Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program. JOC Basics. and Linda T.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price. So on a $100,000 contract with 10% retainage, the contractor doesn’t have to fork over ten grand at the beginning. Retainage is up for negotiation Retainage is not set in stone.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. In its forecast for this year Howard Russell was predicting a turnover of up to £80m based on a rising number of negotiated contracts.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. The JOC will remain in effect for one year from date of contract award.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Levelset

MAY 2, 2022

One way to illustrate this is to provide the supplier with a copy of the project contract to show the size of the project and the timeline. Levelset’s Contractor Profiles provide information on a contractor’s payment history, lien claims, and reviews from other contractors and suppliers. Get materials now, keep your cash. Learn More.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Documented procedures, workflows, internal and external control procedures and other requirements associated with a JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) are critical to assuring compliance and a successful program. A written JOC Operations Manual, Execution Plan, or Standard Operations Procedure should ALWAYS be a component of any Job Order Contract.

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Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

In the event … specific performance is not available … Purchaser may seek to recover from Seller out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement … which shall be capped at … $250,000[.]” DonRob counterclaimed for breach of contract. million in Site improvements and other work.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Many times, the parties’ contract will dictate whether the contractor can recover delay damages or will be limited to a time extension for delays beyond the contractor’s reasonable control. The general contractor in McLeod filed a malpractice action against the architect on a public contract for the City of Miami. In Perez-Gurri v.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Accordingly, the court granted the motion to dismiss the fraudulent inducement claim.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. involved an IDIQ contract for renovation work at Langley Air Force Base. Claims under TOs 22 and 25 were the subject of a contracting officer’s final decision, the denials of which T.H.R.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

Most frequently, the Economic Loss Doctrine bars negligence claims. Its outer bounds begin with intentional torts, and most jurisdictions do not apply the Economic Loss Doctrine to fraud claims. Economic losses flowing from fraud related to such a contract are not recoverable.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. In general, there are four parties involved in a restoration project: Property owner Insurance company Claims adjuster Contractor. Avoid insurance negotiations.

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Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

In today’s housing market, sellers are flexing their upper hand and claiming their appliances, toilets, sinks, and even their backyard fruit trees. The New York Times says self-cleaning toilets with bidets are a top item sellers have claimed during moves, as are kitchen appliances, likely to avoid appliance delays and shortages.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Sometimes final written contract documents are not consistent with prior negotiations or solicitations. If a party signs a contract unaware of altered provisions, there is a problem. Extrinsic evidence, such as testimony regarding contract negotiations, cannot be used to alter the meaning.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The subcontractor argued that the prime contract between the owner and the contractor defined the cost of work to include “payments made” to subcontractors. So, what should your contracts provide? (Again, it should be noted that some states limit the enforceability of these clauses by either statute or case law. However, in Thomas J.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. The court then noted that whether the TPA was valid centered around whether SGLC’s signature was necessary to officially form a contract.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. The court then noted that whether the TPA was valid centered around whether SGLC’s signature was necessary to officially form a contract.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For-sale homes in metro Denver spent an average of 8 days on the market before going under contract in April, but by September, listings were claimed in an average of 26 days, The Denver Post reports.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2012

There are several steps that subcontractors should take if they want to maintain their rights to file delay claims, Navigant Construction Forum Executive Director James Zack said during a webinar that WPL Publishing held earlier this month. Zack and Navigant Consulting Inc. ” Read more.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor won the 2014 competition. Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor blog won the 2014 Best Construction Blog competition , and its quality continues to make it a contender in 2015. Contracts and owners are not all alike. Some are fairer than others.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ (ASBCA) recent decision in Odyssey International, Inc. Army Corps of Engineers (the government) contracted for the construction of a building at an Army depot in Pennsylvania. Thus, in executing the later bilateral modification, Odyssey released its micropile claims.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re about to sign a construction contract, you need to be aware of some important clauses that may and/or should be incorporate into your contract. Certain clauses are critical for any contract to effectively protect your rights and minimize your liabilities. We understand that contracting is never easy. ADR Clause.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re about to sign a construction contract, you need to be aware of some important clauses that may and/or should be incorporate into your contract. Certain clauses are critical for any contract to effectively protect your rights and minimize your liabilities. We understand that contracting is never easy. ADR Clause.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Owner/borrowers like it as well; preventing the contractor from getting ahead of them in payments incentivizes proper contract performance, and a set of professional eyes to determine whether the contractor’s draw requests are justified is a welcome feature. Nor does a negligence claim against the inspector appear promising.

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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.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In an unpublished opinion, an Illinois appellate court reversed a ruling by a trial court that would have applied the 4-year construction statute of limitations to an owner’s express indemnity claim against a contractor. One of the claims against the general was for breach of an express indemnification. contracts litigation'

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Do Construction Contracts Contain Mediation Clauses? It depends on the contract. Many American Institute of Architects (AIA) form contracts will allow for an option to include both a mediation and arbitration clause for alternative dispute resolution. Each party negotiates some give and take until a compromise is reached.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When the subcontractor was delayed, it submitted claim for $42,00 for the 21 days of delay damages. This payment represents payment in full of your current [ contract ] amount … ” The following week, the contractor sent the subcontractor the retainage check, even though the subcontractor had not signed the waiver of lien.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause. The contract contained a “no damages for delay” clause specifically making reference to delays caused by substructure contractor. Lesson Learned.

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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.

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