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Public Procurement of Construction Services

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References: AIA (2007). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Collaboration, Integrated Information and the Project Lifecycle in Building Design, Construction and Operation.” Construction Users Roundtable (CURT). Construction Strategy: CURT’s Path toward LEAN Project Delivery.”

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Commercial Construction Tips: Six Best Practice Resolutions for 2011

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Working with design-build GCs is a good resolution for 2011. Whether you’re looking to save on commercial construction costs , strengthen your subcontractor relationship, decrease your commercial construction timeline or just stay ahead of commercial construction trends , here are some resolutions to consider in 2011. Chuck Taylor.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

« 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. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. August 2011.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress » Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. While the circumstances may change for each unique situation, I can share a few basic facts about Section 179: 2011 Deduction Limit – $500,000 (up from $250k previously). December 2011. November 2011.