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

Job Order Contracting

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD filed a complaint against an awarded JOC contractor for breach of contract concerning cafeteria renovations. The post JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. LAUSD prevailed on its claims for breach of contract and was awarded $3,941,829 in damages.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting OpenJOC(TM)

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes. Fully cost visibility and transparency. Reduced procurement and administrative costs.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows. Initial and Ongoing Training.

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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

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Avoid insurance negotiations. Even if you act with good intentions, trying to help the property owner with their claim or negotiate on their behalf can be an expensive mistake. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says. Contractors should aim to help customers – n ot get involved in their claim negotiation.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

Is not legal in some states. Based upon location, projects may include repair, renovation, and new construction. Allows for construction price “negotiation” based on an established construction cost unit-price book. Construction price is not fixed until after the design and all bid processes are completed.

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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

Building Information Management

Renovation, repair, and maintenance represent the bulk of facility management related costs, exceeding that of new construction for many/most. Items that are not in the UPB can be negotiated, priced, and added to the UPB at any time. Legal disputes are virtually eliminated and changed orders are significantly reduced.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

16, 2019), the court evaluated a sub-subcontractor’s claim on a construction contract dispute arising from the renovations at the Longfellow Bridge and the Hatch Shell in Boston, Massachusetts. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C. Mass) (Dec. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment.

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