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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. Still, many contractors use a mix of paper and digital documents, and even if they’ve gone fully digital, they may rely on a mix of software applications. Centralize Your Data.

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Local Market Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Most organizations rely upon national average cost data, consultants, and/or historical data. Team management- Manage team member roles, workflows, documents, and cost data libraries. Local Market Construction Cost Data.

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You Need a Green Building Consultant (Who Speaks for the Trees)

Green Building Law Update

Whether that query is from a Fortune 1000 businesses or an architect, the answer is the same, have the owner engage an experienced green building consultant as early as possible in the project. My go to move is to recommend Lorax Partnerships based in Baltimore who are among the best of green building consultants we work with.

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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Lawsuit Over LEED Documentation

Green Building Law Update

A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. the general contractor responsible for construction of the Mitchell Park library, a proposed LEED Platinum project. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,

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Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM

Job Order Contracting

” Either Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM. Unfortunately, however, Job Order Contracts, in certain areas, primarily County, State, and Local Government, has been known to abuse JOC and allow JOC consultants to manage JOC programs and projects. Also known as JOC Consultant.” ” (Source: [link] ).

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Selecting a Job Order Contracting Consultant

Job Order Contracting

Selecting a job order contracting consultant is important to the success of a Job Order Contract for Owners that are new to the concept, or who may wish to improve their existing program. First and foremost the Job Order Contracting Consultant must be Independent and Objective. Selecting a Job Order Contracting Consultant.