Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 12, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. AIA Documents Overview. The key document is, of course, the agreement between the Owner and the Design-Builder. ” Practice Point.  Of course, any form document will give you a good starting point.

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AIA Documentation Design Agreement 54

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. To lose a face and save an industry.

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Consulting Modeling Documentation CAD 50

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

General Industry is now in a position to solve many of their decades-old problems with the control of hazardous energy. The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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Feasibility Risk Documentation Safety 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. At the same time, the architects and structural engineers worked from South Africa. Email to me is 1990s technology.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Safety Services Company

MAY 13, 2015

Here are some tips and red flags to look out for: Avoid ISNetworld® consultants who only provide cookie cutter, downloadable safety programs and no real safety advice. There are many levels of ISNetworld® consulting available in the market place. Check your potential consultant’s references and reputation.

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Consulting Safety Accounting Drafting 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. Some standards are different for construction than they are for other industries, so make sure you consult the correct regulations. If an incident does occur, you’ll need documentation to prove safety inspections have actually been completed.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 201

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction Management is a form of contract within the construction industry that is used throughout the world. Any scope that changes outside of the “contract documents” the contractor submits a quotation for a change order. These contingencies are intended to help supplement the documents.

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Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

And it can be any type of construction project — residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, civil, agricultural, or environmental. Following initiation, the project team creates a roadmap — the project management plan (PMP) , a formal document that outlines the project’s execution and control. master plan, education brief)?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Vancouver, WA July 13, 2015: Cassell Consulting announces our Sage Estimating to Procore Interface will be released in August. Cassell Consulting is partnering with Procore in developing their generic public API, also scheduled for August release. Cassell Consulting is committed to improving technology in the construction industry.

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ProCore Sage Consulting Estimating 100

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. All of these production issues are part of your reality.

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OSHA Feasibility Fabrication Risk 149

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

Disputes in the construction industry are very common. Before the agreement is signed by all the parties, you should ensure that the document has been reviewed by a lawyer. In addition to that, you should get all the necessary documents from government agencies. When a dispute happens, it causes the project to be delayed.

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Agreement Construction Documentation Risk 121

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 4, 2011

Well, I believe that many things that are wrong in the construction industry can be traced back to people not understanding how drawings work and others using this lack of knowledge to their own advantage. Unfortunately, there are very few signs within the industry to show this happening.

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Drawings Consulting Design Documentation 48

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. Whether it’s an industry template or your own there’s plenty of options for you.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2020

This is a obviously huge in an industry where less than twenty percent (20%) of projects are completed in this manner. LEAN consultants and service provides can assist in training on ongoing support. Continued reliance upon consultants for “program management” is costly and is counterproductive to best value outcomes.

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Procurement Construction Life Cycle Organization 158

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2022

It’s also important to remember that a couple of industries around the globe depend on industrial moving companies to move large machinery from one place to another. If you think about it, these people are quite experienced in planning transportation routes, acquiring necessary documents, and finding the right transport vehicle.

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Transportation Permits Equipment Roads 156

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

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Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The complimentary Viewpoint Tax Symposium featured keynote presentations from leading construction tax experts – including Moss Adams, LLP , Marcum LLC and BRAYN Consulting. The key is documentation,” Bryan said. Want to stay on top of more construction tax issues, along with industry trends, technology advancements and more?

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Viewpoint Construction Contractors San Francisco 192

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The research paper includes data from a wide variety of construction projects, including buildings, heavy industrial, infrastructure, and light industrial, 179 projects in total. Review of Constructability Hiring an independent contractor or consultant is recommended to review all construction documents prior to start of construction.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Photo courtesy AVM Industries Inc. The committee’s report was published in The Construction Specifier (August 2002) and in industry newsletters; its widespread circulation indicates it satisfied an important need. Photo courtesy DTR Consulting Services.

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Los Angeles CSI Consulting Inspections 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Finding skilled workers can be a challenge for the construction industry, as the labor shortage continues to cause difficulties for many construction businesses. As we discussed last month , one way to beat the labor shortage is with smart recruiting methods including social media, networking outside the industry, and offering internships.

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Products Documentation Office Change Orders 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Working together, we can transform "business as usual" in the construction industry and turn visions of the future into concrete reality. There is never enough time for designers to create a complete, well-coordinated set of documents that developers and builders can rely on. How does technology help you overcome those challenges?

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Autodesk Innovation BIM Los Angeles 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 27, 2023

construction industry valued at over $1 trillion annually , the transition to BIM has been considerable, to say the least. As Geoffrey Jennings, Director at the global BIM consultancy firm BIModular, points out , "Most disciplines now utilize BIM in their design process. Answer: Building Information Modelling, also known as BIM.

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BIM Plans Documentation Modeling 49

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents. Time: Meetings + waiting + interest/carry cost + opportunity lost.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have our sustainability consultants who open our eyes to sustainable ways of design that architects usually overlook. Today, we store all of our documents in the cloud. This means there's no longer any doubt over where the latest version of a document is or whether we're working from the most up-to-date drawing.

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BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Almost hidden away at the end of the announcement about housing safety measures announced in Parliament by UK Secretary of State Michael Gove in January was publication of a new guidance document titled Collaborative Procurement Guidance for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Consulting Documentation 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. I am a partner and the director of construction and real estate at BRAYN Consulting LLC , a specialty tax services company that works with architects, engineers and contractors in obtaining tax credits and incentives, such as 179D. LEED AP with BRAYN Consulting.

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Security Consulting Renovating Contractors 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

When you remove paper from the equation, chances of miscommunication, errors and lost documentation are dramatically reduced. They can search digital documents or pull the data they need much more quickly. If someone is confused about how to execute a task in the field, they can consult plans digitally. Make a Plan for Mobile.

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Mobility Software Software Viewpoint 186

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. US industry is undergoing a massive loss of experienced workers as “Baby Boomers” leave the workforce.

Risk 223

Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships?

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Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Unfortunately, if an Owner or Facilities Manager is not educated on the topic and relies exclusively upon a JOC consultant, major problems are common. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager. Projects costing $4.4

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Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 18, 2018

When it comes to BIM, the industry seems to split neatly over two groups: One, a tiny one is made up of those that publicly accept to know absolutely nothing about BIM and are happy to stay as such. So, here we are, a quick and easy takeaway for all that work in the AEC industry and can be defined as, building-project owners.

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BIM Drawings Documentation Modeling 62

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff. The JOC development partner should have a suite of capabilities and tools at their disposal including 1.) and implementation.

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Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The panelists were first asked to share their recommendations for fostering collaboration to ensure a unified approach toward maximizing opportunities for rapid industrialization. He clarifies that this actually a good thing since it enables us to learn from other industries.

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Autodesk Construction Las Vegas Software 89