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. Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. Job order contract” means an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract which is awarded on the basis of full and open competition and effective competition and is used to execute sustainment, restoration and modernization projects at installation (post, camp, or station) level.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

Examples such as integrated project delivery and job order contracting (JOC) deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. [2]. In addition, many JOC contracts employ a negotiated source selection based upon best value procurement.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

In an earlier blog ( #62 ) I discussed the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that limits a contracting party’s exercise of the discretion afforded to it by the parties’ contract. The jilted sub sued for breach of contract and breach of the Consumer Protection Act. Ambrose Development, LLC , No.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

A great example of the latter is when architects and engineers preparing construction documents are allowed to employ their own standard specifications for a project, but need to use the owner’s own, possibly unique documents for Division 00–Procurement and Contracting Requirements. Conflicting requirements. Added costs.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

The Court relied on the general rule of contract law that “Where a promisor ‘prevents or hinders’ fulfillment of a condition which otherwise would have been fulfilled, ‘performance of the condition is excused’ and the promisor’s liability is ‘fixed’ regardless of the condition’s non-fulfillment.”

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 12, 2015

Help in administering and preserving the contract cost reporting system as ordered by the line manager. Facilitating the sub-contract tender procedure by providing support for creating the sub-contract documentation. Produce payment certificates for sub-contract work. Produce payment certificates for sub-contract work.

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Construction Test

MAY 7, 2020

In a letter sent last week and leaked to Sportsmail , Anthony Purvis, head of employment at London firm Waterfront Solicitors, wrote to Leicester prop Greg Bateman, who is co-ordinating the players’ response as their representative on the Rugby Players’ Association.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2018

Negotiated tendering Serial - Nominative Open tender: Open tendering is the primary tendering procedures which are implemented by both the government and private sector. In legal term such tender recognizes constitute invitation to treat, a simple request made by the employer for appropriate contractor to tender their bids or offers.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 29, 2012

In other words, a contractor can meet certain DBE participation goals on a project by contracting and using properly classified DBE firms. Management worked performed by a DBE may be counted toward the contract goal when the DBE: Schedules the work operations. " What is a commercially useful function? DBE Management.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Although the parties have tried to resolve their disputes through negotiation and even mediation, they have not been able to reach an acceptable settlement. The contractor says it has incurred significant costs to perform the work and feels it is essentially funding the owner’s changes to the project.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I joined the company when it was close to the end of its 5 th month of the contract. . · I joined the company when it was close to the end of its 5 th month of the contract. Missed and/or ignored. · The struggle between them and me lasted around 6-8 weeks. · Or maybe it is not, just another part of the same one.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Job Order Contracting is a proven construction delivery method that delivers more projects on-time and on-budget than traditional methods.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Depending on legislation, which varies by jurisdiction, employers may need to remove questions about criminal history from the initial job application. Cafeteria Plan: A plan in which an employer offers their employees a variety of different benefits. The employee is able to choose which benefits would best fit their individual needs.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemises all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC). This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. and some other areas.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Tenders are of several kinds, counting open tender, selective, serial tender, and negotiated tender. Negotiation Tender. This tender process will generally apply in the architecture business and engineering, where pre-contract and post-deal agreements take Place. Advantages of Negotiation Tender. Contract formation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 3, 2010

On most jobs, the lowest bidder is awarded the contract, although other factors like experience etc. Cost estimators provide this vital information by developing the cost information needed in order to determine if a proposed product will be profitable, or to make bid for a contract. may be considered as well.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The UAW, in decline for decades as foreign automakers populated the South with non-union plants, kept itself alive during the Recession by agreeing to a contract that pays its newer members $15 per hour. This steep cutback in wages–veteran UAW members earn $28/hr–helped make U.S. Now, buoyed by a brisk recovery in the U.S.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

“The 35 Mules program gave us exposure to individuals throughout the NextEra organization, who advised and mentored us on everything from honing our value proposition messaging to human resources and hiring to grant and procurement contract negotiations,” said Charles Murray, founder of Switched Source, one of the startups in the program.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Owner controls the design, which is completed under direct owner-A/E contract prior to construction. A DB contract is awarded on the basis of price and/or qualifications.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). There are several factors to consider when adapting DBB specifications for use on a design-build project.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Prime contract between the owner and design-builder. Images courtesy HDR.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

FAR 36.203 requires preparation of an IGE when the anticipated total contract or modification is $100,000 or more. At the discretion of the contracting officer, an IGE may be required for actions less than $100,000. It is the basis for budgeting and reserving funds for the contract; 1.1.2.2. Previous Similar Contracts.

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Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 13, 2015

I had some great moments, such as when a department head was publicly congratulated on a winning proposal for a multi-year ID/IQ contract and he said, “Congratulate Bernie—he wrote most of it.”. I was very lucky with every one of my employers. It was a busy and crazy time, and we grew from 50 to 160 people.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This could affect $262 billion in federal government construction contracting as well as nearly 200,000 workers on federal construction contracts. Additionally, according to the White House statement on the executive order, as of January 30, 2022, federal contractors in new or extended contracts must pay a $15/hour minimum wage.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Negotiate a fair deal that allows the bank to get something and you get something, a win-win and you will find more great deals coming your way in the future. Review contracts you will ask your customers to sign. Review contracts you will be asked to sign. or whatever is best. Keep you out of trouble wherever possible.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. A rapidly changing landscape means employing numerous strategies to get the job done to your client’s satisfaction.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

Others are even adding escalation language to the homebuyer’s contract that enables the builder to increase the purchase price as the builder’s costs increase. 5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating. That tactic isn’t good for the home builder or for the industry. Rethinking the Global Supply Chain.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

A-E ID/IQ Contracts. Stand-alone construction contracts. Other ID/IQ contracts (single trades). Contract administration (Governing guidance by Federal (FAR, DFARS, AFFARS…) and State, County, and Local regulations. Contracts > $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating).no

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Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2020

Many builders reported that last December was unusually busy, the best in years for housing starts and contracts. economy into its worst quarter since the Great Depression, with unprecedented declines in gross domestic product, employment, consumer confidence, retail spending, and just about every other metric. . . Then, poof!

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Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

FAA contract Air Traffic Control tower. And the airport is currently in negotiations with a company wishing to construct a 10,000 square foot hangar to house a corporate flight department on the south apron.”. The region has 34 percent of the air cargo market share of all U.S. Midwest Airports. Chennault International.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

In some cases, a contractor could offer a non-binding “estimate” of what he thinks employment may cost a little, however could also be attending to charge on a time-and-materials basis – not what you would like here.) Check that your contract covers of these prices.

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