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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

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Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.

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Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change

Best Practices Construction Law

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. These are essential for preconstruction planning and for kicking off builds and keeping them strong throughout. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

. – GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. From a more detailed perspective, the following steps have been published as a path toward a quality cost estimate.

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Alternative and Iterative LEAN Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a cohesive, collaborative, and program-driven environment. All of the tools and services required to implement Alterative LEAN Project Delivery are proven and readily available.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical. Technology is not a solution, but rather an enabler.