Change Orders, Construction, Negotiation and Subcontracting

Can Change Orders Jeopardize Bond Protection?

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The bonds incorporate the terms of the construction contract or subcontract by reference. And those contracts authorize alteration through change orders. But what if the surety discovers that the change order process has radically altered the contract it originally agreed to cover? ” Read more.

Change Orders

Change Orders Subcontracting Negotiation Contract

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are? Advantages.

Design

Design Bidding Engineering Construction

The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Turner Construction Company , the U.S. However, in Thomas J.

Contract

Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia

Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Best practices for handling change orders. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. The difference between secured and unsecured debts.

Contract

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting

Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

administration of the Job Order Contract (JOC), a Contract designed to provide the ORGANIZATION NAME with a flexible and responsive contractual capability in support of their renovation, repair, and minor new construction services needs. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis.

Contract

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead

#100: Dealing With Rising Costs

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

It’s no secret to anyone involved in the construction industry that materials prices have been increasing by leaps and bounds recently. Any delay in the start of construction puts the contractor in a tough position here. Steel, copper, PVC, drywall, and particularly lumber prices are dramatically higher compared to a year ago.

Deals

Deals Contract Negotiation Materials

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

Once we decide what actions to take, if there is a price increase, I will prepare a written change order explaining the additional work and the increased cost, I will not start on the extra work until I have a signed change order approving the work.". Payment Terms.

Contractors

Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders

The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Turner Construction Company (pdf) , the U.S.

Subcontracting

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia

Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts.

Contract

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors

Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

“Traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems. Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. These factors have led to increased quality in construction.4.

Contract

Contract United States Estimating Bidding

A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

The new company has been established to help Owners bring sophisticated thinking and efficient, scalable processes ongoing renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction programs. Job Order Contracting was a delivery method ahead of its time when it was introduced a quarter century ago. Ongoing Assessment.

Contract

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission. It is generally not acceptable to split a project into more than one JOC in order to stay under the maximum amount. Unit Price Books.

Contract

Contract Contractors Materials Site

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. design/negotiate/build).

Equipment

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. design/negotiate/build).

Equipment

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete

Professional Constructor Central

Can Change Orders Jeopardize Bond Protection?

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

#100: Dealing With Rising Costs

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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