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.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims.

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Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When we say holistic, it’s in reference to the consideration that we place on the entire value chain and everyone involved in this complex building environment. There is never enough time for designers to create a complete, well-coordinated set of documents that developers and builders can rely on.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. Technical Specifications to be reference. Job Order Contract Documents. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors.

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Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Construction Documents. Drawings for plans, equipment details and schedules as well as other key construction documents are also generated at this stage. This phase refers to the transitioning of responsibility for the property and its facilities over to its owners. Are turnover and related processes documented?

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Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 60

Safety Services Company

MAY 31, 2018

Necessary Documentation. The documentation may differ based on your owner-client’s requirements. Owner-client specific documents. Training documentation. Additional Documentation. Experience Modifier documentation. 4. DOCUMENT (CORRECTLY). Data tracking. Insurance Certificates.

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Safety Documentation Accounting OSHA 48

Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2013

What are the best practices for avoiding and managing “scope creep,” an ominous term that refers to uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a construction project’s scope?

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Consulting Risk Project Management Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Managing Preconstruction Documents . The preconstruction team must manage these documents and make sure they’re completed by the right people at the right time. . Such documents include: Request for Proposal (RFP). Construction documents (CD). Depending on the job’s scope, other consultants and contractors (e.g.,

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If a company isn’t sure about recording an incident and decides not to, they can document it in good faith at a later date. However, when in doubt, it is recommended that a company representative consult an expert or call their local OSHA office. It is important to document these serious injuries and illnesses accurately.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2018

HOW TO CHOOSE A SAFETY CONSULTANT? Don’t: Avoid consultants who only provide cookie-cutter, downloadable safety programs and on real safety advise. There are many levels of consulting available in the market place. REFERENCES & REPUTATION. Do: Check your potential consultant’s references and reputation.

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Management Contractors Safety Accounting 48

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

A well-versed representative is also familiar with OSHA’s own internal procedures for handling an OSHA inspection, the Field Inspection Reference Manual or FIRM at [link]. Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. As a general rule, do not volunteer documents not specifically requested.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 3, 2020

Architects seem to have also found their peace in the creative design and documenting. On one side, there is a need/want (brief) around what a set of consultants are engaged to come up with an optimal solution (design) that is to be constructed into a physical something by a group of specialist building-element makers.

Project Management 81

Project Management Construction Consulting Management 81

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. New AIA documents and Arbitration.

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cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To start let’s define the traditional approach to a project: Contractor receives a set of documents prepared by a group of consultants The documents referred to as the “contract documents” are for the most part complete. These contingencies are intended to help supplement the documents.

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Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Document Management: Avetta ® collects, verifies, and provides your supplier safety and sustainability information to their clients. How Do I Choose A Safety Consultant? Don’t: Avoid consultants who only provide cookie-cutter, downloadable safety programs and on real safety advise. Avetta provides 4 main services: 1.

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FAQ Safety Accounting Consulting 48

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. . Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Also referred to as a JOC Operations Manual, or JOC Execution Guide, the Job Order Contracting Guide is a written document that contains all of the strategic and operational elements and requirements associated with the JOC Program. Job Order Contracting Guide. An example of the some of the topic areas is shown below.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

The appropriate selection of independent, objective, and experienced JOC consultant to assist in program design, implementation, and management can provide significant value to JOC owners and contractors. Technical / Document Library. References / White Papers. The following is a sample Table of Contents. Source Selection Team.

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Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

Without a central repository for all project information, key data like calculations, design plans and documents were stored on individual computers, making it difficult for collaborators to share easily and access information. Working in a digital environment eliminates the need for printing several versions of the same document.

BIM 52

BIM Autodesk Documentation America 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Process issues refer to anything that affects execution and delivery of a project. Lack of information, errors with materials or equipment, missing documentation and much more can bring work to a grinding halt. The more complex or confusing construction processes are, the bigger the changes of errors. Process Issues. Weather delays.

