projects, but must be monitored for structural performance. Case studies demonstrate the versatility of RAAC with successful refurbishment & reconstruction projects leading to improved safety & innovative design solutions.

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Wrench

MARCH 5, 2024

The value of procured items in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects can vary depending on project specifics, but typically, it ranges from 60% to 80% of the total project cost. Trying to manage them manually is difficult and complex.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

LEAN construction delivery – project and program management. The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Develop your team.

Contracts 40

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

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. Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting?

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Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Staff for JOC Program Capacity – Determine the number and type of projects the JOC staff can handle at any one time to ensure projects are managed timely and appropriately. Without appropriate staffing the pressure to complete projects can result in inadequate project and cost and oversight.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Waste is rampant to the extent that 80% or more of all projects are late, over-budget, and/or poorly completed to the dissatisfaction of participants and stakeholders. Supporting robust processes, tools, and training are readily available to assure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes 90%+ of the time.

Project Management Consulting 52

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Builders must navigate rising material costs, unpredictable weather, and tight regulations while keeping projects on track. In this blog, we will share some of the most common construction challenges and practical ways to tackle them, keeping your project on schedule and within budget. The good news?

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LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 16, 2023

But how do you navigate this bustling market and find the best builders for your project? Infrastructure and civil engineering firms invest in projects that improve quality of life, offering design & build capabilities plus property development & investment services.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison. Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Project cannot be expedited with a collaborative fast-track process; drawings and specs must be 100% complete to bid (though latter rarely occurs).

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CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

While DIY plumbing can be cost-effective and satisfying, it comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Simple tasks like fixing a leaky faucet or unclogging a drain might be manageable for a DIY enthusiast. DIY projects can save you money on labor costs, and you only need to pay for materials and tools.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It recognises what they refer to as the range of views across the sector about the practice of retentions and the government’s 2018 consultation. There is no need for retentions on a well-managed project. As the Guidance notes, NEC provides an optional clause, Option X16, to deal with retentions. Key takeaways.

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LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management Consulting 52

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

How to manage capital projects more efficiently | McKinsey. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) ], the demand for construction services combined with fewer participants in the industry (contractors and individuals), created a higher likelihood of delays resulting from contractor, professional management and skilled labor shortages.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 15, 2019

Two such LEAN methods, with proven track records of over thirty (30) years are Integrated Project Delivery, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction. The role of a JOC Consultant should remain that of mentor/coach.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. Shared risk/reward. Shared risk/reward. Centralized reporting and oversight with local empowerment, application, management – monitoring, metrics, and continuous improvement.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Shared risk/reward. Shared risk/reward. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Mutual respect.

Contracts 40

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2018

This LEAN Job Order Contracting Guide is designed introduce a subset of best management practices to optimize repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO OPTIMIZE REPAIR, RENOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MINOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VIA LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

During a great industry talk at Autodesk University this year , Ivana Tudja, BIM and Digital Engineering Lead (Senior BIM Manager) at Mace, shared common blindspots and lessons learned for making new technology implementation a success. Using this unified platform has improved the quality of data analytics for Mace significantly.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether building a new space, or renovating an existing one, sound absorbing and/or diffusing finishes involve the right acoustical products, the correct use of these products, key architectural elements, and the expertise of an acoustic consultant (a.k.a. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

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Contractors Liability Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Recognizing the critical role these professionals play, Minnesota strongly emphasizes contractor licensing, ensuring that all individuals and companies engaged in construction work meet stringent standards of quality and safety. The work often involves larger scale and complexity than residential projects.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Similarly, Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, is also over two decades old. Shared risk/reward. Meeting establish quality levels. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The cultural, change management aspects of LEAN are equally important to the processes, tools, and technologies. Waste reduction.

Lean Construction 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

Similarly, Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, is also over two decades old. Shared risk/reward. Meeting establish quality levels. Flexibility without excessive management and control. The cultural, change management aspects of LEAN are equally important to the processes, tools, and technologies. Waste reduction.

Lean Construction 40

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. One of the greatest things about AEC is how many talented people contribute to a single project. Senior BIM Manager. Nima Jafari.

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