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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

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Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them

Lets Build

Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Inadequate documentation Poor document management is a massive detriment to a project’s quality, leading to defects, delays, rework, and overruns. Put someone in charge of this inspection plan and hold them accountable.

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Common challenges in construction quality control and how to overcome them

Lets Build

Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Inadequate documentation Poor document management is a massive detriment to a project’s quality, leading to defects, delays, rework, and overruns. Put someone in charge of this inspection plan and hold them accountable.

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

Levelset

Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . You’ll need to provide documentation before work starts, apply for progress payments during the project, and apply for your final payment as part of project closeout.

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Texas Appellate Court Affirms Grant of Governmental Immunity From Suit Seeking Delay Costs

Constructlaw

Triple B issued a change order for $515,000 in “cost impacts, delays, and disruptions,” stemming from its removal of utility lines not identified in the bid documents. Triple B’s work was scheduled to be completed within 300 days of commencement, but it encountered significant delays and finished over 250 days behind schedule.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”