HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A fundamental element is Job Order Contracting (JOC) is line item estimating which involves breaking down the cost of construction into discrete, granular tasks, each item representing a specific material, labor, and equipment components. These rates may vary depending on the skill level and type of labor required.

Contract 193

Contract Overhead Estimating Profitability 193

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Construction Performed. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Owner may prepare an internal estimate (Internal Government Estimate (IGE), based upon regulations.).

Inspections 229

Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 229

Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

Big Four’ auditor KMPG admitted falsifying documents and providing false and misleading information relating to inquiries being made concerning Carillion and has been fined £14.4 It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry. Million; costs of £3.95 Million. ‘Big

Regulation 52

Regulation Inspections Accounting Legal 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. For example, five employees recently died in an explosion at a Pittsburgh drilling company that had violated OSHA safety regulations in the past. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

OSHA 170

OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 170

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Managing a construction project isn’t easy. As a construction executive, it’s your job to keep all of these plates spinning at once. However, with construction management software, you can say goodbye to all of the hassle and confusion, trading it in for one easy-to-use app. What is construction management software?

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

OSHA 185

OSHA Certification Safety Software 185

Construction Equipment

JULY 21, 2017

The Update to the 2017 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions documents have been released by the White House. The Administration's goal is to amend and eliminate regulations it feels are ineffective, duplicative, and obsolete with an eye towards promoting economic growth.

Regulation 50

Regulation Housing Documentation 50

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the previous blog within the series, we uncovered the importance of the Building Safety Act and how our project teams can standardise project metadata using the Autodesk Construction Cloud parameters service. Autodesk Docs serves as a centralised, cloud-based hub for team collaboration and document management.

Autodesk 80

Autodesk Construction Safety Regulation 80

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

A JOC Program Manager’s Duties are critical to assuring quality, on-time, and on-budget construction project delivery. Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations.

Permits 152

Permits Negotiation Commissioning Consulting 152

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Wearables & IoT.

Safety 98

Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The right construction management software can help construction organisations stay on top of compliance issues. The fact of life about running a construction-related firm is that adherence to regulations, laws and specifications is a gargantuan challenge. But most importantly….

Software 130

Software Software Management Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 226

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 226

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

As a construction lawyer there are many industries that I get involved with that are spin-offs of the construction industry. Landlord/tenant is another spin-off, due to the fact that many landlords perform construction work on what the own or they build it new and lease it out. Construction and Development.

Regulation 51

Regulation Industrial Louisiana Leases 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

While incredibly rewarding, the construction industry is a challenging sector to work in for cost-focused business and project executives. Bank failures, rising interest rates, high material prices, and labor crunches are all making it more challenging for construction companies to protect, let alone, improve their margins.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

Management 115

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 115

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Tax incentives for research and design can help construction companies to continue to innovate. A Closer Look at Construction Tax Incentives.

Viewpoint 162

Viewpoint Construction Contractors San Francisco 162

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

Industrial 150

Industrial New York City Construction Safety 150

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

ALL VENDORS (JOC Construction Contractors) must register at www.alliedstatescooperative.com and check off “JOC services” in the event of any addendums to the Solicitation. Bidding information and documents are also available. The post RFP JOC Construction Contractors appeared first on 4BT. Tools: 4BT OpenJOC UPB.

Contractors 100

Contractors Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

As a construction lawyer there are many industries that I get involved with that are spin-offs of the construction industry. Landlord/tenant is another spin-off, due to the fact that many landlords perform construction work on what the own or they build it new and lease it out. Construction and Development.

Regulation 44

Regulation Louisiana Industrial Leases 44

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The labor shortage is an ongoing challenge, and it's an issue that's plaguing construction firms all around the world. Take, for example, Japan , where 60% of construction firms are reportedly experiencing labor shortages. So, how can firms navigate the construction workforce shortage? of people in construction are women 6.7%

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AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? » Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. New) Mobile Construction Software. INSURANCE |.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. People Management.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Nowhere is that more true than the construction industry. A few years ago, the ramp-up to a new construction season was an exciting time of year.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? This image doesn’t match the story below — because there is no way I could publish a photo to go with the story. Questions swirled: What is he doing that would require this sort of waiver?

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Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Archiving documents.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Obviously this is clearer documentation than the traditional hand-written taxi chit. Or the regulators who set up the rules and systems to protect consumers from gypsy cabs way back when. Let’s transfer the topic somewhat abruptly to the construction industry. One of my Uber receipts.

Innovation 48

Innovation Regulation Risk Permits 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Venture is web-based project collaboration software built around the needs of construction project teams, not individuals. Document Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code has commenced. In fact, proposals for changes to the International Code Council’s “Green Construction Code” have been accepted since November and are due not later than January 10, 2014. And significantly, ASHRAE Standard 189.1

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Green Rhode Island Regulation North Carolina 120