HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Don’t always take the lowest bid. The low-bidding general contractor was often in over its head, which meant deadlines were missed or work was shoddy and another, more experienced GC was brought in to finish the job—at an additional cost. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq. Take a leap of faith.

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s guest, Karalynn Cromeens , Owner & Managing Partner at The Cromeens Law Firm , joins the show to share the steps everyone can take to make contracts more straightforward and less contentious. Best practices for handling change orders. Karalynn Cromeens, Owner & Managing Partner, The Cromeens Law Firm.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

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Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. This is a terrific way to manage client expectations. . Business Management Best Practices.

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Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing a Job Order Contract, I highly recommend you get a copy of Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager.

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Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. Centralized reporting and oversight with local empowerment, application, and management – monitoring, metrics, and continuous improvement. Mutual respect.

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Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. 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.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

A good purchasing professional must understand the construction process, local building codes, risk management, the enterprise resource planning system, schedules, the installing trades in a given market and the materials they use, alternative materials that could be used, their cost drivers, and so on—all while being an excellent negotiator.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. Ed Carrigan asked: “Do you believe there is a savings between JOC program and a bidding process (design-bid-build)? ” Thanks for the question, Ed.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

What’s Wrong with Design Bid Build? Traditional design-bid-build,DBB, is costly, antagonistic, and simply inefficient. Renovation, repair, and maintenance represent the bulk of facility management related costs, exceeding that of new construction for many/most. fosters trust and mutual respect, 3.) JOC Fundamentals.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Some other equally important tasks include: Identify the best person to manage the team. Review change orders and correspondence. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change.

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Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. I have edited the list and I am happy to share these ideas: Identify the best person to manage the team. If not, why not?

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Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. The real problem is that poor cash flow management can be disastrous…impacting your project schedules, profitability, and relationships.

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Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The introduction of BIM, cloud based takeoff tools, AI, and bidding platforms have all shaken up the way estimating and preconstruction management operates. . They will also discuss why connected technology stacks are essential and non-negotiable for contractors who want to future proof their businesses. .

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. An innovative method of contract management is being used more and more by owners who desire quick service and reasonable cost.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Some create greater risks of making the budget if we encounter changes, delays and impacts. We should appreciate the risks before bidding and not underestimate indirect costs of staff to deal with these situations. Failing to include these costs in change orders makes it far more difficult to recover the costs later.

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Contract Construction Claims Legal 48

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The contract includes a unit price book (UPB) that establishes a unit price to be paid for each of a multitude of construction line items including pre-priced/pre-negotiated items of work and materials. Reduction of change orders. – INCOM 2009. A guarantee of minimum amount of work for the contractor.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Advantages.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. Program and Project Management.

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Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Early involvement of the construction manager and the contractor with the owner and the designer in the conceptual phase of the project is another similarity with IPD that brings value to the owners. under the JOC program is a typical feature as the starting point for each project (task order) under the contract.

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Contract BIM Missouri Contractors 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 28, 2013

A customer is someone who treats everyone and everything as a commodity negotiates the lowest possible price, leaves nothing but bad feelings, squeezes every last ounce of value and withholds payment as long as possible. We had several strong discussions as were needed in order for him to level up because he did not like change.

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Contractors Negotiation Banking Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that. If you are thinking of doing your own bookkeeping think again, your time is more valuable in managing your business, getting customers and keeping them happy. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Evaluating the damage to every home and putting each project out to bid is impractical; people want to repair or rebuild and move back into their homes. They review the book and bid a coefficient to cover their cost of business. The contractors discuss the scope of work and negotiate the job order cost.

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Contract Bidding Negotiation Income 108

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that. If you are thinking of doing your own bookkeeping think again, your time is more valuable in managing your business, getting customers and keeping them happy. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that! If you are thinking of doing your own construction bookkeeping think again, your time is more valuable in managing your business, getting customers and keeping them happy. They Have A Business Process Management Strategy.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

If a task is not in the UPB, it can be negotiated, priced and added at any time to the book. For many JOC contracts a limit is placed upon the percentage of NPP costs allowed per task order, generally this is 10%. Contractors can be selected based on best-value or low bid, depending upon the owner’s requirements.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTACT – PROGRAM CHECKLIST. Staff for JOC Program Capacity – Determine the number and type of projects the JOC staff can handle at any one time to ensure projects are managed timely and appropriately. Program Management – Oversight and management of the Owner is the established best practice.

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Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). The contractor(s) may submit sample bids and a coefficients (a multiplier(s) to be applied to the referenced unit price book.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. 00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid. 00 24 13 Scopes of Bids. Scopes of Bids (Multiple Contracts). Scopes of Bids (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meetings. 00 41 00 Bid Forms. 00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40