Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development ofa culture centered upon delivering customer value, supported by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training. ” Henry Ford. Learn more?

Construction 149

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. A game of risk. Risk assessments are never glamorous, but they’re essential throughout the lifespan of any project. The former is clearly preferable to the latter.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Financial and Project Composition Transparency – The use of a locally researched line item detailed unit price book , UPB, organized using CSI Masterformat (50 Division). Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. Improving collaboration, customer experience, and your bottom line is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Select vendors based upon best value to your organization over an appropriate timeline. Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Tasks should be organized by CSI Masterformat. Costs should be locally researched.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

Reasons for the low rate of adoption of collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery, despite its ability to measurably improve outcomes, is largely due to the fact that many/most organizations are unfamiliar collaborative behavior and workflows. Elements of collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery programs.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Renovating 154

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This way, the change can be brought to the contractor in an organized manner, giving them time to optimize the process to minimize cost. Risk Mitigation As An Architect To mitigate risk, getting everything in writing is essential. It also mitigates risk and reduces additional work for all parties involved.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Shared risk/reward. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice. Please seek appropriate legal counsel.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2018

The OpenJOC Approach supports and requires greater involvement by the owner team and demonstrated leadership and competency ensure that all internal and external teams are be motivated towards the organizations goals and objectives. Risk & Opportunity Management. Shared risk/reward. Performance-based incentives.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Change Orders Organization 100

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern. Make safety a priority.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement. For example, a l ocally researched unit price description of construction tasks, organized by Masterformat, and regularly update, should be required by every real property owner.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Construction Test

APRIL 23, 2020

Smoking marijuana even just occasionally could increase your risk of suffering complications from the novel. The virus causes COVID-19, a respiratory disease that can progress from mild illness to viral pneumonia and organ failure. . In the US, there are more than 604,000 confirmed cases of the virus and more than 25,000 deaths.

Risk 26

Risk Legal DC Organization 26

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Green Building Law Update

MAY 6, 2018

organizations that might not expect to be subject to a European data privacy law. organizations have received notices from Google Adwords or Facebook. An organization must comply with the EU GDPR if it is a controller or processor of “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person” located in the EU.

Green 120

Green Organization Regulation Risk 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

was put on hold when air quality inspectors found signs of asbestos and no evidence the developer hired a certified contractor to remove the toxic material, putting workers’ lives at risk. Though the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons.

Construction 130

Construction United States Safety Risk 130

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

The Rooney Rule is widely suggested, and while not perfect, can be adapted for use by many organizations. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new law consulting firm. yes, this blog will continue).

Discrimination 156

Discrimination Regulation Legal Security 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Manager at Risk. Construction manager at risk ( CM@R) includes a construction manager who works with the owner and A/E through design and proposals and manages subcontracts to complete the work. The CM@R is required to complete the project within the agreed-upon amount, or else is at risk to cover the additional costs.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A LeanFMR provides essential information that helps organizations make better decisions about facilities reinvestment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Step-by-step plan. Implementation Plans. Operations.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

Thus, they are forced to continue their legacy of poor productivity, waste, and legal disputes. While there is clearly owner leadership and oversight, mutual trust and shared risk/reward enable local decision-making by those actually performing the work.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Procurement Renovating 100

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Do subcontractors need insurance? Subs absolutely need insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

However, by using leading-edge construction technologies that improve productivity, mitigate project risks, reduce errors and boost collaboration, contractors can streamline processes to make it easier to achieve on-time, on-budget projects. Achieving that level of collaboration can really impress a client. Avoid Negative Incidents.

Contractors 177

Contractors Software Software Budgeting 177

Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2023

With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings.

Security 52

Security Office Comparison Liability 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

AI applications may include advanced project management tools, predictive analytics for risk assessment, and optimization of construction processes. As technology leaders, it is critical that we focus on prioritizing to solve root cause issues within our collective organizations.

Construction 137

Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Organize post-accident activities. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

. • Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Organize the materials for different tasks as projected. Role Of A Contractor In Legal And Regulatory Issues The contractor also plays an important role in legal and regulatory issues. Besides, he has to check that the project isn’t breaching any legal terms.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. Inaccurate granular costs for material unit costs, labor rates, major equipment costs, construction equipment will lead to gross errors in project costs and lead to unreliable schedules & increase overall risk of cost and schedule over runs.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Technology is helping to change that dynamic , while also streamlining the HR and labor management workflows across construction organizations. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. We’ll show you how software can alleviate delays and keep your construction organization moving forward.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Schools are greet at educating young people, but not expert in constructing buildings, green or otherwise and local education agencies are not interested in taking on the risk of constructing a building that will not meet the still mandated LEED or Green Globes standard. Public school construction is a big deal in the state.

Maryland 240

Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Green Building Law Update

MAY 5, 2019

“Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong. Complete Lawn Care, Inc.,

Maryland 120

Maryland Regulation Risk Permits 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors that don’t start adhering to the new revenue recognition standards risk loss of standing in the marketplace and among creditors—something all contractors will want to avoid. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Identify the Contract.

Accounting 187

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 187

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. Legal experts offer several opinions about why compliance rates were so low, including confusion about the requirements and an expectation that the rule would change.

Industrial 157

Industrial Construction Employment Contractors 157

Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

This misses the real point of safety: to protect your employees’ long-term health and wellness, avoid unnecessary risks, and make sure everyone can go home to their families in one piece. But when you focus on compliance first, you may overlook important components of safety just because they aren’t legally mandated. Work with OSHA.

Safety 71

Safety OSHA Risk Documentation 71

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here are some integrations that can enhance data storage in your organization. . Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. . SharePoint . SharePoint allows teams using Microsoft 365 to collaborate seamlessly in the cloud. DocuSign .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat. How Does JOC Work? Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130