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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. Education Code 44.031(g); Gov’t Code 2269.052,055,056(a), (c),058.

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Effective Public Sector Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. contact-form] The post Effective Public Sector Construction Project Management appeared first on 4BT.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. .

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

Pro Builder

Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety.

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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Green Building Council, a government body not affiliated with the USGBC, sought input over the past year in implementing the law from the public and stakeholders, including input from local education agencies responsible for most school construction in the state.

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What Happened at the 2017 CFMA Conference?

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is dedicated to serving the educational needs of construction financial professionals.

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