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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Traditional project delivery methods, and even design-build, fail to consistently produce the superior outcomes of LEAN construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contracting.

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#119:  Quantum Meruit vs Unjust Enricment

NH Construction Law

Two of the most popular legal theories beyond breach of contract claims are “unjust enrichment” and “quantum meruit.” Unjust enrichment is what lawyers refer to as an “equitable” remedy, distinguished from a “legal” remedy (such as for breach of contract). CSI-Concrete Systems, Inc.

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The Simple Guide to Repair, Renovation, Construction Cost Control

Job Order Contracting

Proper design, implementation of an OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Program ensures that the numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects encountered by real property owners and facilities management teams are successfully completed within an approved budget.

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JOC Contract

Job Order Contracting

Proper JOC contract design and management are central to improved renovation and repair outcomes. Standard data architecture – CSI Masterformat is the North American standard data format for construction. JOC Contract – Additional Information. Fraction of the cost of alternative sources.

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

Job Order Contracting

LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond). Change orders and legals disputes are all but eliminated. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery. The Obstacles.

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Construction Specifications

Construction Cost Estimating

CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications. CSI offers prearranged instructions for composing specification in their Project Resource Manual.

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