Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

Documentation 168

Documentation AIA Sustainability Contract 168

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Scope validation phase is longer and more intense than traditional design bid build, or other “so-called” JOC programs. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper. LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3. because more is accomplished.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional as Design-Bid-Build all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. For owners who want intimate involvement in the process, Design-Build based on low bidding offers another disadvantage.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Specifications originally intended for design bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). American Institute of Architects (AIA) – AIA has approximately 11 contract documents specific to design-build, most recently published in 2014- 2015.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 7, 2006

Project Management Software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, Constructware, Buzzsaw) – Personal dashboard for reports, scheduling, cost control, storing and sharing data files, recording correspondence, bid management, submittal package tracking, rfi tracking, and other project management functions. Marathon Drafting. Green Revit.

Revit 40

Revit Autodesk CAD BIM 40