Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Review change orders and correspondence.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 1, 2012

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. Are electronic documents subject to the same discovery rules as paper documents?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Step six is to write up a final report outlining each of the previous steps for upper management.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

When the Buyer’s agent asked for a copy of the Seller’s executed documents, Seller’s agent sent the following text: [Seller] was out of town today. ” Second, claims succeed or fail based upon the documentation. Are change orders being discussed by text? He will get back to us tomorrow.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Architects and engineers find BIM allows projects to be completed faster while making it easier to make design changes.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program. Logistics Management Institute, September 1997, et al.). Adapt and expand OpenJOC Program to your changing needs. and Linda T.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2012

One of the basic, yet most important, aspects of project documentation includes effective use of an on-going and detailed set of daily reports. This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Include work categories and/or cost codes.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims.

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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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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. the time of award.

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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. As JOC is a LEAN best management practice one might argue that outsourcing counterproductive. Change Order.

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Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Once the JOC program is in place the individual project/ task orders are managed through a defined process. The owner accepts the project proposal, which includes a detailed project scope document and detailed line item estimate, every project’s price is fixed once the proposal is accepted, so there are no budget surprises.

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Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Once the JOC program is in place the individual project/ task orders are managed through a defined process. The owner accepts the project proposal, which includes a detailed project scope document and detailed line item estimate, every project’s price is fixed once the proposal is accepted, so there are no budget surprises.

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Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 16, 2015

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. The architects talk ‘billable hours’ – were these hours already quoted for (and contracted to do) or left for change orders to claim later? Equally or based on a particular key?

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Visit any project trailer on a major construction site today, and you are as likely to see managers and superintendents poring over BIM images on their tablets and smartphones as over a set of traditional paper plans rolled out on a table. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

A C ommon D ata E nvironment (CDE) is a strategic tool for sharing cost information and managing a team. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . Integrated project delivery method.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. STRATEGY |.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. 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. On this podcast episode.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. Typically, construction punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. How are construction punch lists being managed on jobsites today?

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Read more: Construction quality management: Everything you need to know. Design defects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There are several common types of project delivery methods in construction including design-bid-build, design-build, construction management at risk, multi-prime, and the integrated project delivery method.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Technology Supporting LEAN Best Management Practices. Contract/Project/Document Management. Common Goals Among Stakeholders – Senior management, oversight groups, AE’s, Contractors, planners, Trades, building users, and community. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Consistent deployment.

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Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. Typically, punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. How are punch lists being managed on jobsites today?

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. I often see claims in business articles that the best practice for analyzing something (whatever that may be) is to get more data. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

In addition, you may not have the accurate contract provisions in front of you when you are sending an email from the project site, so your communication may not include the appropriate contract references that you need to support your position or claim. Question: Do you have a computer use policy for your project managers?

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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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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 31, 2009

They just didn’t have space to electronically manage email so for them the record was kept by printing it and placing it in the project folder and it was erased from their email systems. The GC backed off, but this document won’t hold up in court. Lack of metadata.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. These are the people who claim to be authentic, but in reality, they come across as insensitive…or just plain rude. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

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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. We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Here are some examples of the kind of intelligent products we saw, in brief: Caterpillar introduced new K Series small wheel loaders with intelligent power management. The biggest change? change orders. Management.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. And then there were some machines that are hardly dependent on fuel, or in some cases not at all: Takeuchi claims to have built the prototype of the world’s first all-electric mini excavator, capable of holding a charge for 6 hours.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. A rapidly changing landscape means employing numerous strategies to get the job done to your client’s satisfaction. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Risk management You must keep your crews safe.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Consequently, changes can usually be best addressed in the contract phase, when a Change Order Provision can be added to specify procedures and budget needed should a change occur. If it isn’t addressed ahead of time, contractors might increase their total cost of a contract up front in anticipation of changes.

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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. We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

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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! Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Renovation, repair, and maintenance represent the bulk of facility management related costs, exceeding that of new construction for many/most. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities.

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