Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. Any organization customize requirements, yet maintain the open, standardized data framework. Monitor and store contract and project costs over time, as well as update cost estimates/projections in seconds.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Identify the Contract. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Two of the biggest things to keep in mind for contracts are: Whether collection is probable. Identify the Performance Obligations Within the Contract.

Accounting 218

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 218

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. But we know with certainty it is much more than only the Scope 3 indirect GHG emissions downstream in an organization that received much lip service in the last decade.

Commercial 156

Commercial California Green Organization 156

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

The primary mistake that organizations make in procuring construction services in support of their facilities management needs is that they do not manage their providers. The net result has been the continues legacy of economic and environmental waste, legal disputes, and dissatisfaction of both building uses and oversight groups.

Procurement 150

Procurement Management Construction Renovating 150

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Select vendors based upon best value to your organization over an appropriate timeline. Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Tasks should be organized by CSI Masterformat. Costs should be locally researched.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2018

There is simply no excuse for only 20-25% of all construction projects to be on-time, built per owner requirements, on-budget, and without any legal disputes. It’s beyond time that real property owners put aside traditional construction methods and demonstrated their leadership to the benefit of their organizations and the community.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Budgeting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here are some integrations that can enhance data storage in your organization. . 3: Contract Management. Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. . SharePoint . Let’s take a closer look at these integrations. .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods, and even design-build, fail to consistently produce the superior outcomes of LEAN construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contracting. Improper Use of Technology – Far too many organizations consider technology a solution versus an enabler.

Renovating 114

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, and indefinite quantity type contract used to execute sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects at the installation. JOC projects usually do not require extensive design; if your project does, it may not be best suited to this contract method.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A collaborative long-term multi-party contract and integral Operations Manual / Execution Guide are key elements as is a common data environment inclusive of a locally researched, detailed unit price book. This level of communication and collaboration is foreign to most organizations and must be learned and improved in phases.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.),

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.),

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement. For example, a l ocally researched unit price description of construction tasks, organized by Masterformat, and regularly update, should be required by every real property owner.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This way, the change can be brought to the contractor in an organized manner, giving them time to optimize the process to minimize cost. Construction Administration: The Benefits Of A Smooth Process A well-communicated and organized process reduces stress and results in a better product, relationship, and overall experience for the owner.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Partnering in major contracts: Paradox and metaphor. Journal of Legal. incentive contracts. construction: a case study on MTRC TKE contract 604 in Hong Kong. Channel Tunnel Rail Link: a contract partnership.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Organize the materials for different tasks as projected. Submit bills for the completed tasks as mentioned in the contract.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect. The contract documents should be drafted to protect this individual. Overall it is smart to seek out legal counsel during the contract formation phase of any project. More on this form at Christopher Hill’s blog.

AIA 61

AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

Situations are very different among different types of organizations. However, knowing how to deal with each particular type of organization is a huge bonus in figuring out how to navigate the situation. All of these organizations have quirks and avenues toward payment that will work best.

Lien 186

Lien Finance Deals Legal 186

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

OSHA attempts to make clear what organizations are affected by an ETS. Additionally, an ETS generally applies to state OSHA organizations as well. Companies are not required to pay for or provide the tests unless they are otherwise required to by state or local laws or in labor union contracts. What is an ETS? Why was it issued?

OSHA 107

OSHA Employment FAQ Regulation 107

Green Building Law Update

MAY 6, 2018

organizations that might not expect to be subject to a European data privacy law. organizations have received notices from Google Adwords or Facebook. An organization must comply with the EU GDPR if it is a controller or processor of “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person” located in the EU.

Green 120

Green Organization Regulation Risk 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

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

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

As described in a blog post I penned in 2016, Lawyer’s Opinion Matters in Green Building , this law firm has been regularly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Public school construction is a big deal in the state.

Maryland 240

Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

For years we’ve taken pics with our digital cameras and smartphones, but the challenge has been how to organized these. A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. Construction photographs are collected on every one of your projects.

Construction 160

Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution. A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Safety starts at the top of the organization. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Make safety a priority.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 16, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. So dont say we didnt warn you.

Contract 40

Contract Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Washington’s public payment bond claim laws cover all public works projects commissioned by a state or local government entity that have a contract value of at least $150,000 — and it’s additionally possible to make a lien claim against unpaid retainage funds on certain public projects. Washington State bond claim laws.

Washington 52

Washington Claims Lien Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

KPIs are essential to facilities management, as the old axiom goes, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” While benchmarks against peer organizations are important, the collection and analysis of actual current and actionable information is preferable. Number of service requests per time period. contact-form].

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Organize post-accident activities. Organize post-accident activities.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Staying organized is an additional benefit to tracking COIs.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

With state and local governments facing severe revenue shortfalls, all publicly-funded organizations, facilities and infrastructures have new demands put on them to find ways to get more done with less—less internal resources and less money. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

With state and local governments facing severe revenue shortfalls, all publicly-funded organizations, facilities and infrastructures have new demands put on them to find ways to get more done with less—less internal resources and less money. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. So dont say we didnt warn you.

Contract 40

Contract Illinois Legal Construction 40