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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. prison, airport, court house) work and after-hours work will need to be included in the books, or otherwise provided for.

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My BIM is Your BIM – Owners, Contractors, AEs, Building Users, Oversight Groups, Business Product Manufacturers, Community ….

Building Information Management

Reducing procurement costs, mitigates change orders, and virtually eliminates legal disputes. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. Cost are best update annually or quarterly. RSMeans Strategic Partner. .

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery for Public Sector Facility Owners – Renovation, Repair, Sustainability

Building Information Management

Job order contracting is now in use by Federal, State, County, and Local Governments; Healthcare, Education, Transportation (Airports, Mass Transit, DOTs) and has even expanded into the private sector. The reduction of procurement and overall project cost. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Introduction.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

Today's guest post is from my good friend and law partner, Mark Leach , who focuses on health care law, construction disputes and public procurement matters. If interested in commenting, contractors may seek legal counsel or submit comments directly. You can contact Mark at (502) 681-0583 or mleach@stites.com. Comment period.

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Collaborative, Efficient Construction Delivery Methods – The Real Obstacle to BIM

Building Information Management

People, technology, and business process must function holistically and leverage a robust ontology spanning specifications, standards, regulations, manufacturer product specifications, cost, procurement, and project delivery details, environmental aspects, submittal processes. All working together. Standardized metrics will be the norm.

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