Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Book a demo to find out more.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2016

And while some observers expressed surprise that the City with all those LEED projects opted to repeal that mandate in favor of the IgCC effective July 1, 2015, no one is surprised that with all that green building experience, the local regulation enacting the IgCC is elegant. or the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2012).

Green 120

Green Maryland Regulation Commissioning 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Federal/County/State/Local regulations/ordinances/requirements. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. Job Order Contract Documents. Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

a JOC unit price book (UPB) that reflects accurate material, equipment, and labor cost for all users, 2.) compliance with all regulations, mandates, and requirements. The JOC development partner should have a suite of capabilities and tools at their disposal including 1.) supporting technology, 3.), and implementation.

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. All changes must be formally approved and documented per the defined program operations manual and/or execution guide.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Unit Price Books developed without overhead & profit.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

We’ve coupled together multiple types of software hoping that technology will help us operate more efficiently and pick up percentage points lost to new construction regulations, rising land costs, and increased material/labor costs. . Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Building Information Management

MAY 27, 2016

Formalize and Document all JOC policies, procedures, or guidelines with a JOC Operations Manual associate with the Contract. U pdate Contract information and Terms Regularly and assure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Assure any Owner Preferred Products or Materials are contained within the Unit Price Book.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Guidelines 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Coefficient” means a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in “Unit Price Book” unit prices (e.g., Coefficients proposed by offerors are multiplied times the unit prices in the Unit Price Book to price a job or project on individual orders. Best Practice Job Order Contracting.

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC Solution – A long-term (3-5 years) contract for on-call construction • Competitive pricing established at outset of the contract through the use of a coefficient applied to a unit price book (UPB) • Best Value Procurement/Qualifications-based selection to ensure contractor performance • Individually-priced job orders. and Linda T.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. The following is a listing of JOC documents/document template that conceivably might be involved.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Here a just a few steps toward the a successful job order contracting program: – Fully define roles, responsibilities, and outcomes via the Job Order Contract document, associated Unit Price Book – UPB, construction specifications, and supporting information. – Continuous improvement. – Mutual respect and trust.

Contract 40

Contract Documentation Estimating Management 40

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 21, 2011

Once, when our eldest daughter was quite young she picked a book and asked her father to read it; It was a Hungarian story book (her mother is Hungarian) and my husband said something like this: ‘Sorry, this is in Hungarian, I can’t read it’. The 3-and-a-bit year old offered helpfully: ‘Shall I bring your Hungarian glasses?’

BIM 54

BIM Regulation Documentation 54

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Thousands if not hundreds of thousands saw the consequence of out-dated regulations and OSHA was forced to react. The latest parliamentary document for help and safety is from 1951. Companies hadn’t been pushing for safety regulations as it would affect their bottom line. Not this time. Images of the accident went viral.

Accidents 100

Accidents Safety Compensation OSHA 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

For example, work in several locations and/or associated varied building types may require the use of various location factors or even separate unit price books. All significant conditions, such as requirements for compatibility with existing laws, regulations, contracts. THE UNIT PRICE BOOK. Results of the need analysis.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. I think it is important that business owners never stop learning, so I read a lot of books to further my education on how to make my business the best it can be. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. standards and regulations governing the required type of work. The document is included in the task order support file. The project. extent possible.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. I learned something from reading this book. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. One of my favorite books is Good to Great by Jim Collins. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Industry News.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Pricing is based upon a detailed UNIT PRICE BOOK (UPB), generally organized via MASTERFORMAT with associated descriptions and labor, material, equipment, and labor costs. This document should contain all roles, responsibility, deliverables, reporting requriements, training levels, timelines, etc.,

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Construction Long Beach 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

It is important to check any statutes or regulations in your specific area to determine if any limitations exist on the use of this method. Regular updating of the JOC unit price book (UPB). A JOC Program that observes current best management practices with incorporate the following elements. The use of all non-prepriced items.

Contractors 217

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 217

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

The contractor prepares a detailed line item estimate using the JOC “unit price book” (UPB). An independent owner estimate may also be prepared for projects/task orders above a specified dollar threshold as specified in the Job Contract and/or associated regulations. Drawings, typically in PDF format, are included.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Contract Change Orders Estimating 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. The Right Tool for the Job » Linked-Tweet-Book-In-Face. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Last week, I talked about Jim Collins’ book Good to Great , and the common characteristics of great companies. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Resource Center.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Linked-Tweet-Book-In-Face » Construction Biz Group a Success. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. According to a report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project , “nearly 90% of Americans now own a cell phone, computer, MP3 player, game console, e-book reader or tablet computer” in 2011. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Both the maximum individual project size and type, as well as the maximum overall annual size of the JOC Program are typically stated in the contract documents. Financial transparency is provided through the use of an associated detailed unit price book. How often should a unit price book, UPB, be updated, and how?

Contract 193

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 193

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Coefficient” means a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in “Unit Price Book” unit prices (e.g., Coefficients proposed by offerors are multiplied times the unit prices in the Unit Price Book to price a job or project on individual orders. 2594, Alexandria, VA 22315-3800.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. One of my very favorite books is Alan Cooper’s The Inmates Are Running The Asylum , which takes an in-depth look into software application design. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Job Order Contracting is a construction delivery method and a long-term IDIQ contract for construction services delivered on an on-call basis through firm, fixed price delivery orders based on pre-established unit prices (via a unit price book, UPB). Programs without Unit Price Books, and/or objective third party validated unit price books.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. I can see why this movie and book have become so inspiring. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Industry News.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Building codes represent a set of regulations which state the minimum conditions necessary to safeguard life, safety and protect the public welfare through regulating the design, construction practices, construction material quality (including fire performance) location, occupancy, and maintenance of buildings and structures.

Permits 40

Permits Estimating Regulation Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. DEFECTIVE WORK.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 18, 2011

These projects are largely prevailing wage projects, and unfortunately, many contractors and subcontractors found themselves trying to understand compliance with these regulations for the first time. Then, the department will request you provide wage documentation and certified payroll, and will begin to interview laborers on the project.

US 61

US Regulation Viewpoint Legal 61

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

indicating “Per JOC Cooperative Contract”, on the appropriate document. All timing requirements are specified in the JOC award documents, when should include a JOC Operations/Execution Manual. Per most, if not all, legislation/regulations, engineering fees are not allowed in a Job Order Contract.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. In the past few years, people have purchased billions of items over the internet from songs, books and apps to refrigerators, computers and cars. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120