Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

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.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Claims Compensation Contract 48

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP).

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2017

Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. JOC industry standards should be used for ICRs or any type of auditing of contractor proposals. An ICR includes a review of the owner’s and contractors SOW narrative and documents.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Estimating Documentation 100

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.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Claims Los Angeles Negotiation 48

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. And any savings on paper are usually lost mid-way through the project in change orders. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2013

This is a key piece of advice that Schiff Hardin LLP Partner Amanda Schermer offered to a group of professionals during “Change Order Management: Best Practices & Strategic Considerations,” a webinar that WPL Publishing held earlier this month.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Management Contract IDEA 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 3(1), 17-27. ICE-Municipal Engineer, 160(1), 37-44. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 225-234. contact-form].

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. With integrated software that’s built for the construction industry, communication can occur much more quickly among the head office, architects, engineers, suppliers, and crews in the field.

Software 217

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 217

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Teams often have to rely on separate tools to manage tasks like RFIs, daily submittals, and change orders, leading to disconnected processes. Now, instead of a cart and a computer for Punchlist, our field engineers are walking the job with a phone and a roll of tape."

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. Having architects, engineers, project managers, suppliers and everyone else involved in a construction project work from the same model can result in significant cost savings. BIM Adoption Abroad.

BIM 230

BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Many times we talk about a “top down” approach where we try to implement change though a culture shift within a company. Explaining this to a group of project engineers on a jobsite is one thing. Trade contractors employ many people who are trained to perform the tasks within their trade. Owner requirements may vary.

Project Management 64

Project Management Management Drawings Change Orders 64

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The ability to clearly define detailed line item tasks defining the desired scope of work is critical to mitigating errors and omissions, reducing the number of change orders, as well as achieving defensible cost visibility and transparency. The transfer of cost knowledge is essential at a granular, task level.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. But just as each tool in a toolbox has a specific purpose, it’s important for contractors to find and use the construction software component that’s “best of breed” for the task at hand.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Bechtel, the globally recognized engineering, project management, and construction company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer on permanent basis. Job Role: Plans, schedules, manages, and organizes complete level of engineering work for a global business unit generally in one discipline in a project or staff group.

Houston 40

Houston Engineering Texas CAD 40

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. According to Engineering News Record , June costs for commercial construction, building and materials were up more than two percent when compared to year ago.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

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. Fewer Change Orders. Shorter Overall Project Delivery Time.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Legal 100

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Building Information Management

JUNE 2, 2016

Owners, Contractors, and AEs Must Work Together. It is owners that provide inaccurate and/or vague project requirements, create/support excessive numbers of change orders, fail to treat their service providers with respect, and lack the requisite ability to implement LEAN construction delivery methods.

Contractors 40

Contractors Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Acumatica Construction Edition keeps your team on the same page, relying on a core system that has the latest project reports, contracts, budgets, plans, specifications, change orders, invoices, purchase orders and job costs. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors.

Software 206

Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Imagine a world where: All contractors, suppliers, owners, and stakeholders are involved with the project from the design process to completion. The goal of integrated project delivery is to bring together every project stakeholder—owners, designers, contractors, engineers, etc.—early How does integrated project delivery work?

Plans 143

Plans Schedule Design Contractors 143

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. Change Orders and Related Payments. Simple Invoice.

Contractors 48

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. Each Job Order is broken down into individual tasks of work, and a total price is developed based upon the.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

4BT.US – We help Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, as well as Architectural&Engineering and Contract Management firms to develop, deploy, and execute best practice Job Order Contracts. Leverage of current actionable information and tools to support decision-making.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. change orders. My How You’ve Grown!

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Marketing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has for the most part been in a league of its own. For example, how is the average homeowner going to know if a contractor installed 1/2″ drywall or 5/8″ Or what if the owner makes a change and the contractor decides to put an extra zero on the end of the price?

Materials 139

Materials Industrial Change Orders Products 139

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Many Builders & General Contractors have benefited with reduced costs by outsourcing, alleviating the need of hiring a full time Estimator. Construction Estimating Companies will be able to provide seasoned professionals with vast experience; which places confidence in the quantity take-offs needed for builders and general contractors.

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator. Monday, November 7, 2011.

Estimating 53

Estimating Contractors Software Software 53

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Value Engineering (VE) is taken as an industrial tool for cost cutback and upgrading of product performance by system approach. We provide specialized services in value engineering, value management, value analysis and value improvement alongwith Sustainable Design & Constructability Review.

Engineering 40

Engineering Bidding Life Cycle Sustainability 40

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.

Contract 77

Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects.

Estimating 218

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 218

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When funding large-scale renovation or repair projects, government agencies often use job order contracting, or JOC. This method of awarding construction work allows qualified, available contractors to get to work quickly while keeping agency costs in check. The contractors discuss the scope of work and negotiate the job order cost.

Contract 108

Contract Bidding Negotiation Income 108

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2016

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. BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2016

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. BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

If you do you are not alone, many contractors feel that way. Owning a construction company is so much different from just working for another construction contractor and in most cases, new contractors had no idea what was involved in the business end of the operation before they started. Manage Change Orders.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 48