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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable.

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A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.

Job Order Contracting

This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. While the rampant economic and environmental waste is unsustainable, it continues unabated with virtually zero accountability or oversight. Quantitative performance-based metrics.

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2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Owners must provide leadership and accountability and not excessively rely upon “JOC consultants” #2. JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals. In many instances, this has simply not been the case. #1.

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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

Labor, material, and equipment costs, as well as productivity information should be provided and all based upon current local market conditions. Make certain that the selected year-of-expenditure reflects a realistic scenario, taking into account project planning and development durations, as well as construction.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place. However, the human element is still involved.

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

Job Order Contracting

Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. 4 Failure to leverage granular construction-based line of granular tasks and associated labor, material, equipment, and productivity information Inconsistency in planning and scope management, poor communication, and failure to address stakeholder engagement can be rectified.