Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2017

When the conversation turns to career paths, the typical response involves working as a project manager for a general contractor (GC). Rather than general contracting, why not consider a subcontractor, specialty contractor or supplier? While that is inarguably a great career path, why not become an estimator or a superintendent?

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Subcontracting Project Management Estimating Contract 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2017

The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE. It some markets, one be might surprised to learn that a Job Contract Source Evaluation Plan is either not used, or is basically a simple modification of a typical procurement process.

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Contract Plans Subcontracting Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2017

Here are a few considerations for structuring a job order contract and implementation. The JOC contract is generally issued with a 12-month term followed by up to four option years. The JOC contract is generally issued with a 12-month term followed by up to four option years. Facility management/engineering planning.

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Contract Procurement Subcontracting Guidelines 100

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2016

By Bruce Jervis Many construction contracts, particularly for public works, include a limitation on subcontracting, effectively requiring the prime contractor to perform a certain percentage of the value of the contract with its own forces. This encourages hands-on management of the project by the prime.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Lumps sum bids from contractors or subcontracts, historical costs, or benchmark cost data are reliable forms of cost estimation. … Poor Assumptions Drive Disaster.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2021

Must work in construction (general contracting, subcontracting, specialty trades, and others allied to the field) in the United States. Must show outstanding skills, leadership and/or management. To be considered, your nominee must meet the following requirements: Must be a female of any age.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 17, 2020

Must work in construction (general contracting, subcontracting, specialty trades, and others allied to the field) in the United States. Must show outstanding skills, leadership and/or management. To be considered, your nominee must meet the following requirements: Must be a female of any age.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

If your interested in a sample job order contract , just send us your government sector/industry and we will be happy to assist you. Job Order Contract Best Management Practices Matter. A JOC Operations Manual or JOC Execution Guide should always be a component of your job order contract. Contract Funding.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual. A detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual is a key component of any successful JOC Program. The JOC Operations Manual should be part of of the final Job Order Contract. History of Job Order Contracting (JOC). JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY.

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Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. Financials can be sorted, viewed, and filtered by project type, cost code, project manager, labor & material, and self-performed work vs. subcontracted work, among many other options.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. 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. Monitoring.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Both IPD and JOC have been proven for decades and are well evolved.

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Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

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Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. DEFINITIONS. authorization. UPB rate and the Contractor’s multiplier.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 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. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. 5 tips to manage cash flow on a restoration project.

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Cash Flow Insurance Lien Management 98

Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Small to midsize contracting businesses and independent subcontractors can get a full return on investment and reap these benefits: Efficiency: Using the latest technology allows contractors to manage their projects more efficiently, from day-to-day jobs to business administration. About 59.9%

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Management Certification Construction Education 52

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

In Lockheed , the Army awarded two separate indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials (“T&M”) contracts to Lockheed for various support services. Both contracts expressly incorporated FAR provisions, including 52.232-7 addressing T&M and labor-hour contracts. What did the FAR say?

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Contract Claims Subcontracting Legal 48

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2012

By Bruce Jervis When a private company -- designer, constructor or manager -- contracts with a government entity, should that company’s dealings with other private companies be a matter of public record? The contract called for the design, management and construction of public schools.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Joanna Gander, a senior tax advisory manager at accountancy firm Azets said: “There is a strong suspicion that millions of pounds of taxes are slipping through the net and therefore, in the last six months or so, HMRC has significantly increased its activity within the Construction Industry Scheme. .” ”

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. With that said, construction risk management should be a priority for your company. Project Risks.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. . With that said, construction risk management should be a priority for your company. What is Construction Risk Management?

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. And the best way to do that is with a contract. . Escalation Clauses in Your Contracts: Yay or Nay?

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Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

The JOC Program Guide provides a framework for organizations considering, or in the process of implementing or executing a Job Order Contract. If you are interested in the detailed processes and procedures for the execution and administration of JOC contracts following industry best management practices, please complete the below form.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. In the public sector contracts may require Davis Bacon Wage Rates or prevailing wage rates, or both, with the usage of the higher of the two. Introduction.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Why the Job Order Contracting model could work in Canada. A proven contracting methodology from the United States may be a model for solving some of Canada’s current contracting demands. In this way, JOC is similar to the standing order contracting that we are familiar with, with a few important differences.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The SBA is proposing two new methods for small businesses to obtain the often elusive qualifying past performance commonly required when competing for federal contracts. Under the proposed rule, a contracting officer shall consider the past performance of the joint venture when evaluating the small business’ past performance.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc., The court rejected X-Treme’s argument that the no-damage-for-delay provision did not bar its claim because the cause of the delay (incomplete drawings) was not within the parties’ contemplation when they executed their subcontract.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

in the United States District Court for any district in which the contract was to be performed and executed.” Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. What if the parties’ contract calls for arbitration?

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. To be enforceable, contracts require “consideration,” a bargained-for exchange of value or promises of value on both sides. Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. See DiMercurio v. Ancel, Inc.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 1, 2022

RKI contracted with Ameriflow Energy Services LLC and Crescent Services LLC through two master service agreements (MSAs) and a series of work orders. Crescent provided safety training and management services to Ameriflow. RKI Exploration & Production LLC operated the oil well.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Effective project management Successful subcontracting relies on effective project management. When there’s no effective project management, the project may exceed the initial estimates, cause delays and the project scope may expand beyond the initial plan without proper control.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. Whether you are required by contract or law, purchase and maintaining the appropriate coverage can help you avoid catastrophe on your project.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 26, 2023

The problem is not solved by prime contract provisions requiring a general contractor to promptly clear any lower tier mechanic’s liens or face having payments withheld. v Calamar Construction Management, Inc. There are a few Superior Court cases going the other way. Moynihan Lumber of Plaistow, LLC v. DeStefano & Assoc.,

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. So, inspired by the Do and Don’t section of a popular fashion magazine, here’s my version for the Job Order Contracting world. All of these contract provisions come from actual RFPs in my files. All of these contract provisions come from actual RFPs in my files.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. An innovative method of contract management is being used more and more by owners who desire quick service and reasonable cost. Job order contracting found its genesis in the complex facilities world of the United States military.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 6, 2015

Recently I''ve focused on subcontracting as opposed to prime contracting. Management Registered User' Get away from general contractors and homebuilders — use each construction job to build your service clientele. You are licensed for both and can choose to do both if you want to have a bright future.

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