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. In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2017

Enter the construction contract (I know you were wondering where this was going). Everyone on the planet knows that construction projects are not static and that even modest projects undergo changes throughout the building phase. . “The best laid plans of mice and men,” often go awry.

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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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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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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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Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

Job Order Contract Life-cycle. At the Pre-Proposal Meeting, the PM should set up a date for the pre-construction “site visit” A designated form with an appropriate amount of information requesting JOC work is completed and forwarded to the “Contract Specialist” Proposal Request. Negotiations.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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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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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

APRIL 10, 2015

Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. A Job Order Contracting (JOC) system is based on a competitively bid indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a construction contractor. What is JOC?

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed. Review change orders and correspondence.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. Based on industry-standard cost data and predefined processes that promote streamlining of project development, early contractor involvement, fewer change orders and higher quality construction, JOC is a refreshing change.”g.

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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. JOC is relational contracting.

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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. With JOC there is NO value to the "change order" games.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. Accordingly, the risk profile and allocation change significantly from other traditionaldelivery methods. A JOC contract is inherently. under the JOC program is a typical feature as the starting point for each project (task order) under the contract.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. change orders. document management. Crunch the numbers – Banks like proactive business owners. Projected future earnings. August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. change orders. document management. They shared these tips and tricks with me on fuel management. Hopefully you’ll find them as helpful as I did. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

While we all would love to receive 100% correct and complete design documents, we all know that is more of a target than a reality. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. change orders. document management. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

They will also discuss why connected technology stacks are essential and non-negotiable for contractors who want to future proof their businesses. . To learn more about Spot and how it could change construction, watch the presentation here. Testing also focused on benchmarking Spot vs. human operators.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

With firms managing several projects simultaneously with different budgets, contract requirements, schedules, and scopes it’s challenging to bring increased complexity to cash flow management. . Negotiate better contract terms. You sign a contract too fast to lock in a new job before doing your due diligence.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out! Or The Hard Way.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work, you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out! The Hard Way.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Owner controls the design, which is completed under direct owner-A/E contract prior to construction. A DB contract is awarded on the basis of price and/or qualifications.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Job Order Contracting is a proven construction delivery method that delivers more projects on-time and on-budget than traditional methods.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Document and Adhere to JOC Project Limits – JOC projects may have a statutory/regulatory limit and should have a contract limit. In no instance should a project exceeded the established maximum (including change orders) and combining multiple projects into one to circumvent the contract maximum is also inappropriate.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

And finally, cloud-based record-keeping means that construction companies can make better predictions about how much to charge clients because all the data is right there–including vendor pricing, past estimates, and records of change orders. Process Change Orders Quickly. Automate P2P.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 1, 2014

Depending on which side of the table you are sitting at when signing a contract, will determine how the collections process at the end of project will go. Contract terms are key to a successful collection for final payment. Each party to the contract must be crystal clear as to who is to perform what task. Scope of Work.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

And finally, cloud-based record-keeping means that construction companies can make better predictions about how much to charge clients because all the data is right there–including vendor pricing, past estimates, and records of change orders. Process Change Orders Quickly. Automate P2P.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Best practice Job Order Contracts typically rely upon the Owner’s existing construction design specifications, and the UPB.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Closing: Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and sign requisite documents. The right tools help you create rapid estimates for change orders and keep all parties informed of when they can expect delivery. Learn more → 3.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Negotiate a fair deal that allows the bank to get something and you get something, a win-win and you will find more great deals coming your way in the future. Obviously scanning all your paperwork into a paperless secured server and link source documents to the transactions in QuickBooks for easy retrieval later is a given.

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Quantity takeoff and estimating services can help builders & general contractors with: Pricing, project analysis and negotiations. Processing and formalizing Sub-Contract documents . Double checking sub-contractors estimates or change orders applications . Evaluation of Sub-Contract work in progress .

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

As such, some of the terms and concepts may not be familiar to all personnel using this document. Business, Budget and Contract ing. o Contracting. o Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC). o Contract Management. Ene rgy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC). art knowledge and concepts per the law.

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