HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I’m sure some of you don’t have the time to draft a list of resolutions, so I’ve done it for you – you can thank me later. Now, how many of you have had to pay for a second set of drawings because your GC found something that would alter the architect’s original plans? Bring your GC in early.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. In July 2011, it appeared the USGBC was willing to negotiate with SFI.

Green 120

Green Certification Drafting Drawings 120

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2016

The Contract Specialist drafts the a “JOC Request for Proposal” , assigned a project number, and obtains appropriate approvals and signatures. Drawings, typically in PDF format, are included. Negotiations. Contractor Estimate. Owner Estimate. Proposal Review.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Contract Change Orders Estimating 40

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB).

Design 52

Design Documentation Negotiation Contract 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The Task Order price is the product of required tasks, quantity, unit of issue, UPG price per unit, and the coefficient plus the negotiated price for any non-priced items (NPI). NPIs must be within the basic intent and general scope of the contract and be negotiated separately from UPG items before issuance of the TO.

Engineering 40

Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating 40