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The Physics of Efficient Construction Delivery – Improving Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds

Job Order Contracting

4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). When used within a robust programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery framework, it serves to virtually eliminate costly change orders and legal disputes. Owner Leadership and Commitment.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

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Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management

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Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Tasks should be organized by CSI Masterformat. Best Value Procurement – Put aside cost low bid/lowest technically acceptable procurement strategies.

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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Inadequate Scope of Work – A poorly defined and/or poorly defined scope of work spells disaster for any construction project and results in cost overruns, change orders, and legal disputes.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

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The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

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#119:  Quantum Meruit vs Unjust Enricment

NH Construction Law

Two of the most popular legal theories beyond breach of contract claims are “unjust enrichment” and “quantum meruit.” Unjust enrichment is what lawyers refer to as an “equitable” remedy, distinguished from a “legal” remedy (such as for breach of contract). CSI-Concrete Systems, Inc.

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Community-based Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Use of licensed CSI MasterFormat. Ability to create customized line items via changes to material, labor, and equipment, while maintaining core “parent line items”. Major reductions in errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. Line items reflect approximate quantities according to a trade break down.