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LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

Job Order Contracting

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. We know we have done our job when you no longer need costly on-site JOC consultants!

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Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research

Job Order Contracting

Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. JOC contractor coefficients/adjustment factors should always exceed 1.0

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Job Order Contract Task Order Process

Job Order Contracting

The Job Order Contact Task Order Process encourages and actually requires contractors/subcontractors, owners, and building users to be involved early, and throughout a process, from concept onward. Joint Owner/Contractor site visit. Contractor prepared estimate/proposal. Contractor prepared estimate/proposal.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

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Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices. Establish processes and guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Contractor Job Order Contract proposals. Place limits on the use of non-prepriced line times.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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As not every project is the same, there are various types of contracts between the owner and contractor which depending upon which is chosen can change your responsibilities drastically. Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner.

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179D Tax Deduction Allocated from Government Buildings

Green Building Law Update

A designer may include, for example, an architect, engineer, contractor, environmental consultant or energy services provider who creates the technical specifications for a new building or an addition to an existing building that incorporates energy efficient commercial building property. A tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot (i.e.,