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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

It is governed by the contract, which means it’s part of the agreement between two parties. For example, in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A401 — the standard contract between a contractor and subcontractor — the retainage amount is blank. Retainage is up for negotiation Retainage is not set in stone.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Good Project Management is Good Risk.

PSMJ Resources

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Managing Risk in Public Works.

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constructionattorneyblog: LEED project managment software

Construction Lawyer

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. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

Job Order Contracting

Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. References: AIA. AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan). AIA California Council. Association for Project Management.

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Public RFPs: What Do We Do With You?

Constructonomics

Many of the contracts are a standard AIA agreement, and while they appear to be relatively fair, supplements are often added that would make any right minded contractor run far, far away. We need to manage them better on the owner side. However, contractors (including myself) show up time and time again to bid these jobs.

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A Step Closer to BIM? NIBS and AIA Working toward Centralized Building Information Resource

Building Information Management

The signing of an agreement between The American Institute of Architects and the.

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A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Proven LEAN construction planning, procurement and project delivery processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology and ongoing training, are the proven path to significant gains in efficiency and satisfaction. AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan).

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