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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. A joint site visit with critical to the above, with all potential participants and stakeholders.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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We also always recommend our clients invest in a proper existing conditions survey, which will alert us to any site issues we’ll need to mitigate and plan for in the budget. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

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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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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award.

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Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. JOC contractors strive for: • Fast Delivery • High Quality • No Change Orders • No Warranty Hassles • Maximize budgets. Adapt and expand OpenJOC Program to your changing needs.

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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies

Fieldwire

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.