Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement regarding these claims. While these appeals were pending but before the execution of the settlement agreement, T.H.R. Enterprises, Inc. ,

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

Tools and services are readily available to leverage the integration people, robust workflows, actionable and current information, and enabling technology. It is a ongoing process with a focus upon maximizing best value outcomes through mutually beneficial collaboration of all program participants and stakeholders.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liquidating Agreement. Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Do not confuse a liquidating agreement with liquidated damages. Brennan’s The Construction Contracts Book.

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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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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 27, 2009

Deltek alleges the employees violated noncompete agreements and unfairly use some of its trademarks. According to the article, defendant Tom Truong, a former consulting manager at Deltek, created and registered iuvosystems.com on February 1, 2008. Deltek filed its complaint against Chantilly, Virginia-based Iuvo on March 25 in U.S.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

with the Navigant Construction Forum have put together a very informative and comprehensive report on the total impact rework can have on a particular job. 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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

Dialog is seeking understanding; not agreement. ? Core to this focus is identifying problems early by getting information from all. 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.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

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. 05:00 a.m. [Off Lunch with prospective client].

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Extensive collaboration and continuous flow of information is required from concept onward. None of the parties can proceed in isolation from the others.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. The UPB should also contain crew information and be updated annually at a minimum, and quarterly if possible for labor and material fluctuations. The Best Value LEAN JOC Solution. Learn more?

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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. There are often various safety requirements and legislative agreements the @One Alliance team must follow.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Note that a Policy Declarations page offers summary information about coverages at inception and renewal. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim. Insuring agreement.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Note that a Policy Declarations page offers summary information about coverages at inception and renewal. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim. Insuring agreement.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. The developer will also work with other professionals, such as landscape architects, interior designers, and environmental consultants, to ensure that the project is sustainable and complies with all environmental regulations and laws.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Depending upon applicable regulations, an owner may be able to issue an RFP for a JOC Program and engage in self-management, or an owner might be able to take advantage of an existing Job Order Contract if it is structured for multiple owner use, An owner may also be able to participate using via a Cooperative and and inter-local agreement.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 11, 2016

In 2010, immediately after the SEC guidance, this law firm worked with a large number of publicly traded companies and their counsel and outside consultants to advise them about climate change. That year more than 25% of public companies used the term “climate change” in their annual report, most for the first time.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. Hansen Beverage Co., from Cialis.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

“Tens of thousands” of professionals within the construction community ultimately may be able to benefit from a recently formalized agreement between Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Burger Consulting Group Inc. BCG) to move the industry toward interoperability, AGC Chief Information Officer C.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Carefully review Job Order Contract solicitations, requests for proposals, and requests for information. If you don’t have any prior JOC experience, consider teaming agreement and/or acting as a subcontractor on a JOC. Consider hiring a consultant that is skilled in preparing JOC proposals and setting coefficients.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant. Contractors and owners are used to working under this type of agreement.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. The UPB should also contain crew information and be updated annually at a minimum, and quarterly if possible for labor and material fluctuations.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Indemnity Agreement. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

j) “Project labor agreement” – an agreement that meets the requirements of applicable regulations. (k) The listed tasks shall be locally researched and based on generally accepted industry standards and information, where available, for various items of work to be performed by the job order contractor.

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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. Monitor, review, approves all forms and reports associated with the Job Order Contracting workflow.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? The JOC UPB should NOT be associated with any consultant for resource that will benefit directly from construction dollars spent on projects, especially if that resource also has a decision-making role with respect to JOC task order/construction project awards.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 2, 2013

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here. In the U.S.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 8, 2014

Our engineering, architecture and consultancy fields frequently top world rankings which is a sure sign of rapid industrial growth on our shores in years to come. The 5 Mega-Trends Of The Economy. So what do government plans look like for the industry over the course of the next decade?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

I found a quick definition of construction change directive: An alternate mechanism for directing the contractor to perform additional work to the contract when time and/or cost of the work is not in agreement between the owner and contractor performing the work. Click here or call 504-894-9653 for more information. Related articles.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

High initial set up costs make DB suitable only for major new construction Not a fully collaborative multiparty agreement. Agency construction manager is hired as a consultant to help represent the owner’s interests during the construction phase of a DBB project. Disadvantages. Owner can still be at odds with designers and builders.

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 26, 2013

These documents anticipate the involvement of additional consultants such as a program manager and a design manager, in addition to the traditional architect(s). The design manager is required to assist the owner and the program manager in developing and establishing the owner’s program.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Through downstream agreements, the major team players can also agree to waive certain liabilities against each other. They enter into a BIM Agreement and share information freely, using BIM to facilitate target value design and a central server to allow full information transparency.

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