Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Best practices for handling change orders. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Let’s meet in the middle.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. Contract Essentials for Building Trade Contractors. Trade Contractors. Tue, 07/20/2021 - 07:00. Karalynn Cromeens. Labor Woes? Project Scope.

Contractors 98

Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Wage and union payroll agreements. Building codes.

Management 173

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample subcontractor agreement. . Progress payments.

Resource 97

Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

Compensation 97

Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina 97

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

By keeping a construction and maintenance daily log, you can: Prove due diligence by recording constraints and their resolutions Show that you communicated with stakeholders, clients, and contractors Provide proof of labour hours , materials used, etc.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

Contract 77

Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Contractors are awarded work strictly based upon performance.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

In this payment dispute between the owner of a hotel and a construction contractor, there did not appear to be a traditional construction contract executed by the parties. However, there were numerous written documents such as a proposal, invoices, and change orders that had been either signed by or transmitted between the parties.

Contract 62

Contract South Dakota Documentation Construction 62

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. Each Job Order is broken down into individual tasks of work, and a total price is developed based upon the.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has reached an agreement with Kiewit Corp. and will pay the contractor $297.8 million for project change orders on the Interstate 405-Sepulveda Pass Widening Project, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 28

Los Angeles Metro Change Orders Agreement 28

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Most often, a disputed change order request or claim for extra costs on a construction project will require one or more negotiation sessions between the contractor and owner to arrive at the final cost and time impact. Read more.'

Negotiation 48

Negotiation Claims Change Orders Agreement 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

For example, did you know that your email communications can be used to establish an enforceable contract, change order, or settlement? Elrod , where the parties had reached a settlement agreement through the email communications of the attorneys. The UETA was recently relied upon by an appellate court in Tennessee, Waddle v.

Tennessee 48

Tennessee Change Orders Contractors iPad 48

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

Contractors may benefit in making a small equity investment in the projects they construct. By taking a financial stake in the project, contractors planned to protect their business interest in the project. On the other hand, the EPC views the change to the project as an opportunity to increase profit.

Equity 40

Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Contracts between prime/general contractors and their subcontractors make up a vital link in the construction project chain.

Contract 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Whether a BIM model is considered a Contract Document required to be followed is a matter for agreement among the project participants. In the absence of agreement on the point, ordinary contract principles will determine whether a party’s reliance on a BIM model furnished by the other party is reasonable.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Drafting contract for general contractor on large project pursuing LEED certification. Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.).

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. change orders.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

NH Construction Law

MAY 24, 2020

Upon receipt of the Contractor’s notice, the Owner shall obtain the services of a licensed laboratory to verify the presence or absence of the material or substance reported by the Contractor and, in the event such material or substance is found to be present, to cause it to be rendered harmless. § 10.3.2 § 10.3.2

Contract 40

Contract Materials Contractors Injury 40

NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

It is common in construction litigation for contractors suing owners to assert a right to recover damages for more than just a breach of contract. Two of the most popular legal theories beyond breach of contract claims are “unjust enrichment” and “quantum meruit.” ” Petrie-Clemons v.

Equity 40

Equity Legal Contract New Hampshire 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you are like most construction contractors your dream has turned into a bit of a nightmare which you cannot seem to wake up from. Perhaps it could be time for a shift is thinking and a radical change in the way you view the world. Perhaps it is time for you to experience: The Contractor Paradigm Shift!

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 16, 2014

If you are thinking about delegating your contractors bookkeeping to someone I would like to make a case for why you should hire the best bookkeeping service you can afford regardless of whether or not it is us because we may not be the best choice for your contracting company. This is a simple question and the answer should tell you a lot.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office US 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Building partnerships: case studies of client–contractor. 2004; Black et al., 2000; Grajek et al., 2000; Gransberg et al.,

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

Addressing the first question, the court concluded that Weyerhaeuser and Dream Finders Homes dealt in a “network of contracts,” which is a “network of interrelated agreements between commercially sophisticated parties.” Weitz Company (Weitz) agreed to be the general contractor for the construction of a retirement community.

Colorado 52

Colorado Tennessee Claims Contract 52

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

As a preliminary matter, make sure that you get a written contract when starting a new project and make sure that both parties sign the agreement. Although courts treat oral agreement differently in each state, a written agreement will be easier to enforce. Contract Provisions. These include: Normal. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Project Management Change Orders Agreement 48

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. Brooks , 121 N.H.

Lien 40

Lien Compensation Change Orders Subcontracting 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

“Delivery Team” describes the following parties collectively as appropriate: Owner’s Representative, Architect, Architect’s consultants, Owner’s consultants including key Owner personnel such as Facilities, Maintenance and Information Technology managers, Procurement/Purchasing/Contracting Contractor, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

If properly and transparently deployed managed, and monitored, JOC can deliver a higher number of construction projects on-time and on-budget, improved quality, and greater satisfaction on the part of both Owners and Contractors. Agreement Application for Payment. Change Order. Field Order. Advertisement for Bids.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Schedule management is more on the contractor once we start construction. Rather than passive bystanders to the conversations between contractors and designers. We've got separate agreements with two different architects, and then you include our interior designers, civil engineers, and landscape architects.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s difficult to stay on top of various project components—like deliverables, changes, and status updates—with files and communications scattered across different programs. . Implementing interoperable workflows allows architects, engineers, and contractors to work better together and overcome these challenges. .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105