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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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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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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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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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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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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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

One of the steps that can be taken to minimize claims and disputes in construction projects is to determine early on what the markup will be on all change orders, Bryan Jackson, a partner in the Los Angeles office of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLC, told professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held late last month.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

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Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2012

Construction Change Order Phobia. The contractor appeared to be on the verge of a panic attack because he was experiencing serious financial trouble with his construction business and needed quick relief. After Reviewing The QuickBooks Reports - We discovered a painful case of the dreaded disease I call "Change-Order-Phobia".

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

Job Order Contract Life-cycle. A “Pre-proposal meeting” is held between the “JOC Program Manager” (PM), user/client, and contractor to generally define a work need. The Contractor has a specified period of time to complete and forward a proposal/contractor estimate. Contractor Estimate.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Contractors develop mutually beneficial long term Owner relationships and more predictable revenue streams.

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Contractors develop mutually beneficial long term Owner relationships and more predictable revenue streams.

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Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

In the “cost-plus-a-fee” or “time and materials” mode of contracting, materials price increases are generally passed on to the owner – but even here, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) provisions often cap the contractor’s ability to pass on price increases to the owner.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. IMPLEMENTING A JOC PROGRAM – A JOC program involves a scope of work and an associated JOC contract. Specifications are also associated with the JOC contract.

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Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, and indefinite quantity type contract used to execute sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects at the installation. A long term relationship (3-5 years) between Owner and Contractor/AE. – INCOM 2009. . – INCOM 2009.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor won the 2014 competition. Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor blog won the 2014 Best Construction Blog competition , and its quality continues to make it a contender in 2015. Contracts and owners are not all alike. Some are fairer than others.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

JOC provides higher levels of owner and contractor satisfaction as JOC, 1.) is equally responsive to the needs of the owner and contractor to get the work done on-time and on-budget, 2.) Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. What is JOC?

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. Contractors spend millions of dollars attempting to be a low bidder. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. The primary concern in JOC contracts is time.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. RFP Development.

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Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. In summary, IPD advocates pulling together the owner, contractor, designer, and others to achieve higher project results, which in turn increases the overall value to the owner. A JOC contract is inherently. During the Construction Owners Association.

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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. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. If not, why not?

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Whether your Government Owner, Contractor, or AE, using RSMeans Cost Data delivers improved productivity, communication, transparency, and collaboration. RSMeans is the virtual standard for Government Construction and is required on many/most Government Owners Contracts.

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Estimating Construction Change Orders Negotiation 40

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

As a construction contractor, your work can be delayed for reasons beyond your control. Would it surprise you to learn that you may have waived that right in your contract? Dormitory Authority of State of New York , appellate court enforced a no-damages-for delay clause against a contractor, rejecting a $10m delay claim.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. For multi-trade repair and improvement type projects, Job Order Contracting will win out on a savings analysis over design-bid-build. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.

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Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

We Help Contractors Who Want The Company They Dreamed Of Owning. Most contractors love building things and meeting with customers. Seeing the joy on a homeowner's face when the new home is finished or when the big remodel is done gives contractors a lot of satisfaction and feelings of accomplishment.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

We Help Contractors Who Want The Company They Dreamed Of Owning. Most contractors love building things and meeting with customers. Seeing the joy on a homeowner's face when the new home is finished or when the big remodel is done gives contractors a lot of satisfaction and feelings of accomplishment.

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Contractors Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds.

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