Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Stay on Top of Changes.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. If a change request is submitted for example, a project manger gets an alert on his dashboard, and from his mobile device can approve and create a change order. Lack of Effective Communication.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs.

Renovating 40

Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Few change orders. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Excessive reliance upon JOC consultants (IMPORTANT NOTE: A JOC consultant should NEVER be paid a fee based upon JOC construction volume and also be in a position to approve JOC projects/task orders.). Improve participant satisfaction. Financial transparency.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Due to the competitive nature of the bidding process , estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project. Serious Project Design Errors. A design deficiency is a poorly designed, inaccurate, or incomplete plan.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond). Change orders and legals disputes are all but eliminated. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery. The Obstacles.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes. Centralized oversight and coordination, yet enabled use of local management and expertise, within a shared environment.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Without JOC, the owner must procure each project individually in the traditional design-bid-build procurement method. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims. More funds applied to construction work instead of administration of RFPs.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Without JOC, the owner must procure each project individually in the traditional design-bid-build procurement method. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims. More funds applied to construction work instead of administration of RFPs.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. This action will require a modification to the JO to reflect a change order credit.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Material Estimator : With this handy construction tool the contractors, designers, remodelers, engineers, architects as well as other building professionals will be able to calculate feet inch fraction construction math and building materials estimating. Just put the bid information into the app to have some ideas on whom to select.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

What’s Wrong with Design Bid Build? Traditional design-bid-build,DBB, is costly, antagonistic, and simply inefficient. A Job Order Contracting (JOC) system is based on a competitively bid indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a construction contractor.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 24, 2012

How many Owners still wallow in design-bid-build and change-orders, legal disputes, and poor quality vs. collaborative efficient methods such as Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery?

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle Change Orders Comparison Management 45

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

– Job Order Contracting (also known as SABER, TOC, DOC, and a form of IPD): A long-term, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Reliant on a Unit Price Book (UPB) and competitively-bid coefficient to establish pricing structure. Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for OWNERS.

Contract 40

Contract Bidding United States Estimating 40

Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Improvements of 20-25%+ on the procurement side, virtual elimination of legal disputes, and significant reduction of change orders are just a few of the benefits provided by IPD and JOC. Low-bid, should most certainly be abandoned unless one is purchasing a commodity and all other variables are consistent.

Renovating 51

Renovating Sustainability Contract Products 51

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Facility owner issues a request for qualifications (RFQ), evaluating firms using best-value, performance-based criteria, or an invitation to bid awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Standard specifications established in a master contract with a summary of work, also including any specific or client-driven conditions.

Contract 40

Contract Change Orders Overhead Estimating 40

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

The design-bid-build construction delivery method and associated practices such of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder do little more than a fuel to the fires of waste, protracted project timelines, change orders, and legal disputes.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Contract Change Orders 55

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

For the owner : Design fees, permits, land acquisition costs, legal fees, administration costs, etc. Profit Amount : Appropriate or contracted profit rate should be applied uniformly to all contractors and to original bid and change orders. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published By Arka Roy www.quantity-takeoff.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

Estimating 45

Estimating Equipment Bidding Profitability 45

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Most of the construction operations software available today is designed for individual use and focused one specific function. Venture is designed for the entire project team and provides tools that help folks work together throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. change orders. Project Communication. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

PSMJ Resources

MAY 6, 2014

Before taking action that could have legal or other important consequences, PSMJ Resources suggests you speak with a qualified professional who can provide guidance that considers your own unique circumstances. Don’t just limit your liability; include a “hold harmless” clause shifting responsibility to the client for design errors.

Profitability 40

Profitability Bidding Travel Change Orders 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The Nebraska-based lawyer, of course, writes about legal issues with a focus on Nebraska rules — but he has designed the blog/message so that it is relevant to readers far away from the state where he works. Some create greater risks of making the budget if we encounter changes, delays and impacts. Craig Martin.

Contract 48

Contract Construction Claims Legal 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. The drivers for change include environmental, economic, and technology factors. Job Order Contracting Process.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

•Full modernization with a strict application of Historic Preservation Standards ( HPS) and other DoD facility design standards. Full rehabilitation/modernization but with strict application of Anti-terrorism/ Force Protection requirements through building hardening, seismic and other DoD facility design standards. LEED Silver.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

More often than not, an architect will speak to the program, aesthetics, function, form and capabilities of their design. An engineer will speak to the soundess of structure and the lasting value inherent in a given building that they have helped design. change orders. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

JOC projects usually do not require extensive design; if your project does, it may not be best suited to this contract method. Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Virtual elimination of legal disputes.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

•Full modernization with a strict application of Historic Preservation Standards ( HPS) and other DoD facility design standards. Full rehabilitation/modernization but with strict application of Anti-terrorism/ Force Protection requirements through building hardening, seismic and other DoD facility design standards. LEED Silver.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Significant reduction of change orders. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Job order contracting for novices: just the basics. Cost analysis between SABER and design bid build contracting methods. The effectiveness of partnering and source selection in job order contracting – masters thesis.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Significant reduction of change orders. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Job order contracting for novices: just the basics. Cost analysis between SABER and design bid build contracting methods. The effectiveness of partnering and source selection in job order contracting – masters thesis.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. Financial and Project Composition Transparency – The use of a locally researched line item detailed unit price book , UPB, organized using CSI Masterformat (50 Division). Improving collaboration, customer experience, and your bottom line is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc. An example of a counter-productive construction delivery method is low bid design-bid-build (DBB).

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. How Does JOC Work? When Is JOC Used?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. How Does Job Order Contracting Work? track record.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

Unproductive ad hoc processes traditionally associated with the design, construction and management of the built environment are being replaced by robust life-cycle management and efficient project delivery methods. Unproductive ad hoc processes traditionally associated with the design, construction and. Reduction of change orders.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48