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New Book Chronicles Downsville Dam Project

Construction Equipment

“Downsville Dam” documents the project’s construction in the Catskill Mountains between 1947 and 1954. The 140-page book is available from the Historical Construction Equipment Association. This is Edgar Browning’s 12th and final book. Most of the material was provided by a grandson of joint…

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Maximizing JOC Program Performance

Job Order Contracting

JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. 3 types of defects in construction. 3 types of defects in construction. Material defects.

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Complimentary E-Book: Best Practices for Contractors to Address COVID-19

Best Practices Construction Law

You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right. And feel free to pass on the book to a friend or colleague with same request…subscribe to the right!

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Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Detailed line items are also used to create and validate construction budgets. Documenting and associated presentation of the estimate. Estimate preparation.

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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Factors such as site access, soil conditions, and local regulations can impact the cost of construction activities. Market conditions can fluctuate frequently.

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Typical JOC Process

Job Order Contracting

Construction Performed. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Proposal Acceptance/Rejection. Owner/Client Notice to Proceed to Contractor. Warranty Period.