Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. EPC company procures materials, parts, and equipment from foreign companies, it typically requires the foreign company to resolve its dispute in U.S.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contract California Contractors 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

A great example of the latter is when architects and engineers preparing construction documents are allowed to employ their own standard specifications for a project, but need to use the owner’s own, possibly unique documents for Division 00–Procurement and Contracting Requirements. Conflicting requirements. Added costs.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. A listing of potential JOC documents and document templates and associated reporting requirements provides some insight as to what goes in to setting up, or standing up a JOC program. Sample Listing of Job Order Contracting Contract Documents / Templates.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

One additional outcome of this, that everyone needs to understand from the very beginning of a project, is the need to document everything — absolutely everything. It is easier to be successful in your claim if it is well-documented. This was true before COVID-19, but now is even more critical.

Industrial 52

Industrial Union Contract Claims 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

As a result, more facilities and government agencies are turning to job order contracting (JOC) to support their construction, renovation and repair efforts. Without JOC, the owner must procure each project individually in the traditional design-bid-build procurement method. Budget control.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

As a result, more facilities and government agencies are turning to job order contracting (JOC) to support their construction, renovation and repair efforts. Without JOC, the owner must procure each project individually in the traditional design-bid-build procurement method. Budget control.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

Building a successful and compliant JOC Program requires a focus upon LEAN construction procurement and delivery best management practices. Don’t be fooled by vendors that claim to be the largest, or most experienced source of JOC solutions. Do your homework! What are the required JOC Documents, Phases, Timelines, Approvals?

Documentation 100

Documentation Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Why the Job Order Contracting model could work in Canada. A proven contracting methodology from the United States may be a model for solving some of Canada’s current contracting demands. In this way, JOC is similar to the standing order contracting that we are familiar with, with a few important differences.

Contract 45

Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself. A recent court decision in Ohio suggests that the use of plain language is more than just considerate.

Contract 48

Contract Subcontracting Legal Ohio 48

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of audits performed on Job Order Contract is ample evidence of how lack of proper JOC Program set-up, internal controls, or lack of performance for owners or contractors has created non trivial issues.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 40

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. Overlooking procurement of critical materials. Errors in technical logic. Incomplete schedules.

Schedule 48

Schedule Contractors Claims Documentation 48

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Related: Read the guide to notarizing common construction documents. After the preconstruction lien has been filed, a copy of the claim should be sent to the property owner by certified mail within 30 days of filing.

Lien 52

Lien Utah Claims Security 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

“Delivery Team” describes the following parties collectively as appropriate: Owner’s Representative, Architect, Architect’s consultants, Owner’s consultants including key Owner personnel such as Facilities, Maintenance and Information Technology managers, Procurement/Purchasing/Contracting Contractor, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 16, 2015

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. The architects talk ‘billable hours’ – were these hours already quoted for (and contracted to do) or left for change orders to claim later? Especially if ‘normal’ approaches were used.

Claims 48

Claims Modeling BIM Consulting 48

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. Procurement Assistance. RFP Development.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2013

By Bruce Jervis In the solicitation of bids for public contracts, it is common to require bidders to list their intended subcontractors for major components of the work, usually trade by trade. Bid listing of subcontractors is frequently mandated by state or local procurement law. In theory, bid listing should protect subcontractors.

Bidding 48

Bidding Contract Procurement Claims 48

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. The History of JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

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

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

This includes the procurement of cleaning and disinfecting products, procedures and training for cleaning personnel, occupant education, and services that are within the project and site management’s control. Environmental Protection Agency relative to COVID-19.

Green 156

Green Risk Plans Safety 156

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The most recent report is the NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTS LAW SURVEY, 2015, NBS. ’ Examples of proven collaborative construction delivery methods include Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting – JOC, for renovation, repair, and minor new construction.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Segmented, linear, and non-integrated processes: planning, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance. Segmented, linear, and non-integrated processes: planning, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance. Relative low adoption of technology.

Construction 40

Construction Environment Claims Sewer 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Life Cycle Documentation 45

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Estimating Life Cycle 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Job Order Contracting ( JOC ), and SABER are proven project delivery methods for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction. Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Visual Estimating.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Job Order Contracting ( JOC ), and SABER are proven project delivery methods for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction. Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Visual Estimating.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

BIM in the UK was not as advanced as claimed in the literature. The majority of BIM use remained in the design, procurement and planning stages and as such, only isolated current impacts on the CM were suggested. The first documented use of the term BIM can be dated back to 1992 (van Nederveen & Tolman).

BIM 65

BIM Modeling Autodesk Estimating 65

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents. 01700 Contract Closeout.

Estimating 45

Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Negotiate better contract terms. You sign a contract too fast to lock in a new job before doing your due diligence.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Each has its associated contract types, which may include… Lump Sum or Fixed Price. Owner first contracts Design Professional. Competitive bidding with selection being the lowest cost selection of the bidder compliant with the scope of work and associated the bid documents. ? Design/Build Delivery. Unit Price.

Bidding 100

Bidding Construction Documentation Subcontracting 100

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). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

This is so that the project that is procured would economically viable through its entire life span. Certainly, there is a need to relate capital cost with operation and maintenance costs in order to procure buildings that present value for money invested to the clients. The modern procurement system (i.e. DISCUSSION.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Project owners are drawn to the design-build method of construction procurement for good reasons. Owners perceive another advantage to design-build over the traditional design-bid-construct method of procurement. The perception is a reduction in contractor claims and change orders.

Design 48

Design Claims Contract Procurement 48

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 30, 2006

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. contract | Main. In Fieldturf v.

Illinois 40

Illinois AIA Chicago Legal 40

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

By procuring design and construction services from a single source, it is possible to commence construction before all of the design details have been completed. The government paid for construction work through a series of contract modifications authorizing “additional undefinitized funding.” ” Read more.

Negotiation 48

Negotiation Construction Procurement Claims 48

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Closing: Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and sign requisite documents. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. Execution: Monitor worksite conditions and ensure quality control.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively A term describing the inflated, and/or deceptive, claims of using or delivering Building Information Modeling services or products.

BIM 40

BIM US Life Cycle Modeling 40