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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Learn more… The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires independent government estimates of construction costs for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The overall amount of the Government’s estimate shall not be disclosed except as permitted by agency regulations.” FAR 36.203.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

This practice does not work for material, labor, equipment, nor does it account for local market productivity in any effective manner. Locally researched JOC Price Books are readily available to provide cost visibility, cost transparency, and therefore improve cost management. 5117.9004-1 Presolicitation. (a) b) Statement of work. (1)

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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. Receives quotes and orders equipment and materials. Business names on equipment and vehicles covered with paint or magnetic signs.

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Job Order Contracting Operations Manual

Job Order Contracting

Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. Construction equipment. Administrative equipment. standards and regulations governing the required type of work. Negotiation of Task Order.

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What FAR Council Updates to Small Business Contracting Requirements Mean for Large and Small Business Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The SBA made numerous changes to its regulations in the past year, but the FAR Council has largely failed to keep pace. The new changes bring the FAR’s small business contracting requirements in line with the SBA’s regulations and will be incorporated into new contracts beginning on September 10, 2021.

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Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Financial Transparency – Detailed Line Item Tasks, including Full Descriptions in Common Terms/Plain English and Labor, Materials, and Equipment Breakdowns. Compliance with Contract, Rules, Regulations, Statutes. Negotiation-centered Dispute Resolution. Shared Risk/Reward. Multi-party Agreements. Continuous Improvement.

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