Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In Universal Concrete Products Corp. The subcontractor argued that the prime contract between the owner and the contractor defined the cost of work to include “payments made” to subcontractors. In that case, the contract stated that “no part of payment shall be due until 5 days after the owner shall have paid the contractor.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When these solutions don’t talk to one another, it creates data silos and ultimately hinders productivity. . Now the firm’s engineers and detailers can optimize designs to reduce waste and improve project certainty—while boosting productivity in the process. . 3: Contract Management. DocuSign . Dropbox Sign .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. Labor productivity value for each craft /work area needs to be estimated at a detail level as it will significantly vary.

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Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Being productive is not just about being efficient. Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Product Spotlight. Know the Contract and Budget. Before work begins, understand fully what you’ve contracted to do by carefully reviewing the contract at hand. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Stay on Top of Changes.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Product Spotlight. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. If not, why not?

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed. Review change orders and correspondence.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Product Spotlight. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 15, 2016

For that matter, construction is virtually the only business sector that has a long history of declining productivity. Defining outcomes, deliverable, risks, rewards, role, responsibilities, data requirements, and specification early, while also encouraging ongoing improvement, can limit change orders, legal disputes, and project delays.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

In Universal Concrete Products Corp. The subcontractor argued that the prime contract between the owner and the contractor defined the cost of work to include “payments made” to subcontractors. In that case, the contract stated that “no part of payment shall be due until 5 days after the owner shall have paid the contractor.”

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Owner focus upon a BEST VALUE approach to facility management is required in order to maximize productivity and minimize waster. BEST VALUE construction project delivery methods include Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting, JOC. Fewer Change Orders. Shorter Procurement Times.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The most recent report is the NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTS LAW SURVEY, 2015, NBS. ’ Examples of proven collaborative construction delivery methods include Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting – JOC, for renovation, repair, and minor new construction.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 19, 2020

COVID-19 is interfering with the performance of contracts throughout the economy – and in the construction industry particularly. Workers are staying home, manufacturers of components and products are slowing production, supply chains are being disrupted (particularly for foreign sources). 48 C.F.R. § 48 C.F.R. §

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Product Spotlight. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Job Order Contracting. All necessitate a change in how people (participants and stakeholders) interact on daily basis. LEAN facilities manage can improve overall productivity by 60%. Change orders and legals disputes are all but eliminated. Integrated Projects Delivery. The Benefits . The Obstacles.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Product Spotlight. Recent Comments Diyona Joe on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Lessons in Construction Leadership Yunz Contracting on Marketing Your Construction Business Yunz Contracting on Safety is More than a Mission Statement Archives.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Product Spotlight. Recent Comments Diyona Joe on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Lessons in Construction Leadership Yunz Contracting on Marketing Your Construction Business Yunz Contracting on Safety is More than a Mission Statement Archives.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

In fact, you typically won’t be able to release final retainage without it—effectively putting as much as 10% of your contract at stake. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. Delayed change order resolution.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Product Spotlight. The CBO team attended the APWA 2011 Congress this year and had a chance to learn about the industry’s latest equipment and products. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

However, with construction budgets being scrutinized more so than ever and overall industry productivity remaining a constant concern, construction professionals can’t really afford to accept the new normal. Not Planning for Change Orders. Fortunately, these kinds of disagreements are completely avoidable in many situations.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Product Spotlight. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

DBB is exclusively responsible for the construction sectors poor productivity versus all other business sectors. Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. The contract typically has a base year with two to four option years. The History of JOC.

Contract 40

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage change orders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. change orders. productivity.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Product Spotlight. Recent Comments Diyona Joe on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Top 5 Trends in Construction Software Construction services on Lessons in Construction Leadership Yunz Contracting on Marketing Your Construction Business Yunz Contracting on Safety is More than a Mission Statement Archives.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Product Spotlight. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. April 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Product Spotlight. My company’s flagship product continues to evolve, and we constantly have one goal in mind: to be the industry leader in new sales for construction accounting software. In our business we fight tooth and nail to stay competitive and win contracts. change orders. productivity. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. Also, I realized that this analogy works like this, too: “The Sales People Are Determining Product Direction.” If programmers have their way, the product will never be released. On the flip side, salespeople would have product releases every month highlighting hundreds of new features. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Product Spotlight. A Change (Order) for the Better? change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

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