Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. This is just one shortcut to construction and reliability that we can offer.

Budgeting 126

Budgeting Budget Estimating Construction 126

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

By supporting our larger construction company owner friends and doing our part to help them achieve their definition of success is part of the system because often times they hire micro and small contractors to help them fulfill part of their construction contracts.

Consulting 48

Consulting Negotiation Construction Commercial 48

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Higher construction quality. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. Reduced procurement costs.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits.

Negotiation 45

Negotiation Estimating Contract Construction 45

Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2022

Home builders are struggling to maintain a profitable construction pace amid a nationwide labor shortage, but prefab could offer a viable solution. This may have been partially attributable to cost overruns on projects whose prices were negotiated up front. Can Prefab Help Builders Overcome a Growing Labor Shortage? Building Envelope.

Negotiation 97

Negotiation Profitability Consulting Innovation 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. Bryce Austin , cyber-security expert and best-selling author gives an exciting and compelling discussion on cybersecurity in the construction industry.

Industrial 172

Industrial Contractors Consulting Florida 172

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are? Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In your search for a suitable project management system for your construction business , you will no doubt be faced with the challenge of narrowing down many options. Construction projects involve many moving parts, so it’s important to have an audit trail each step of the way. Why is Integration Important? Conflict resolution.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Cassell Construction Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2016

These 2 rules are absolutely non-negotiable: Every Activity but the first (Contract Award) must have a Predecessor. 20 days for Construction Activities). If not the first time, shortly after negotiating a few minor adjustments – Barry Cassell. Every Activity but the last (CCD) must have a Successor. must be Project level).

Schedule 100

Schedule Honolulu Negotiation Consulting 100

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Construction Documents. Pre-Construction Stage.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 60

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 14, 2017

Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Not surprisingly there is a great deal of confusion about Job Order Contracting, especially when it come to unit prices books and the use of appropriate and best value construction cost data. Learn more today!

Construction 100

Construction Commercial CSI Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2018

A critical role of a Owner JOC Program Manager is the ability to review and negotiate JOC Contractor Estimates. The actual technical review of a cost estimate submitted by a JOC Contractor may be done by in-house estimators or owner’s representatives/consultants with appropriate capabilities and business relationships.

Management 100

Management Estimating Negotiation Documentation 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

Bailey wrote , “With the retirement of baby boomers in full swing, the construction industry is grappling with its biggest challenge: refilling its pool of employees. Misconceptions such as construction being unsafe and blue-collar in nature continue to persist. But it faces significant resistance among younger workers.”.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Education Innovation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. The latter is a basic tenant of LEAN construction.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. What is OPEN Job Order Contracting ? Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Reduced project delivery times.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Facility managers and real property owners struggle with their numerous and ongoing renovation, repair, sustainability maintenance, and minor new construction projects. Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions. Common errors made in implementing a Job Order Contract can lead to major problems. #1.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. Construction. Construction. Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:00. Read More. . Financials.

Profitability 98

Profitability Income Negotiation Sustainability 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements. Want to learn more? contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. The inability to obtain and validate construction requirements directly from or with the owner is contrary to JOC best management practices and may significantly impact the a construction contractors ability to reduce costs, shorten project delivery times, and mitigate disputes.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Comparison Negotiation 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Construction risk management system keeps the detailed document of all-possible risks for easy to address them.

Risk 52

Risk Management Contractors Construction 52

Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some interesting insights on the state of the industry and its contractual relationships emerge from the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law report (see News), the first since 2018. Some 86% of respondents described themselves as ‘consultants’, held to include the design team, surveyors and specialist consultants.

Industrial 52

Industrial Contract Consulting Negotiation 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). The post Specifications for design-build projects appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Design 52

Design Documentation Negotiation Contract 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Create construction programmes to guarantee detailed planning of time, costs and quality of projects. Make communication efficiently with all the stakeholders of the project.

Project Management 40

Project Management Management Construction Residential 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Liabilities of a Quantity Surveyor: A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who mainly deals with construction costs and contracts associated with the Construction Industry. Give suggestion on construction cost and strategic planning to potential owners, architects, engineers and public authorities.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Construction Estimating Contract 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

Bidding 52

Bidding Construction Contractors Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2018

When a specific scope of work is identified, individual work orders are authorized based on either a not to exceed time and materials basis or on a negotiated lump sum amount, using the unit prices bid by the contractor and the contractor proceeds to complete the work. Your thoughts on the above?

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Construction Budgeting 100

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Common positions include product users, buyers, consultants and managing directors. Apply sales techniques that work Mastering good sales techniques such as Value Selling and Consultative Selling is essential – both for B2B customer relationship building, project acquisition and an effective sales strategy.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Consulting Contract Plans 52

Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

the general contractor responsible for construction of the Mitchell Park library, a proposed LEED Platinum 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.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Contract California 120

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. 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. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. 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. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Appreciate that this limited number of disputes pursuing courtroom redress exists against a backdrop of a rising number of actual claims in green building construction projects.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

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. Here are 5 clauses we recommend you pay attention to in your construction contract: 1. Here are 5 clauses we recommend you pay attention to in your construction contract: 1.

Contract 40

Contract Construction Compensation Negotiation 40

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. Here are 5 clauses we recommend you pay attention to in your construction contract: 1. Contact the attorneys at Wolfe Law for all your construction contract needs.

Contract 40

Contract Construction Compensation Negotiation 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? 2] Material, equipment and labor costs for appropriate renovation, repair, and minor new construction tasks should also be incorporated.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100