Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome.

Estimating 247

Estimating Construction Procurement Overhead 247

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. yes, this blog will continue).

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

Formally known as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds regulation, the ruling grouped immigrants receiving government assistance into the definition of “public charge,” but in doing so, included foreign nationals working toward permanent residence and nonimmigrant workers seeking to extend their stay, says NAHB.

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NAHB Legal Construction Illinois 105

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. There is no reason you cannot pursue legal and ethical actions at the same time if reason exists for doing each.

Bidding 100

Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. There is no reason you cannot pursue legal and ethical actions at the same time if reason exists for doing each.

Bidding 100

Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. There is no reason you cannot pursue legal and ethical actions at the same time if reason exists for doing each.

Bidding 100

Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

This blog, created by a business that provides expert legal witnesses, needs to be written at the level that you would find value if you were a serious lawyer or litigant in a significant construction dispute. I’m not a lawyer, of course, and wouldn’t think of providing specific legal advice to anyone reading this blog.

Legal 48

Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2013

Here’s a quick overview of a recent meeting discussing the legal aspects of BIM held July 2013. Note: The above is not intended as legal advice of any type, but rather a simple report on the session. BIM COBIE 2013 framework LEGAL UK' ‘Experts’ we gathered by RIBA Enterprises to discuss the topic.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Employment Contract 40

Contractor Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

Are you lucky enough to be rich (my definition of rich: you are irrevocably in the highest income tax bracket and highest estate tax bracket)? read more.

IRS 40

IRS Legal Income 40

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is important to understand that there is no regulatory or legal definition for probability and severity terms. Examples of definitions are provided in Figure 3 and it is up to the team to review and edit terms for the level of risk associated with the operation(s). Example Definitions [2].

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Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 22, 2018

Setting survey process is applied to set out the exact position of a projected structure inside the legal boundaries of a plot of land. This type of survey is very vital while going to set up any type of construction work.

Roads 40

Roads Legal Maine Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

A shared set of terms and definitions is needed to clearly communicate requirements through a project lifecycle, from concept through delivery and ongoing operations. When used within a robust programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery framework, it serves to virtually eliminate costly change orders and legal disputes.

Renovating 196

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 196

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm. Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard!

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 162

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 14, 2019

According to the definition, building bye-laws are the norms set forth by the government authorities such as Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority(GUDA), City Corporation and Developing Authorities, for instance, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) in Bangalore, List of urban Development Authority, etc.

Legal 52

Legal Regulation Architecture Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

Common Terms, Definition, including a locally researched, detailed unit price book for associated construction tasks. Both change orders and legal disputes can be virtually eliminated with a properly designed and managed LEAN construction procurement and delivery framework. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Cost and accounting transparency via standardized cost data architectures, terms, and definitions. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A tort is a wrong act which requires legal action. It enforced that party who got affected to go for legal action. What Is Tort?

Contract 52

Contract Liability Legal Injury 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

When compared to the industry norm of 75% of all construction projects being over budget, delayed, or resulting in legal disputes. Common terms, definitions, and data formats. Isn’t is time for your ISD to consider LEAN construction delivery? Focus upon best value. Shared risk/reward. Financial Transparency.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Benefits to Facilities Managers Maximize use of limited funds and efficiency of current staffing Effectively reduce deferred maintenance Access construction services without traditional procurement delays Develop collaborative relationships with procurement team and contractors Leverage defensible cost information Eliminate inadequate/inaccurate project (..)

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

But, the 2015 Rule will now not be applicable until two years following publication of the applicability date rule in the Federal Register (scheduled to be this week), giving the agencies the time needed to reconsider the very fluid definition of “waters of the United States.”.

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United States Regulation Permits Legal 120

Constructor Marketing that Works

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

We can’t seem to find one that is working right now so anything would help us and I definitely would mention your videos to friends and others in my field. Now to the real questions, and real “unpolished” responses. Q: Our biggest marketing challenge is what is the best way to market?

Legal 40

Legal Budgeting Budget Contractors 40

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution. ” The orders include a definition of “trace level of VOCs” derived from 16 C.F.R. The FTC treatment of paint is instructive and a very good example of why the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution. § 260.9(c)

Claims 120

Claims Green Commissioning Architecture 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Furthermore, a common data environment (CDE) is a fundamental element. A standardized set of terms, definitions, and data formats is needed. LEAN AECOO / Facilities Management will eventually become the norm, if not a legal requirement. Owners must be directly involved as they ultimately defined requirements and pay the bills.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA expressly notes in the rule that there is no legally significant difference between the regulatory requirements (for having made all appropriate inquiries about potential contamination) in the old version versus the new ASTM E1527 standard. the Superfund law) in conjunction with the purchase of a potentially contaminated property.

Site 120

Site Liability Compensation Legal 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

As we’ve discussed, the changes will definitely affect contract accounting at your business. They may also impact things like financial reporting, taxes, job costing, project management, IT procedures, legal issues and HR.

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Contractors Accounting Contract Viewpoint 176

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA …

Contract 40

Contract Change Orders Overhead Estimating 40

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. In County of Galveston v. So, are these delay damages or disruption damages?

Claims 118

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 118

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Since the primary reason for most construction failures is improper definition or communication of work scope, and general lack of collaboration and teamwork, the value of UPB can easily be understood. A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Legal terms explained David Nitek and Noe Minamikata of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what is meant by ‘hot-tubbing’.

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Procurement Drafting 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.” Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

Site 156

Site Liability United States Green 156

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. The next 90 days are devoted to the buyer's due diligence, negotiating a definitive purchase and sale agreement, preparing for closing, and eventually closing the transaction. In this sense, the seller controls the timeline.

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Deals Bidding Agreement Cash Flow 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC uses common, standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI Masterformat licensee) to minimize cross discipline data gaps and errors and to improve collaboration. Proven collaborative LEAN Collaborative construction delivery best management practices, Standardized terms, definition, and data architectures.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

You can avoid such legal suites by hiring a contractor that’s covered by insurance so that you are not held liable for their injuries by the law. If you hire such a professional, he will definitely do a shoddy job which will cost you more because you will still have to call in another expert to correct the mistakes of the first contractor.

Commercial 121

Commercial Contractors Insurance Injury 121

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Virtual elimination of legal disputes. An open book JOC is NOT a JOC by definition as costs are derived from subcontractors in a typical design-bid-build fashion and are not fully visible, defensible and transparent. Long term, mutually beneficial relationships among contractors and real property owners / facilities management.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

The OpenCost Approach TM leverages industry standard terms and definitions expressed in plain English with minimal use of confusing acronyms or abbreviations. Major reductions in errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. All data is organized by the Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number of service requests per time period. Number/percentage of service requests completed versus requested. contact-form].

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Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100