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Benefits of Local Market Cost Data to Create Estimates – 4BT

Job Order Contracting

Our platform can manage multiple Programs, Contracts, Proposals, Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Forms, Contractors/Subconstractors, Teams, Buildings, Graphics, Issues/Tasks, and even leverage BIM information.

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Happy New Year From DoD – The Proposed CMMC Rule Is Here

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For example, contractors subject to 252.204–7012 are already required to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Contracting Offficer’s Belief That Contractor Could Not Meet Schedule Requirements Insufficient to Support Default Termination

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors, LLC v. United States , the contractor who had been awarded a fixed price, time sensitive contractor to repair pavement at an Air Force base filed suit against the Department of Defense (“Agency”), alleging it had been wrongfully terminated for default. ” In Alutiiq Manf.

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Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and Costs

Green Building Law Update

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification.

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5 Tips for Filing a Roof Replacement Insurance Claim

Construction Marketing

It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. This is enough reason to get an extra set of eyes from a licensed roofing contractor. Take Pictures and Document the Damages.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

It provides a capacity for on-demand construction via an on-call contractor that can be mobilized, working in a much shorter period, and far more efficiently than traditional project delivery methods. Awarded JOC contractors also provide all requisite preconstruction services. Focus upon building Owner/Contractor capability.

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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. At its core, change order is work that is added or removed from the original contractor’s scope of work, as agreed upon in the contract signed by the client and contractor before work began. Key Takeaways.