Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2020

The scene is set though for some long and protracted battles over how much contractors are to be paid for the delay and disruption caused by new ways of working. It would be extremely optimistic for any contractor or client to imagine that there will be a return to the full efficiency on site that was routine before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contract 52

Contract Site Claims Contractors 52

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. Robots are great at repetitive, high work; people are great at having the expertise of navigating and negotiating the broader job site, figuring out edge cases, and so on.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Union Site Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2016

As an Owner, know that Contractors invest a lot of front end effort. Verify line items, quantities, and coefficient(s) of internal Owner estimates and Contractor estimates. Follow Job Order Contract requirements with respect to bonding and overhead related costs. At a minimum, review all Contractor estimates in detail.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding Contractors 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

They may call your contracting company for future work or they may decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price. Successful contractors put the cash in another interest bearing bank account and do not transfer any of it until the work is performed. Five Benefits. #1 Need Help Now?

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Agreement Profitability Contractors 48

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2015

and the contractor to meet specific or special contract requirements. It typcially includes all overhead items such as. It will also include all costs to the contractor associated with program and/or project management and administration, and sufficient job site supervision. AUDIT CYCLE. contingencies.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Estimating Documentation 40

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

A recent New Hampshire Superior Court case applied the covenant to restrict a contractor’s right to terminate a subcontractor “for convenience” – the ultimate exercise of discretion – before the subcontractor even starts work, simply in order to try to obtain a better price.

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Contract Subcontracting Deals Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). through discussions and negotiations.

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Proper estimate can reveal the true cost of executing the service in a construction company that contains materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors and overhead as well as preferred profit margin. Several successful contractors have produced "estimating calculators" through Excel.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Construction Overhead 45

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2024

This method is particularly advantageous for large construction companies, contractors, and developers who require substantial amounts of lumber for their projects. By ordering larger quantities, these buyers can negotiate lower prices, streamline their supply chain, and minimize the frequency of purchasing cycles.

Retail 156

Retail Negotiation Comparison Deals 156

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Take this recent posting from Michael Stone as an example: I can’t tell you how many times in the past few weeks I’ve had contractors tell me they are cutting their prices to get work. When contractors cut their price, it’s almost always because they are hurting for work. ” Why? ” Why? Consider this.

Profitability 48

Profitability Negotiation Overhead Remodeling 48

Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

That’s because other forms of capital — like labor or equipment — can’t generate value if you don’t have enough cash to take on new jobs, acquire materials, or cover overhead. ” Each type of capital has a specific purpose for construction businesses as they get started or look to grow. “Cash flow is critical.

Debt 97

Debt Cash Flow Equity Finance 97

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

As a construction contractor, your work can be delayed for reasons beyond your control. If this happens, you want to know that you can recover your losses for additional labor, extended overhead, and other monetary damages. there was not an HVAC contractor on board at the time construction began. ” * * * * * *.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). through discussions and negotiations. 5117.9003-3 Planning and coordination. (a)

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

JOC provides higher levels of owner and contractor satisfaction as JOC, 1.) is equally responsive to the needs of the owner and contractor to get the work done on-time and on-budget, 2.) Items that are not in the UPB can be negotiated, priced, and added to the UPB at any time. fosters trust and mutual respect, 3.) Collaboration.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. With JOC the contractor is already part of the construction team and it is not necessary to define every “widget” connection to avoid a low bid/ change order game. A Savings Analysis!

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The contract includes a unit price book (UPB) that establishes a unit price to be paid for each of a multitude of construction line items including pre-priced/pre-negotiated items of work and materials. A long term relationship (3-5 years) between Owner and Contractor/AE. A guarantee of minimum amount of work for the contractor.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Attaining "unicorn status" as a builder means attracting and keeping the best trade contractors out there. Those few builders that have attained “unicorn status”—attracting and keeping not only the best trade contractors but their best crews—may wish I didn’t publicly reveal their secrets. Solving the Labor Shortage in 12 Steps.

Schedule 119

Schedule Bidding Plans Management 119

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Under a cost-plus contract, contractors are paid for all of their construction-related expenses. They also include overhead costs such as insurance, mileage, a portion of your office rent. This type of construction contract is usually looked upon pretty favorably by contractors. Cost-Plus Contract. That’s the “plus.” .

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2011

A fixed price contract denotes to a contract where the contractor consents to a fixed contract price or a fixed rate per unit of output, which may be subject to cost escalation clauses in some incidents. Two or more contracts are accounted for as a single contract if they were negotiated together and the work is interconnected.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contract Construction Documentation 40

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. See also Overhead, Indirect cost. See also, Overhead, General & Administrative Cost, Distributable. Open shop is also known as a merit shop.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The competitive low-bid award system motivates contractors to do minimal quality work that meets the minimal requirements of the specifications. Lack of motivation for the contractor to increase performance, training, or safety. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Submit the bid.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

The competitive low-bid award system motivates contractors to do minimal quality work that meets the minimal requirements of the specifications. Lack of motivation for the contractor to increase performance, training, or safety. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Submit the bid.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. No contractor and limited A/E assistance with detailed estimating, plan checking, and constructability reviews during design phase. Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. Disadvantages. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The key to development of a good cost estimate is to approach it from a prospective contractor’s viewpoint. This means the estimate should include (1) the direct costs incident to the construction; (2) an allowance for indirect or overhead costs; and (3) an allowance for a reasonable amount of profit. Types of Independent Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Contract Negotiation 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Should the Owner wish to select a specific brand component, he/she should be reasonable when negotiating the task order in that specific situation. As a contractor am I guaranteed work? that a contractor bids and adheres to during the Job Order Contract period. Should a UPB include overhead and profit?

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Think like a contractor and include the scope of means and methods for executing the work as well as the scope issues relative to the context (location, weather, traffic, safety measures, economic conditions, availability of resources…) of where the project is built. “Negotiating” JOC. construction consultants.

Estimating 40

Estimating Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

With an emphasis on partnering and team work between owners and contractors, JOC provides the methodology to execute a wide variety of indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, fixed-price, multiple and simultaneous orders for renovation, rehabilitation and repair work for facilities and infrastructures.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Offerors propose coefficients for costs such as overhead, profit, minimum design costs, G&A expenses, bond premiums, and gross receipt taxes. This approach recognizes that a contractor’s overhead decreases as workload increases. Experienced contractors will know this. Coefficients. Purpose of the SABER Program.

Engineering 40

Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Government and Contractor Furnished Property. Negotiations and Source Selection. Base Support for the Contractor. Contractor Phase-In Plan. Contractor Phase-Out Plan. Evaluate Contractor’s Proposal. NPP Items in Contractor’s Proposal. Negotiation of Task Order. Memorandum of Negotiations.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Having integrated software is key to your success as a modern contractor. The data has to be re-entered into their back-office system, which takes extra time and requires additional staff overhead. Arguably, one of the most important factors to consider will be the new system’s compatibility with your existing systems.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Exceptions to Fair Opportunity to be ConsideredOnly One Contractor is Capable. Logical Follow-on.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Procurement Office 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 00 52 16 Agreement Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). Contractor Quality Control. 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Requirements.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 00 52 16 Agreement Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). Contractor Quality Control. 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Requirements.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

o Determine costs/pricing structure (labor, materials, overhead, etc.). Demonstrate the ability to work with Facilities team to negotiate rates and discounts. Demonstrate knowledge of fall protection of people and tools/materials for contractor and occupants. o Work with procurement team to select contractor.

Management 45

Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45