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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. There are several benefits to doing so.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more

Job Order Contracting

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond. LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Improve Productivity 20%-50%. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Few JOC Programs, especially within non-DOD Federal applications, are structured to provide BEST VALUE to Owners and Design-Builders. How measure success (From Owner and Design-builder perspectives). How to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. How to line-time estimate.

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Entering Retail Space as a Non-Retailer

Wolgast Corporation

This leasing team of Design-Builder, CPA, and Real Estate Attorney can help an owner negotiate their lease, get regulatory approvals quicker, obtain a build-out estimate, and a suitable design for their storefront so it’s easily identifiable among other retail shops.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP. et al.,

Job Order Contracting

A well designed and well managed Job Order Contracting Program (JOC Program) should accelerate planning, procurement, and project delivery off repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor construction projects, as well as associated cost savings, quality improvements, and elimination of legal disputes. Download Case Filing.

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Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

Negotiating individual projects is critical to ensuring quality work at fair and reasonable prices. You should establish guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Job Order Contract proposals. Ensure procurement internal control processes are well designed, rigorous and consistent (there should be no conflicting T&Cs).