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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

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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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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

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CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. the designer), the Kadney Company (the general contractor), Vergnet (the turbine supplier), and two different site engineers: Prudent Engineering, and Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying (the engineers). 3d 832 (Albany Co.,

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. (Eds.). Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Building partnerships: case studies of client–contractor. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction.

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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?

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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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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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As not every project is the same, there are various types of contracts between the owner and contractor which depending upon which is chosen can change your responsibilities drastically. Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Responding to consultant with comments on selection of a DOE approved energy model for 179D tax deduction. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. Lunch with prospective client]. 01:30 p.m.

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IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

Job Order Contracting

Dialog is seeking understanding; not agreement. ? Coordinates necessary contacts with internal and external staff and team members, consultants, and community resources to ensure design and development review of the construction project. Serves as the central liaison between the building users, contractors, and all team members.

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