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Typical JOC Process

Job Order Contracting

Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Define building systems and quality of materials. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. Preconstruction Kick-off Meeting. Construction Performed. Warranty Period. Establish project goals. Contractor.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

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Material defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Construction Specifier

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. Safety on the jobsite includes PPE, inspections, and recordkeeping. OSHA offers a variety of training materials and resources to help businesses comply with training requirements. Conduct Regular Inspections.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

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These are some of the issues which may require consideration over the course of a construction project: Changes in the style or quality of supplied materials. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Supplier and vendor failures. Auditing and testing.