Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Lunch with prospective client].

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Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

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. This is usually a small amount for consideration – a requirement in most states for contracts. – Tex.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

and associated renovation, repair, maintenance, and sustainability. The most notable examples are Job Order Contracting, JOC for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for new construction. Fewer Change Orders and/or Legal Disputes. Shared Risk/Reward.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Management Change Orders 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 15, 2016

Defining outcomes, deliverable, risks, rewards, role, responsibilities, data requirements, and specification early, while also encouraging ongoing improvement, can limit change orders, legal disputes, and project delays.

Plans 40

Plans Change Orders Construction Legal 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Job Order Contracting is a collaborative construction delivery method, a type of integrated project delivery (IPD) that specifically targets renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction. This is usually a small amount for consideration – a requirement in most states for contracts.

Contract 40

Contract Change Orders Overhead Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. Job Order Contracting Process. Job order contract has several distinct characteristics as listed below.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Gradually, this situation is beginning to change as collaborative, transparent, and productive construction delivery methods, notably Job Order Contracting, JOC, are being implemented. Job Order Contracting Process. Job order contract has several distinct characteristics as listed below.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 23, 2012

Of the two dedicated Job Order Contracting Solutions available in the United States, one provides and recommends an open, transparent, and mutually collaborative approach, including an independent, nationally recognized and vetted cost database, developed and customized as required to client requirements, from RSMeans Company LLC.

Contract 45

Contract Renovating Contractors Sustainability 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

Construction delivery methods are at the center of this ongoing transformation as they dictate the structure, tone, and legal requirements of any project. Job Order Contracting Process. With all parties leveraging the same data and following robust, collaborative processes from concept, thru site walk, construction, etc.,

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

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?

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sustainable construction can make good business sense. A change management strategy likely matters more than you think. Workflow guidance on flexible budget structures, contract generation for commitments, collaborative change order workflows, and cash flow forecasting. Great decisions require access to great data.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

The design-bid-build construction delivery method and associated practices such of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder do little more than a fuel to the fires of waste, protracted project timelines, change orders, and legal disputes. 1-Architerture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Contract Change Orders 55

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The education sessions covered technology, applications, leadership, sustainability, and management of public works projects. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. January 2009. December 2008. technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Partnering in major contracts: Paradox and metaphor. Journal of Legal. incentive contracts. construction: a case study on MTRC TKE contract 604 in Hong Kong. Channel Tunnel Rail Link: a contract partnership. construction contracting.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

The efficient and effective renovation, repair, sustainment, and new construction of facilities, other physical infrastructure and associated life-cycle management require knowledge, capability, transparency, collaboration, and robust business processes. is simply not doing their job.

Management 40

Management Renovating Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 6, 2014

In point of fact, IPD for small projects has been around longer than IPD itself… and it’s called JOC – Job Order Contracting, also known as SABER in the Air Force. Today, thousands of contractors and owners engage in billions of dollars of JOC/SABER contracts and associated construction projects.

Construction 45

Construction Budgeting Budget Renovating 45

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? How Does JOC Work? When Is JOC Used?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Home » Blogs. August 2012. April 2012.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Markets are always looking to go green whether it be going paperless, green building, or sustaining natural energy. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Technology really is evolving everyday and the world is constantly relying on technology each and everyday.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

Some themes of this year’s show can be summed up as follows: focus on sustainability and green practices—or at least an emphasis on how products kind of “leaned into” that category, even if you had to squint to see the connection at times. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. 89% of the contracts were for projects pursuing LEED. 7% were pursuing the NGBS.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

With host Dominic Rubino and guests, listeners of the show learn about how to build a solid contracting business. The Contracting Handbook. Hosted by Mike Knoche, The Contracting Handbook is useful for general contractors and subcontractors alike. Where to listen : Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Episode runtime : 20+ minutes.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

We needed this recession to help reset wages and prices back to a more normalized (thus sustainable) rate. Not to double digit profit growth and sales increases, but to a more sustainable, long term path. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. August 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Before I realized, my leg and saw kissed, cutting into my leg. It woke me up from my complacent place. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

The construction delivery method plays a significant role in setting the tone of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project and its eventual success or failure. project delivery (IPD) for new construction, and job order contracting (JOC) for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

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.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

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.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. This provides enhanced understanding of the scope of work, and mitigates both errors and omissions.

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program. The ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program is an in-person, 56 hour program that will result in attendees receiving their JOC Professional Certification upon completeion of the program and the passing of the Certification exam. Job Order Pricing.

Certification 55

Certification Contract Procurement Contractors 55

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.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects. Standardized Cost Data.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40