Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

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Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2017

Claims do not magically appear during construction. The seeds of many disputes and many claims are planted prior to contract execution – as defective or incomplete design, a design that is not conforming to owner’s needs -- all are in the documents that go out to bid. Read more.

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Bidding Design Claims Documentation 48

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction require mandatory arbitration, in lieu of a judicial contest. And the dollar amount of those claims is increasing.

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Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects.

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Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

ENR Construction

JUNE 23, 2020

A state court judge has rejected part of design-build team's claim on its request for documents.

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New York Claims Documentation Design 67

Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2020

Everything has to be documented in great detail so that your project remains protected from costly and time-consuming disputes. When it comes to claims this could mean penalties that could cost your project thousands of Euros. Find out more: How to manage claims in construction more efficiently .

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Software Software Construction Claims 144

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. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. Conflicting requirements.

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Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 9, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Architectural and engineering service agreements commonly call for the design professional to deliver design documents that comply with all applicable building codes. Is this something different from or more than the customary duty to exercise professional due care? It is a question few pause to ask.

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Design Change Orders Agreement Claims 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 23, 2020

A state court judge has rejected part of design-build team's claim on its request for pay documents.

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Claims Documentation Design 48

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

” That was a key piece of advice -- “a basic rule for contract administration” -- an expert in construction claims avoidance and resolution gave last week during a WPL Publishing webinar. “Don’t wait to give time extensions; give them when they’re due.” Read more.

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Claims Consulting Contract Foundation 48

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

A large amount of that funding is going to go directly to individual states, and with the state adopting new laws in 2021 that reconfigure the bidding process — along with adding the “design-build” option to the public construction process — there are plenty of opportunities for contractors across New Jersey. Preliminary notice requirements.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This is also the key to keeping your teams connected so that they can work better together and take ownership of their tasks ensuring successful project delivery and, more importantly, protection against commercial claims. You document everything and reduce admin workload. But this is where things get tricky.

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Site Claims Documentation Plans 139

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In any other case, claims will always wait for you just around the corner, putting extra pressure on the project’s budget and generating a multitude of administrative tasks. This administrative nightmare is the first step towards slower decision making, misunderstandings, and all in all costly and time-consuming claims.

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Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis The rule requiring pre-bid clarification of obviously ambiguous documents is founded in fairness and common sense. If the bidder fails to do so, it will not be allowed to recover extra performance costs necessitated by the owner’s interpretation of the design documents.

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Bidding Design Risk Contractors 54

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes. The Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Building ‘s very sustainable design was featured in a 2013 issue of Solar which described the project as pursing LEED Platinum.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. It is unethical to use the plans and specifications of another design professional unless there has been provided written permission to do so. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. It is unethical to use the plans and specifications of another design professional unless there has been provided written permission to do so. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater was originally designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wrights who obtained a level of notoriety of their own. It is unethical to use the plans and specifications of another design professional unless there has been provided written permission to do so. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

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Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let alone the time spent trying to ensure that all issues are fully documented, nobody arrives on-site in vain and that material orders don’t get delayed, misplaced or even worse damaged. You have to document everything no matter what. This is the safest way to keep your project and yourself protected from commercial claims.

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Site Project Management Construction Management 147

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side.

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Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

Don’t be fooled by vendors that claim to be the largest, or most experienced source of JOC solutions. Do your homework! We can develop a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that are fully documented within a written JOC Operational Manual / JOC Execution Guide. and to continuously monitor and improve your outcomes.

Documentation 100

Documentation Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

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.

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Lien Utah Claims Security 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2012

One of the basic, yet most important, aspects of project documentation includes effective use of an on-going and detailed set of daily reports. This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Reports should be designed to operate as checklists.

Claims 48

Claims Estimating Construction Change Orders 48

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Design Issues. Design-related rework issues include errors and omissions in design plans, as well as agreed-upon design changes. When designers and constructors are teamed up front, as in design-build contracts, constructors often have more opportunities to identify design issues before construction begins.

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Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2012

By Bruce Jervis When a private company -- designer, constructor or manager -- contracts with a government entity, should that company’s dealings with other private companies be a matter of public record? The contract called for the design, management and construction of public schools.

Contract 48

Contract Subcontracting Documentation Minnesota 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

While I make no claim to prognosticative powers, I think there are a few tech trends and changes coming in 2013 for the construction industry that will make the “should happen” list for many contractors. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. For years, document management meant “going paperless.”

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Software Software Mobility Documentation 190

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract would be solely based on those documents and the scope of work.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2013

It was ruled that the engineer’s role in the project exceeded the services “customarily furnished” by design professionals. The architect did not prevail in this quest.

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Design Arizona Agreement Claims 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Preconstruction planning gives all stakeholders the opportunity to get on the same page to discuss the crucial project details—including objectives, design, schedule, budget, etc. Managing Preconstruction Documents . Such documents include: Request for Proposal (RFP). Construction documents (CD).

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Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated. Specifically, 179D applies to the design and construction of HVAC, interior lighting and building envelope systems. per square foot. Promoting Energy-Efficient Construction. Kevin Sullivan is P.E.,

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Security Consulting Renovating Contractors 130

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

This can be accomplished by asking the OSHA inspector to wait for the arrival of the designated representative before starting the inspection. Where the inspector refuses to wait or where it is impossible for the representative to personally appear, designate a back-up to fill in. If you’re unsure seek advice from counsel.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Architects and engineers find BIM allows projects to be completed faster while making it easier to make design changes. Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs.

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BIM Documentation Change Orders Plans 48

Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

A punch list (also sometimes referred to as a snag list, a deficiency list, or a punch-out list) is the document used to check that every single remaining task on a project has been done—think of it as a to-do list for the final stages of a project. Include architects and designers in the punch list, too. Why is it called a punch list?

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Site Software Software Project Management 158

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.

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Claims Illinois Agreement AIA 40

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

With a software system specifically designed for construction management, companies are able to automate their business processes, enable real-time communication, and even automate and optimize their marketing plan. This means that all of your documents, information, and processes will be accessible to you at all times. Time is money.

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Software Software Management Construction 148

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. The costs of design work. Planning and design costs. What are prelims? For example: Provisional sums. Site security.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

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? How would that additional cost been justified then?

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Claims Modeling BIM Consulting 48