Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2020

Contractors cannot afford to leave money on the table — especially now — which means they need to pay more attention to contract issues that could affect their bottom lines.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2013

Then why do you do it on change orders for your customers? Contractors often try to avoid conflicts and keep their customers happy by not asking for extra money for work performed that’s not included in the contract.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. If a UPB is properly created it consists of “bare costs” only (no contractor overhead or profit).

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2017

Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. An ICR is a high level estimate audit that include a line item review that typically meets an agencies contract documents requirement. An Informal Compliance Review (ICR) is the most widely used form of review.

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2010

Commercial construction change order myths. If I had a dollar for every time I had to set the record straight on commercial construction costs and change orders… I would still have this job. There’s a misconception that general construction contractors love change orders. general contractor?

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Available directly via owner-managed Job Order Contracts or government-owned and administered cooperative purchasing networks. contact-form].

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline. Request for Proposal.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Job Order Contracting Benefits. Job Order Contracting benefits all participants and stakeholders – facilities management, DPW, engineering, real property owners, facility users, procurement, contractors and oversight groups. Job Order Contracting Benefits. Fewer Change Orders.

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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. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. DEFINITIONS. authorization.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 24, 2018

Given the importance of nailing down any changes to an original scope of work along with their price and schedule effects, many construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, and even define change orders as written instruments. ” Contractors speak that way. Section 7.2.1

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. High participation by local and/or disadvantaged contractors. Number and dollar value of change orders. Number of owner/contractor negotiations.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2018

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment.

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Constructlaw

JANUARY 18, 2023

Hanuman Chalisa LLC (owner) contracted BoMar Contracting, Inc. The contract consisted of the AIA A101-2007 and AIA A201-2007. The parties disputed whether the owner terminated the contract “for cause” or “for convenience.”. was titled “Termination by the Contractor.”. BoMar Contr., 2022-Ohio-1111, 187 N.E.3d

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved. Construction Change: A completed document, approved by the Engineer, covering changes in the Plans, Specifications or quantities, and additional items and the basis of payment that have been established by a previously executed Change Order.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 10, 2011

Don’t Be Caught Short on Construction Change Orders. It’s easy for contractors to overlook the real cost impact of construction change orders on their projects. The construction change order must be analyzed for the overall impact on the construction project timeline as well.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award. Lump sum or poorly detailed contractor or subcontractor quotes, historical cost data, or national average cost data do not provide any ability for cost management to an owner. Number of change orders. Sample KPIs include: • Labor productivity rates.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The following, Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices, have been compiled from numerous independent third party audits of JOC Programs as well as decades of experience. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

It also allows for a longer relationship with the awarded JOC contractor as various job orders issued under the contract are performed during the contract term. Using a % of total construction dollars approach generally results it payments of 10x versus simple procurement of tools and services.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Some years ago, in addressing how a successful contractor has managed to maintain a profitable business despite needing to compete in “low bid wins the job” open competitions, the contractor opened up to me with an observation: He wins the jobs because they are rigged in advance. And that happened.

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. Changes to Work. Karalynn Cromeens.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

And there are times when parties to a construction contract face a goocher. Khan Comfort, LLC , the Supreme Court of South Dakota held that a missing time element in a construction contract did not invalidate the contract. In other words, the court found that a contract existed—i.e., Here’s what I mean… In J.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Change Order Management. Contract Management. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Collaboration Tools. Credentials/License Management.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Project owners, for their own protection, require contractors to furnish payment and performance bonds. Contractors require subcontractors to furnish bonds for the same reason. The bonds incorporate the terms of the construction contract or subcontract by reference. And those contracts authorize alteration through change orders.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2012

By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. The reasons vary. Subcontractors and suppliers are queried.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

It''s A Small Change. Contractors hear these all the time. Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. In this case the "Hammer" is a change order. No law says there has to be change orders.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. . exchange rate, the approved contract between you and the Canadian based supplier equals $50k USD.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits . If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing a Job Order Contract, I highly recommend you get a copy of Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits. Approximately $1.9

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

31, 2019), the Superior Court of Connecticut squarely addressed this precise issue in a case involving a change order dispute between a contractor and subcontractor. I find that should the contractor approve said work then the [subcontractor] shall recover same. CV195021541S (Oct.

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