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 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

Keeping an owner, and your own company informed of the financial status of a project is just as important as quality and schedule. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Forecast – depending on your contract type the reporting requirements here will vary.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

Joint focus upon best value outcomes Early and ongoing participation and information sharing Shared risk/reward Common data environment Mutual trust respect Initial and ongoing training Written operations manual and/or execution guide Continuous improvement Global oversight and leadership with local empowerment.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

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. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. Based on industry-standard cost data and predefined processes that promote streamlining of project development, early contractor involvement, fewer change orders and higher quality construction, JOC is a refreshing change.”g.

Contract 40

Contract United States Estimating Bidding 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. JOC is relational contracting.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Information a Click Away. Simply put, all the information you need is one click away. Once you pull up a job screen, you’ll instantly see all of the links related to that particular screen, such as vendors, subcontracts, and cost projections. change orders. Affordability. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. Even back in the Middle Ages, large endeavors were broken down into skill-specific projects and contracted out to the guilds. One of the best ways to stay on top of change orders is through integrated communications. Transform information into change order requests .

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Owner controls the design, which is completed under direct owner-A/E contract prior to construction. A DB contract is awarded on the basis of price and/or qualifications.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re exploring options to make construction accounting more efficient and accurate, you’ll find plenty of helpful information on choosing the right software below. . This information is then communicated to owners, investors, creditors, and regulators. Unique Project- and Contract-Based Milestones. Subcontracts.

Accounting 52

Accounting Software Software FASB 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 22, 2018

West: I think from the technology perspective where we used to have project managers with their files, and contract admins with their files, we now use the Work Center. For subcontract change order processes, the project starts the subcontract change order.

Software 140

Software Software Contractors Construction 140

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Best practice Job Order Contracts typically rely upon the Owner’s existing construction design specifications, and the UPB.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2022

In the past, having to share relevant information with stakeholders in a timely manner would have required manual documentation and a more time-consuming process. That gives the receiving teams the autonomy to manage and standardize the shared information from their end. No more back and forth on what the latest contract language is.

Autodesk 92

Autodesk Documentation Visualization Management 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

As a result, the technology tools available often stifled collaboration between these external stakeholders, who had limited access to key budget and profitability information, which makes it very hard to run a successful business. No more double entry, manual errors or missed information.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The guy I was talking to wanted to submit a proposal on a contract. You see: It was a recompete for a contract that had an incumbent who could meet the set-aside requirement. They weren’t comfortable pricing the contract. There wasn’t a clear road to winning the contract for this particular firm. What A DBE Shouldn’t Do.

Contract 82

Contract Design Philadelphia Documentation 82

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

It has been worth the investment for our company,” said Hunter Contracting Project Sponsor Darin Bailey. “We Can it easily navigate data behind purchase orders and subcontracts; handle AIA and time and material billing; facilitate real-time job costing, WIP, and more? Are forms and other requests easily generated?

Project Management 150

Project Management Software Software Management 150

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 21, 2010

By using a single scalable database the software integrates all project management functions and informations to improve speed and accuracy of project final cost s. This technologically advanced new version will be highly beneficial for the architectural, engineering, construction and capital project owner industry.

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting Software Software Change Orders 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. We will assist and coordinate these functions with your current CPA to ensure that they have the necessary information to prepare these for you. Have Change Orders.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Contractors Software Group develops fully integrated and affordable general contractor software solutions to choose from based upon your size and needs of your contracting business. This is the type of information that are meant to be shared around the web. It is really worth-reading informative blog! A job well done for you.

Estimating 53

Estimating Contractors Software Software 53

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40