Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For tradespeople and construction company owners like you, what's required in terms of time, skill, labor, and materials frequently vary from job to job. A quote is a legally binding fixed price a company prepares for a client; as such, they should always be in writing.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Faster and more efficient than traditional construction procurement and project delivery methods. Quality, service-oriented, competitively-awarded construction contractors.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 29, 2012

Legal products are no different. There are a number of occasions where attorney fees are an issue in a case, and the company who has paid upfront is in a much better position at the negotiation table and/or the court room. Business owners and contractors like to know what they are getting when they buy products.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Elimination of legal disputes. Higher construction quality.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. The current state of contracts and payment terms in construction leaves a lot to be desired, says Karalynn.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

A common feature of residential construction loans is the requirement for periodic inspections of the progress of work, usually by an independent inspection company hired by the bank, before disbursements are made. New Hampshire Savings Bank , 131 N.H. ” And such a voluntary undertaking is exceedingly rare. Don’t count on it.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2016

Believe it or not, a construction contract with scores of provisions that runs dozens of pages does not actually define the entire legal relationship between the parties, regardless of how thorough the contract may seem or how much time and expense they invested in its drafting. By Stephen Hess, Esq.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. Further reading: 9 Common Types of Construction Insurance Policies. Additional insured endorsements have recently drawn more attention in the construction industry. What is an additional insured? all of which operate differently.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Turner Construction Company , the U.S. The work involved the construction of the Granby Tower Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The owner ultimately lost its construction financing on the project and abandoned the development.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

If the insurance company doesn’t cover the construction costs in full, the owner is still on the hook for the contractual amount. Avoid insurance negotiations. Even if you act with good intentions, trying to help the property owner with their claim or negotiate on their behalf can be an expensive mistake.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. » 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 22, 2018

But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” ” In Triangle Construction Co. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Fouches and Assoc., Fouches and Assoc.,

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It’s a rudimentary idea on the surface, but behind the veneer it’s clear that hotel construction projects have many moving parts. The key to success is optimizing a wide array of hotel construction costs associated with these projects. Understand hard costs in hotel construction. Construction project insurance premiums.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Employer Vaccine Protocols.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor won the 2014 competition. Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor blog won the 2014 Best Construction Blog competition , and its quality continues to make it a contender in 2015. Therefore, it is difficult to negotiate with them as we would with another contractor.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. As the general contractor we will have ultimate responsibility for the construction quality and fit and finish of the facility. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber. I look forward to working with all of you as we continue to build a bright future for the residential construction industry. . from 9% to 18%. 5 Supply-Chain Takeaways From the Pandem ic.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. The various invested parties (discussed below) get a chance to have their say, while the construction firm can voice any concerns ahead of time. And timelines?

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. Prove legal entitlement. You need to paint the right story based upon the facts and use the law to prove your legal entitlement.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. FM must ensure that requests for work other than construction are not done. Construction equipment. Construction materials only (lumber, concrete, etc.), place at the construction site.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2018

With tendering, interested contractors can send their bids to execute certain packages of construction work. Negotiated tendering Serial - Nominative Open tender: Open tendering is the primary tendering procedures which are implemented by both the government and private sector. Types of tendering: a.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From a JOC Program perspective, an annual total JOC construction value of approximately $2M is required before considering JOC due to associated administrative costs. JOC is used to execute repair, sustainment, restoration, modernization, and minor new construction projects. Definitions. Applicability.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

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. It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. What is an assignment of benefits?

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. A contract doesn’t have to be long and confusing to be effective, practically or legally. From project scope to warranty details, here are the basics of a simple but effective (and legal) contract for specialty trade work. .

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. Spirtas did “not explain, beyond repeating conclusory contract-law buzzwords ( e.g., mutual assent, negotiation, and meeting of the minds), how these inconsistencies show[ed] that the entire TPA is unenforceable.”

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. Spirtas did “not explain, beyond repeating conclusory contract-law buzzwords ( e.g., mutual assent, negotiation, and meeting of the minds), how these inconsistencies show[ed] that the entire TPA is unenforceable.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

Last month, ConsensusDOCS released an entirely new online platform to deliver its construction form contracts. ENR journalist Johanna Knapschaefer wrote a good piece about " ConsensusDOCS Contract Library Takes to the Cloud, " where she described the real-time collaboration needed for contract negotiations.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Turner Construction Company (pdf) , the U.S. The work involved the construction of the Granby Tower Project in Norfolk, Virginia. In Universal Concrete Products Corp. However, in Thomas J.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 9, 2016

In Old Colony Construction, LLC v. The modern legal trend favors apportionment of liquidated damages where there is owner-caused delay, in particular where the liquidated damages clause provides a mechanism to extend the contract completion date, thereby reducing potential liquidated damages for delays not attributable to the contractor.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I started this blog because I wanted to help design and construction professionals navigate the legal hurdles certain to pop up from the green building movement. Stuart is incredible at fixing green building problems, whether through contracts, mediation or informal negotiations. I started this blog because I had an "Aha!"

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Earlier in the year, I made an April Fool''s Day joke on Twitter about the Supreme Court granting an appeal in a construction dispute. Apparently, the joke was on me.because the Supreme Court did take an appeal in a construction dispute! On December 3, 2012, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in In re Atl. Marine Const.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The information is relevant as well to anyone concerned about construction law issues anywhere in the U.S. Tragedy faced many construction business during the Great Recession.

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