Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A prime contractor’s relationship with the project owner obviously differs from the contractor’s relationship with a subcontractor. Yes, contractors occasionally speak out of both sides of their mouths. At the same time, the contractor told its subcontractor the delay was not excusable.

Contractors 52

Contractors Subcontracting New York Claims 52

Construction Dive

MAY 21, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Unimpeded physical access to the site is essential for a contractor’s efficient performance of the work. They are provided to the contractor for information only. The contractor is responsible for independently determining and assessing the adequacy of site access.

Site 51

Site Subcontracting Bidding Procurement 51

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Contractor licensing is a specialized area of construction law that can have significant consequences to the parties involved. For highway and bridge contractors in Tennessee, you should be aware of the following provisions: Contractor License Requirement. Business License Requirements.

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Tennessee Liability 48

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

A payment clause in a subcontract stated that payment by the project owner to the prime contractor was a “condition precedent” to the contractor’s obligation to pay the subcontractor. Subcontract payment clauses containing this term have generally been enforced against subcontractors.

Contract 48

Contract Subcontracting Legal Ohio 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and. million; and.

Claims 63

Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

Now, though, the companies have fully integrated the lead generation software with other products supply chain participants would want during the preconstruction process, such as estimating and takeoff software, customer relationship management software, and bid management software. Category, such as commercial, industrial, etc.

Comparison 124

Comparison Construction Software Software 124

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The documents and forms resemble the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and AGC (Associated General Contractors) formats, saving valuable time as they can be customized to suit specific needs while maintaining the standard verbage.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. Both of those will have subcategories.

Construction 216

Construction Claims Products Commercial 216

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. It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

In it, he explains as a major lottery jackpot loomed, how contractors can in a more practical manner, increase their success odds with five suggestions: Know who you’re doing business with. Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully. Construction attorneys do more than resolve claims. Safety first, every day.

North Carolina 48

North Carolina News Lien Construction 48

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We’ll identify other national construction lead services, regional lead services, (local) contractor/remodeler lead services, government lead services, and finally other lead services including equipment lease and architectural specification directories. Planning stage, such as proposed, architect selection, schematics, bid stage, etc.

Construction 233

Construction Remodeling Claims Products 233

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Contractors bid a coefficient, which is applied to the UPB to arrive at contractual prices. For instance, if a contractor’s bid is.97, This provides a clear pricing structure based on a complete, installed unit of work, which prevents padding with extra hours or expenses and rewards the most efficient contractors.

Contract 45

Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

A market of local contractors to assure a pool of qualified and interested companies is another important task. The process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. Will the JOC involve one or multiple contractors/awardees. Multiple Awards.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Contracts between prime/general contractors and their subcontractors make up a vital link in the construction project chain.

Contract 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Paris-based Freyssinet Group claims its TechSpan technique is resulting in significant cost and time saving but acknowledges careful backfilling is key to maintaining safety during construction. Freyssinet’s $30-million subcontract entails building the tunnel in an open trench. m-tick reinforced-concrete base slab and span 12.6

FAQ 51

FAQ Concrete Site Claims 51

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Lisa Cooley Associates and its Partners can help Owners make the decisions and set up JOC programs in a way that improves staff efficiency and that of your contractors. JOC-specific requirements will be incorporated to clearly communicate contractor expectations. Strategic Planning for JOC. Procurement Assistance. Ongoing Assessment.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

At a broad level, the following Construction Delivery Methods are available to Owners… Traditional Delivery Method- Design-Bid-Build. Design-Bid-Build. ? Design completed prior to bidding/pricing and construction. No upfront collaboration of contractor. Unknown construction price until bids are received.

Bidding 100

Bidding Construction Documentation Subcontracting 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

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.

Equipment 45

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.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40