Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 14, 2009

ConsensusDocs has addressed BIM extensively in their contract documents and large scale complex projects certainly are reaping the rewards of BIM everyday. The future issues also center around legality. What are the Best Practices for utilizing BIM to support legal arguments? . It has permeated the construction industry.

Legal 100

Legal BIM CAD Documentation 100

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. Businesses strive to find safe, compliant, and high-performing contractors for a number of reasons: 1.

Management 110

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

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 163

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2013

Here’s a quick overview of a recent meeting discussing the legal aspects of BIM held July 2013. This should be available from pre-appointment documentation such as the Employer’s Information Requirements. Note: The above is not intended as legal advice of any type, but rather a simple report on the session.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Employment Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. All changes must be formally approved and documented per the defined program operations manual and/or execution guide.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Are you able to easily and rapidly copy/paste, update, share, and reuse your cost estimates? The answer for most cost estimators, contractors, and owner is “No” The result is poor productivity, rampant waste, excessive numbers of change orders, and even legal disputes. Means line item estimating anytime.

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Estimating Change Orders Software Software 40

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. Learn… Share… Excel…have FUN!

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

These types of adjusters have a lot of estimates to create in a short time. Review the insurance estimate. While a contractor should never represent themselves as an insurance adjuster – or even act like one – it is a good idea to review the insurance appraiser’s estimate. Maintain open lines of communication.

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Insurance Deals Contractors Claims 93

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders. The exact form it takes will look different project to project, client to client.

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Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

From an owner perspective stakeholders include senior management, project management, administrative, accounting, purchasing, building uses, and legal staff. Training – Create training documentation in concert with developed procedures. Ensure procedures match current make-up and size of staff.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Software Software 100

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more. Budget Inaccuracies. Open communication is essential in keeping projects running without a hitch.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Generate accurate estimates. Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Ensure the team understands the importance of accurate documentation.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

It can range from planning and estimates to time-line issues; poor organisation of manpower and processes; inefficient project management tools (such as field management software ); lack of contingency plans for bottlenecks and project disruption; and perhaps most worrying, the use of undocumented or unsanctioned methodologies between teams.

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Risk Software Software Construction 130

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Contractors and subcontractors give project owners their cost estimates for the project to be completed. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document.

Estimating 45

Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Owner are required to provide a scope of work in sufficient detail to enable requisite design as well as an associated detailed line item construction cost estimate by the associated service partners. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery. Change is fundamental for all parties.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A JOC Contract is the legal, multi-party procurement and construction delivery document that specifies roles, responsibilities, workflows, deliverables, time frames, and expenditure limits for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. . Simplify JOC management activities. Always use the most current information.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2023

In some cases, it causes such severe missed deadlines and budget overruns that builders fail to meet contracts and face legal consequences, or at the very least, loss of good name and potential future business. In another study from Autodesk and FMI, decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to have cost the global industry $88.69

Construction 52

Construction BIM Estimating Documentation 52

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

PLI covers actual or liquidated damages arising from the following: Price escalations Subcontractor default Estimate mistakes Delay costs Low productivity Material delivery delays Unforeseen site conditions Bad weather. The insurance company assesses the financial stability of the company and their estimating and project management processes.

Insurance 52

Insurance Cash Flow Claims Contractors 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

No contractor and limited A/E assistance with detailed estimating, plan checking, and constructability reviews during design phase. While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Not fully collaborative.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Full bid documents are required for each project to ensure prequalified contractors are bidding appropriately. Changes orders, legal disputes, and cost/time overruns are virtually elimated. . • Same inefficiencies, waste, and lack of financial visibility and control as that of design-bid-build(DBB). Little time savings provided.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Research how your JOC affects legal liability and assure it is, and remains in compliance. Contract, project, estimate, and document management represent basic areas of functionality. Owners must review ALL JOC estimates, and furthermore create their own internal estimates for projects of a certain size or higher.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Monitor and store contract and project costs over time, as well as update cost estimates/projections in seconds.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you should review. At this point, your focus should be on what has been documented on the project to date. Assess other pertinent documents. Identify issues and establish a roadmap. If not, why not?

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Note: Annual updating of the UPB is recommended) Coefficients proposed by offerors are multiplied times the total of the project estimate developed using the unit prices in the Unit Price Book. a) The facilities management and/or technical staff must document the decision and plan to use a JOC. (b) Procedures. Presolicitation. (a)

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. At this point, your focus should be on what has been documented on the project to date. Assess other pertinent documents. Identify issues and establish a roadmap. If not, why not?

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). The document is included in the task order support file. the proposal document in the specified format. extent possible.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Contractors must list: An initial cost estimate A statement that the cost will not exceed 10% of the initial cost estimate Total potential cost (initial estimate + 10%) A statement that the cost will not exceed the “total potential cost” unless a written change order is signed by both parties. Learn more.

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Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A tender will be a draft legal paper in which a particular act will notify official documents and discharge the capable artisan interested in filling it and taking the project. Mainly it is survey evidence proof and legal effects. Tender legal paper cost. Tendering Meaning in Construction. The project caption.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Inaccurate Project Estimates. Due to the competitive nature of the bidding process , estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project. In many cases, some projects will also be estimated on a one size fits all basis, with chances of exceeding that initial estimate high.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

These technologies can also streamline the design review process and help teams produce more accurate estimates, thus "reducing budgets and timeline deviations by an estimated 10-20% and engineering hours by 10-30%." billion by 2032. We live in interesting times."

Construction 137

Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137