The Construction Bid Process
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2019
That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic.
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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?
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LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 25, 2022
Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget.
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BSI bids to cut costs on infrastructure projects
Construction Enquirer
JULY 5, 2023
The whitepaper is aimed at those involved in planning, designing and procuring for major infrastructure programmes, including the construction industry, infrastructure owners and operators, in particular people involved in in scope development such as procurement and commercial directors, project managers and project planners.
Construction project management 101 – Checklist
Lets Build
APRIL 15, 2020
The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.
Considering a Job Order Contract?
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits.
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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software
Lets Build
AUGUST 4, 2023
In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.
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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software
Lets Build
AUGUST 4, 2023
In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.
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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. In no manner should consultants be engaged and paid a percentage of construction, repair, renovation, or maintenance costs.
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Some vital construction documents for a construction project
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 17, 2018
If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. In the design and construction part, various types of construction documents are utilized.
£53m race to cut Magnox reactor buildings down to size
Construction Enquirer
MAY 29, 2023
As part of the ongoing decommissioning of the site, Magnox has started the bid race for the complex project to reduce the height of the site’s 55m tall reactor buildings by around a third. Click here for bid documents. Interested firms have until 26 June to return PQQs with invitations sent to selected tenders on 11 August.
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Collaborative Construction Solution
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 31, 2021
A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. All that is needed is owner leadership and commitment. The Problem.
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LEAN Construction Tools and Support Services… 4BT OpenBuild(TM) Toolkit
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2020
What is LEAN Construction ? LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. ” – Henry Ford.
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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract
Job Order Contracting
JULY 26, 2017
16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. At a minimum, the Owner should provide a statement of work with sufficient detail to enable the contractor to create a detailed line item construction cost estimate. Learn more… 1. Learn more… 5.
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
Construction projects are a conglomeration of various parties that all need to work together. A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? Construction Contract Types.
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Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
AB 618 ( Low D) Local Agency Public Construction Act: job order contracting: school districts: community college districts. The Local Agency Public Construction Act authorizes job order contracting for school districts until January 1, 2022. 9/26/2017 – Approved by the Governor.
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6 Phases of the Construction Process
Chianelli Estimating
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Construction Documents. Conceptual Phase.
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Mr. Ethics - July 2017
Mr Ethics
JULY 10, 2017
Ethics, We recently submitted a bid for the construction of a new bridge. In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. The public owner was to evaluate each bid according to its conformance with plans and specifications. Sincerely, Undecided. Sincerely, Mr. Ethics.
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Mr. Ethics - July 2017
Mr Ethics
JULY 10, 2017
Ethics, We recently submitted a bid for the construction of a new bridge. In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. The public owner was to evaluate each bid according to its conformance with plans and specifications. Sincerely, Undecided. Sincerely, Mr. Ethics.
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Mr. Ethics - July 2017
Mr Ethics
JULY 10, 2017
Ethics, We recently submitted a bid for the construction of a new bridge. In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. The public owner was to evaluate each bid according to its conformance with plans and specifications. Sincerely, Undecided. Sincerely, Mr. Ethics.
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Low Bids Benefit Building Owners
Chianelli Estimating
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building. All the painstaking details; drawing upon drawing, revision after revision as the project documents are developed. Bids received and opened. Not always. .
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Contractors – What you need to know about Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2017
What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents.
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BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2019
BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.
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Tips for Bidding a Job Order Contract
Building Information Management
APRIL 25, 2016
TIPS FOR BIDDING A JOC – Job Order Contract. A more predictable revenue stream and long term relationships with owners are just two of the many benefits that Job Order Contracts provide to construction contractors. Document your past performance history. Attend pre-proposal conferences and site visits if available.
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40 On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 26, 2016
On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.
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“Why are bids so different?” and why your proposal document is most important when it least seems so.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 4, 2012
This posting from Paul Lesieur in the Remdodelcrazy.com blog is worth repeating:’ Why are the bids so different? We like the contractor with the highest bid best because he had detailed all the fixtures we wanted and his estimate was very detailed in general. Why are the bids so different?
AIA Releases new Documents
Construction Lawyer
JUNE 26, 2013
The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These include new BIM and Digital Documents; a new document family, Program Management ; and three free guides.
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Construction Management And It’s Use in the Construction Industry
cnstrctr
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Construction Management is a form of contract within the construction industry that is used throughout the world. Unlike lump sum contracts, construction management allow the general contractor to take on a universal role to help manage the overall project. How Is Construction Management Different?
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JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 1, 2017
This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING-NCPA.
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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. 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.
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Coordinating specifications with an owner’s Division 00
Construction Specifier
JUNE 19, 2020
vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Combining Divisions 01-49 specifications with a set of Division 00 documents with which they are not coordinated is akin to performing a head transplant. Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. New York).
Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 25, 2017
Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. Job Order Contract Documents. JOC bidding process. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors. Do you your homework.
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Your Guide to Preconstruction Planning
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 12, 2022
Successful construction projects don’t happen by accident. Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. This results in higher profitability—something that’s critical in a low-margin industry like construction. .
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What Do You Think Causes Construction Claims and Disputes? Think Again.
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 3, 2013
Construction is one of the riskiest businesses in the United States. What do you think causes construction claims and disputes? In this tight economy, the competitive bidding system forces contractors to price their work in a way that will give them the best opportunity to be the low bidder. Unbalanced bidding.
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54 PDF Editing, Sharepoint and ECM for the AEC Industry
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome.
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JOC Tutorial #71 – Terms
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
(a) “Adjustment factor” / “coefficient+ – job order contractor’s competitively bid adjustment to the organizations prices as published in the current unit price book. b) “Indefinite quantity” means one or more of the construction tasks listed in the unit price book. (c) Typically within a range of 0.80
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Precut Framing Field Test: Does This Off-Site Solution Earn Its Keep?
Pro Builder
MARCH 18, 2021
Real-world field assessments aim to find out whether precut framing is an off-site construction solution that truly boosts productivity and reduces waste. are bundled by wall assembly, with letters printed on each stick matching identical labels on the construction drawings. We also documented saw time and the number of people on site.
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Collaborating Across the Supply Chain in Finland to Deliver Agile and Reliable Outcomes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2022
Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. They must also bring together many project players from a fragmented construction eco-system to collaborate in real-time. . Lean Working Methods.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
SGLC Consulting LLC , No. Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
SGLC Consulting LLC , No. Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 9, 2011
Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.
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136 Job Order Contract Audit Report
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects. Contractor bid extremely low JOC co-efficients (0.50 This “padding” of proposals was done to offset the low adjustment factors bid by the JOC contractors.
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Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 4, 2017
Job Order Contracts, when created, deployed, and managed using LEAN best management practices, can provide significantly better outcomes that traditional construction delivery methods. Unfortunately, if an Owner or Facilities Manager is not educated on the topic and relies exclusively upon a JOC consultant, major problems are common.
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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies
ProcurementExpress.com
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning. With that in mind, construction companies need to invest in a few things. Click Here.
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