Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. The business strategy leading to the integration of previously disparate competencies, business processes, technologies and teams is the primary goal of a BIM execution plan. Read more here from CMO, Peter Cholakis in the article...Continue Reading
By: Dean T. Kashiwagi and Ziad Al Sharmani – Arizona State University The research in this link describes the concept of “Job Order Contracting” (JOC). It defines the “theoretical” advantages and disadvantages of the JOC (also known as “Delivery Order Contract” (DOC) and “SABER”). The article introduces the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE)...Continue Reading
Bidding and Winning JOCs, SABERs, and IDIQs 06/26/2014 If you’ve considered growing your business by bidding and winning Federal Construction or Architectural and Engineering Contracts, this is your opportunity to learn some of the basics. In this FREE webinar, you will learn: What are JOCs, SABERs, and IDIQs Small Business Set-aside Registration Where to Find...Continue Reading
We have trained thousands of folks, and we know not everyone can spend two days in our Introductory class and then another two days in our Advanced. So we are taking the best out of each class and combining them. This class is all about cranking out estimates in e4Clicks! This class is uniquely designed....Continue Reading
FedBizOpps is a web based portal which allows contractors to review Federal Business Opportunities. The URL for the system is: www.fbo.gov This is a great tool to use to see what is coming up for your JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MACC, MATOC, SATOC and other types of construction projects from the Federal Government.Continue Reading
1. Buildings account for almost 40 percent of primary energy use in the United States, 12 percent of total water use, and 60 percent of all non-industrial waste. Indoor environmental quality of buildings affects the health, safety, and productivity of the people who occupy them. 2. The U.S. federal government has the opportunity, and the...Continue Reading
There are several technologies that can be very important to facility life-cycle management. Here’s an alphabetical listing for your review and comment. 1. BIM – Building Information Modeling – Centralized information repository for life-cycle management. 2. BAS – Building Automation System – Automatic building controls/sensor system – HVAC/environmental, access control/security. 3. CAFM – Computer-Aid Facility...Continue Reading
Accuracy and completeness are critical factors in all cost estimates. JOC/SABER cost estimates are based upon a thorough review of drawings and available engineering data, a site visit, and a detailed and current unit price book (UPB). The use of 4Clicks technology and the RSMeans UPB, specifically designed and/or enhanced to support JOC/SABER, greatly...Continue Reading
Driven by economic and environmental pressures, facilities management (FM) will…. more rapidly align itself with the core mission, encompass more services, use global standards, embrace flexibility and continuity, focus upon life-cycle sustainability, maintain and end user/client focus, improve supply chain synchronicity, achieve a life-cycle / total cost of ownership perspective, and employ better capital/risk/performance reporting...Continue Reading
AE’s need to develop long term relationships with owners built upon trust and performance. To accomplish this, it’s important that architects and engineers leverage efficient construction project delivery methods to the same degree as innovative contractor s and owners. There is a reason that the first place owners look to reduce cost is the construction...Continue Reading
Speedy, accurate construction project delivery is important to Sustainability. Why is that? Buildings in the United States: Consume 39% of all Energy Generate 38% of all CO2 Emissions Account for 72% of all Electricity Consumption Use 14% of Potable Water Responsible for 40% of Raw Materials use Source 20%...Continue Reading
The Sept.-Oct. TME/SAME issue focuses on Asset Management. And, what better way to efficiently manage facility renovation, repair and sustainability project than with JOC and SABER, as well as IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, and BOA. The article, “Integrated Order Contracting” outlines a business process embedded in software which enables DOD owners, contractors, and AE’s...Continue Reading
4d-5d BIM will support facility management and associated construction projects, however, more efficient construction project delivery methods MUST be linked to your BIM strategy. Whether integrated with 4d, 5d BIM or stand alone, Job Order Contracting – JOC / SABER – is the standard for facility renovation, repair, and sustainability construction project control and transparency....Continue Reading
Sustainability and Green refer to the designing and maintaining the built environment to in concert with economic and ecological needs. Federal agencies are required to achieve 30% energy and water reductions by 2015 and zero use of fossil fuel by 2030 with schools and municipalities facing similar requirements. JOC (Job Order Contracting) and SABER (Air...Continue Reading
A long time 4Clicks’ client, JBI Construction, was asked to build a 9-11 Memorial for the Peterson Air Force Base, as part of a joint venture partnership with SB Construction. On April 30, 2010 a piece of damaged steel was delivered to the JBI Construction warehouse, a floor beam from the World Trade Center. Designed...Continue Reading