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DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 3, 2011

Something specially bothers me in what they are doing to AEC: They constantly refer to ‘2D design’. I’ve also read workflow described as: ‘the model will be developed based on the consultants’ 2D design.’ Outputs may be 2D and should be referred to as ‘design documented using 2D projections’ (or similar).

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Design Modeling BIM Documentation 48

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Generally, the big-S-Specifier refers to a person whose specialty, training, and daily work are focused on written specifications. Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. Volz can be reached at vivian@vvarchspecs.com.

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CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. So what, you might ask. Recent Posts.

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AIA Documentation Agreement Illinois 40

Pro Builder

JANUARY 29, 2022

The NHQA examination team consists of home builders that have earned NHQ Gold awards, along with industry-specific quality management experts such as Scott Sedam from training and consulting firm TrueNorth Development and Glenn Cottrell from housing innovation consulting firm IBACOS. Photo: courtesy French Brothers. . since 2015.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 21, 2014

For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 The Architect shall obtain similar nonexclusive licenses from the Architect’s consultants consistent with this Agreement. Implied licenses are generally much broader than express licenses and are often held to be irrevokable.

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AIA Agreement Contract Documentation 45

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 31, 2015

in reference to the Company established procedures. Assessment of Clients tender documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations. Assessment of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations. for Tenders (as required) and for awarded Projects. Qualifications : B.E.

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Engineering Schedule Documentation Drawings 40

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

Securing the right to file a preconstruction lien in Utah starts with a preliminary notice, which is referred to as a Notice of Preconstruction Service. Related: Read the guide to notarizing common construction documents. Now that we know who is protected under Utah’s preconstruction lien laws, let’s move on to the how.

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Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2022

Too often I’ve seen project managers create a hard-to-read spreadsheet filled with business jargon that sits in a folder and is barely referred to, and call it risk assessment. But properly managing risk is vital to a project’s success and longevity. Project Management. Operations. Construction. Business Management.

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Management Project Management Risk Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

The Owner simply references their existing Technical Specifications. If a JOC Cooperative is used and/or a JOC Consultant, they may conduct audits of specific project estimates at their discretion and per the JOC Program requirements. indicating “Per JOC Cooperative Contract”, on the appropriate document. 80 to 1.20 68 to 1.30

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 29, 2013

Put simply, see us as the private investigators of the AEC industry; When commissioned we prepare a report for our clients, based on the documents, so that they can see exactly what they are buying (or selling) both technically and financially, and make informed choices. We do not work- for or represent consultants.

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BIM Consulting Claims Commissioning 48

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

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DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 23, 2011

Going back to IFCs, that problem may disappear soon, document sets referred to as IFC (‘issues for construction’) are harder and harder to squeeze out of consultants, the fluffy ‘design intent’ tends to replace them.

Environment 48

Environment BIM Modeling Legal 48

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 15, 2012

In 2006 I demonstrated (at Autodesk University) the then new line based family type by explaining how we could use it to document egress path requirements also known as exiting plans. Defining the requirements for documenting exiting are naturally going to affect the success of any solution we try to provide. Egress Path Options.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 3, 2012

If you are preparing for installing the 2013 Revit products via the Building Design Suites then you might want to start with the System Requirements PDF documents for each version. Reference Planes (families). Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership.

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cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

These reports get distributed to your client and consultants. Changes – identify changes by a reference number, status of them and the value. Identify if they have been issued by consultant, quoted or if a change order has been issued and fully executed. Ensuring your client is aware of their costs is important.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. By Anton Dekom. Photo @Dreamstime.com. This article will go into more detail on the shortcomings of both DCA3 and the manufacturer fire tests.

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Design IIC Documentation Residential 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Normally, not so much, says Jody Kahn, SVP of research at John Burns Real Estate Consulting , which provides independent research and consulting services related to the U.S. The GOP’s platform is unchanged from 2016 and includes a section on “ Responsible Homeownership and Rental Opportunities, ” among other references to the industry.

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