Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. In a letter reprinted in part in the local print media, Assistant City Attorney Cara Silver said, "very little of the LEED documentation appear to be present."

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Contract California 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

” Either Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM. ” is a sentence that should NEVER appear in a Job Order Contract RFP or associated with a JOC Program. The Construction Manager can be either the Agency or the JOC Consultant’s Construction Manager. Also known as JOC Consultant.”

Consulting 100

Consulting Estimating Contract Management 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

All Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. Procure JOC products and services as a percent (%) of JOC construction volume Use joint simply to speed procurement, or bypass important procurement checks and balances Rely upon a JOC consultant to “manage a JOC Program” indefinitely.

Contract 115

Contract Procurement Management Renovating 115

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING-NCPA. Army and U.S.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE – Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts. Community College Districts Now Authorized to Use Job Order Contracting, AB 618 (Low D). This new law authorizes community colleges to use job order contracting under terms parallel to existing law.

Contract 100

Contract California Agreement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The following, Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices, have been compiled from numerous independent third party audits of JOC Programs as well as decades of experience. Establish processes and guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Contractor Job Order Contract proposals.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. Relationships are critical to LEAN construction and successful Job Order Contracts. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2019

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers and the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES) launched a new set of contract documents specifically tailored to the challenges of underground works that involve geologic uncertainty, including tunneling and foundations.

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Documentation Contract Foundation Consulting 28

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2017

What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Liability Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. Formation of a LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) core group which includes stakeholders.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy. A Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy based upon best management practices considers multiple interrelated factors. Job Order Contract Documents. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors. Review public audits of Job Order Contracts.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. A clear written definition of the Job Order Contract Estimate Management process should be included within the approved Job Order Contract Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide. Type of Job Order Contract Estimates. Learn more… [contact-form].

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Management CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

You should establish guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Job Order Contract proposals. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-Projects where the consultant, acting as project manager, reported directly to another consultant instead of reporting directly to the JOC program manager. Excessive use of consultants.

Negotiation 203

Negotiation Consulting Procurement Project Management 203

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

The application of LEAN methods and best management practices can significantly improve your job order contract. The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of completed Job Order Contract Audits provides ample evidence of this fact.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract – Who, What, How, Why, & Timing. The Who, What, How, Why, & Timing of a Job Order Contract requires thought, multi-discipline integration, and proven LEAN business processes. The post Job Order Contract – Who, What, How, Why, & Timing appeared first on 4BT. and implementation.

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation.

Permits 152

Permits Negotiation Commissioning Consulting 152

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Owner leadership and competence.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Management Compensation 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits . If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing a Job Order Contract, I highly recommend you get a copy of Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The American Institute of Architects has released AIA Document C203 – 2017 Standard Form of Consultant’s Services: Commissioning. C203-2017 replaces B211-2007, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Commissioning.

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Commissioning AIA Documentation Agreement 49

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance. Job order contracts are awarded to a contractor(s) based upon BEST VALUE. Subcontractors may or may not be allowed based upon the contract document.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual. A detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual is a key component of any successful JOC Program. The JOC Operations Manual should be part of of the final Job Order Contract. History of Job Order Contracting (JOC). JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects.

Documentation 40

Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Job Order Contracting, JOC, is a proven solution to providing quality on-demand construction services on-time and on budget, and to reduce repair, renovation, and capital renewal backlogs. Common errors made in implementing a Job Order Contract can lead to major problems. #1. 1. Project Management Failure.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This Job Order Contract Audit Report dated 10/31/2016 is a follow up the an early JOC Audit conducted by City of Long Beach Auditor Laura Dowd. The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects.

Contract 100

Contract Long Beach Project Management Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Environment Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2017

10 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Job Order Contract. Don’t expect you can depend heavily upon a JOC consultant or otherwise “outsource” the process. Identify the types of documents and reports that will be required of all participants and stakeholder. Understand your strategy and goals. Learn more?

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Documentation Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. These markets also rely up a troublesome practice of relying up JOC consultants to play key JOC administrative roles, if not basically outsource their JOC programs. Best Practice Job Order Contracting.

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Enabling Job Order Contracting Through Training and LEAN Methods. While Job Order Contracting has been used for decades and can drive significantly improved construction delivery productivity and higher quality, it must be deployed by skilled Owners and Contractors to achieved maximum benefit.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

Documentation 40

Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

The document’s provisions addressing insurance represent one of the four categories containing the “most significant” changes made to C-700, a document that he characterized as “the lynchpin” within the organization’s Construction Series of documents. ” Read more.'

EJCDC 48

EJCDC Documentation Contract Insurance 48

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Construction Long Beach 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. The contracting agency should have procedures that address conflict of interest issues in all solicitations. Estimate is consistent with project scope.

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Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 198