Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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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.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Unit Price Book: Do’s.

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 26, 2013

The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These include new BIM and Digital Documents; a new document family, Program Management ; and three free guides.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Both the maximum individual project size and type, as well as the maximum overall annual size of the JOC Program are typically stated in the contract documents. JOC consultants may also be of value in establishing a JOC Program for the first time. A unit price book must be updated as stipulated in contract documents.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. No contractor and limited A/E assistance with detailed estimating, plan checking, and constructability reviews during design phase. A/E and contractor work together through all phases of the project. Disadvantages. Advantages.

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Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(c) “Job order” – a firm, fixed priced, lump-sum order issued by an organization to a job order contractor for a definite project scope of work as compiled from the unit price book to be performed pursuant to a job order contract. (d)

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Review all JOC task order cost estimates, documents, packages for accuracy and compliance.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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. Pre-Construction Design Freeze After agreements are made, there must be a point in which no more changes can be made and the work can start without worry.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1). DBIA documents are used in both vertical construction and horizontal (infrastructure) work.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Combining Divisions 01-49 specifications with a set of Division 00 documents with which they are not coordinated is akin to performing a head transplant. Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. New York). Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects.

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AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. Knowing what to expect from insurers gives you some leverage as a contractor, and can help you protect your business against financial risk on restoration projects. Insuring agreement.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. Knowing what to expect from insurers gives you some leverage as a contractor, and can help you protect your business against financial risk on restoration projects. . Insuring agreement.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Second, it directs the “contractor” to perform additional work. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. This is a bold and powerful document.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. Were estimates, projections and recommendations provided by the Contractor and Delivery Team correct?

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 21, 2014

The standard AIA agreements contain an express license. For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 the license granted in this Section 7.3 shall terminate.

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AIA Agreement Contract Documentation 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

A more predictable revenue stream and long term relationships with owners are just two of the many benefits that Job Order Contracts provide to construction contractors. If you are one of the many contractors are not familiar with locating, bidding, and winning job order contracts, the following may be of some help.

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Bidding Contract Organization Agreement 40

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

In our construction practice, we represent many design professionals, owners, contractors and others involved in construction projects. Frequently, the parties do not consult with a construction attorney when drafting contracts. They prefer a more “friendly” document. They prefer a more “friendly” document. An example.

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Contract Agreement Drafting Documentation 40

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction contractors face potential loss with each project they take on. When a loss occurs, it can put a real crunch on a contractor’s cash flow. Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. It also helps contractors manage cash flow during a loss.

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Insurance Cash Flow Claims Contractors 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Option #02 - Shared Service We will put a copy of your QuickBooks desktop version file which you can access 24/7 from any Internet connection on the Intuit Approved Hosting Provider which and provide you with as all of your QuickBooks contractor bookkeeping services data entry, training and support as you require.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Documentation Profitability 48

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Agreement of Parties. (a)

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AIA Documentation Agreement Illinois 40

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Conscientious builders and consultants also insist jobsite safety needs to go beyond a simple compliance checklist. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor. Foulke Jr.,

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Here it is: § 8.1.3 Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The @One Alliance team comprises of consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders who together will deliver projects accounting for over half Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. This helps to make sure compliance activity is not missed and decision-making is documented clearly.

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BIM Risk Environment Accounting 98

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

These markets also rely up a troublesome practice of relying up JOC consultants to play key JOC administrative roles, if not basically outsource their JOC programs. the JOC contractor formally accepts the order, as mutually agreed, by signing the DD Form 1155; see 5117.9004-3(h)); and. (e) Best Practice Job Order Contracting.

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Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together. The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

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. foundation.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

(a) Use of a “Unit Price Book” to pre-price the direct material, labor, and equipment costs associated with tasks listed in the book coupled with one or more “coefficient(s)” to cover contractor profit and indirect costs. (b) the JOC contractor formally accepts the order, as mutually agreed, with real property owner. (e) Procedures.

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Bemelmans, J.,

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

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.

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Contractors Accounting Office US 48

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Hansen Beverage Co., from Cialis.

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Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

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. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed.

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Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48