cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships? A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents. Faster project delivery.

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Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 30, 2022

It is not uncommon for owners/developers who solicit proposals from general contractors, and general contractors who solicit proposals from subcontractors, to send out a Notice of Intent or Letter of Intent to a GC or sub in advance of signing a formal contract, announcing that the proposal has been accepted. Khoury , 170 N.H. ” Id.

Contract 40

Contract Agreement Documentation Negotiation 40

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here is an example of a typical situation: Mike, your general contractor hires Joe’s Drywall to supply, hang, and finish the drywall for your new office.

Lien 116

Lien Risk Contractors Banking 116

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

And there are times when parties to a construction contract face a goocher. Khan Comfort, LLC , the Supreme Court of South Dakota held that a missing time element in a construction contract did not invalidate the contract. In other words, the court found that a contract existed—i.e., Here’s what I mean… In J.

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Contract South Dakota Documentation Construction 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Contractor management service providers help contractors become prequalified for contracts and jobs. Sometimes, companies miss contract obligations or compliance requirements such as OSHA, insurance policies, etc.,

Management 71

Management Contractors Legal Safety 71

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 3: Contract Management. 2: Project Management.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward. Long-term relationships – 3-5 years+. Focus upon best value.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budget 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. First, a contractor will have to review the green building code, ensure that it is complying with the code, and then submit documentation to the contracting officer to show compliance. Here are two reasons: 1. The policy is a waste of taxpayer money.

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Green Risk Certification Contract 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. Not all implementations of Job Order Contracting are the same. The Origins of IDIQ and JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. After that, payment contracts can then be agreed upon and could be lump sum (the most common contract), cost-plus-fee, guaranteed maximum price, or unit price.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership. The post appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents. Navigating Complex Owner-Contractor Relationships It is always pertinent to follow the guidelines set forth in the contract, but when the owner and contractor are the same legal entity, it becomes even more crucial to understand the contract.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Make sure contract documents such as specifications, drawings, progress reports, and requests for information (RFIs) receive proper authorization. The collaboration process is to ensure that risks are allocated to the parties best equipped to deal with them in the first place. Having a robust document tracking system.

Project Management 105

Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The architect or engineer of record shall indicate in the construction documents, the selected high-performance rating system used for design and construction with which, the project is compliant. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002.

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Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Make sure that you review your contract to comply with any notice requirements that may need to be given.

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Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern. Work with your insurance provider.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

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.

AIA 48

AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

After a project contract is agreed upon, and the construction plan and schedule have been finalised (including the schedule of values in accordance with works needed to be completed), the project owner may decide that the initial plans don’t meet his demands or the architect may detect a non-conformity that needs to be fixed.

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Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budget 78

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 10, 2019

Federal law requires that before being obligated under a contract to buy housing built prior to 1978 (. An attachment to the contract of sale, or language inserted in the contract, that includes a “Lead Warning Statement” and confirms that the seller has complied with all notification requirements.

Leases 136

Leases Inspections Contract Regulation 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Preconstruction meeting checklist It’s essential to prepare a document checklist for the preconstruction meeting. If any concerns come up, this a chance to address them.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budget 52

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself. This is clear, longstanding legal terminology. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises.

Contract 48

Contract Subcontracting Legal Ohio 48

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budget 78

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

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AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

It protects contractors and construction managers from unexpected increased costs in the performance of a construction contract. Once the policy has been purchased, the insurance company helps the contractor mitigate risks by improving their processes. The contractor submits a detailed, sworn proof of loss with supporting documents.

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Insurance Cash Flow Claims Contractors 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Why a certificate of insurance matters. How long should I keep my COI?

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. Inaccurate granular costs for material unit costs, labor rates, major equipment costs, construction equipment will lead to gross errors in project costs and lead to unreliable schedules & increase overall risk of cost and schedule over runs.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163