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Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex. Arguably, it’s more complex than it needs to be, writes Robert Salaj  

Construction Today

This includes tools, materials, and a slew of information such as estimates versus actuals, local regulations, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and more. A change to one aspect of the… Source The post Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Safety regulations.

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What is JOC / Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

JOC, in this case is an acronym for Job Order Contracting JOC is a integrated planning, procurement, and construction delivery method that, depending upon applicable regulations/statues, can be used for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction for facilities and/or horizontal physical infrastructure.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors.

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JOC Program Development

Job Order Contracting

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

If the Contractor requires additional information to clarify the Detailed Scope of Work before preparing the Job Order Proposal, the Contractor will make such request so that the Job Order Proposal can be submitted on time. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.