Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following growing concerns within DoD that contractors were not consistently implementing the cybersecurity requirements of DFARS 252.204-2012, DoD responded with the creation of the CMMC Program in 2019 to move away from a “self-attestation” model of security. POA&Ms under Level 1 are not permitted.

Certification 52

Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. Implement and test a data backup and recovery plan. . Maintain copies of your sensitive or proprietary data in a separate and secure location, preferably offline or with a trusted cloud solution. .

Risk 92

Risk Construction Security Bidding 92

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. You also need to plan for more common occurrences. You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Contractor Connection

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Temporary housing’s core purpose is to provide swift and secure shelter, helping policyholders regain a sense of normalcy while mitigating the additional financial burden they may face. By having access to a steady stream of insurance-related bookings, property management firms can better plan their resources and revenue.

Housing 40

Housing Insurance Security Bidding 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

After they secured the land, we launched the project together into the coming storm of the Covid-19 pandemic. An initial observation from a contractor even deemed it 'unbuildable,' but we believe in facing challenges head-on and have been taught to turn liabilities into opportunities. The "unbuildable" hill.

Architecture 105

Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Additional coverage on your mobile business property can be obtained by amending your contractor’s insurance, or that protection could be secured through a standalone policy. A GC’s policy would extend general liability coverage to your subcontractor business. What is an equipment floater? The answer would almost definitely be “no.”.

Insurance 52

Insurance Equipment Contractors Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

I first started working with public facilities and physical infrastructure capital planning and management decades ago. As a result, the impact of lack of proper funding and management at the GSA presents staggering liabilities. Then there is the matter of security. Total buildings: 127,416 Total square footage of buildings: 1.2

Leases 100

Leases Infrastructure Statistics Management 100

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer. Today’s Cloud Security. General Management. Software & Technology.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional project delivery involves a counter productive, non-integrated, approach to planning, procurement, and project delivery. Or, request the white paper. Contact Us. .;

Construction 153

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 153

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. For example do you know how easily your project team can access construction plans and specs? So focusing on a plan to improve project document management is a great start to better project communications. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The difference between secured and unsecured debts. “The contract is supposed to be a clear set of instructions just like plans and specs, but it becomes this monster document that nobody understands and it’s not conveying expectations clearly.” Secured credit, on the other hand, is backed by collateral.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2017

operations and record keeping, trash-recycle removal, security services, service contracts, utility charges (electric, gas/oil, water), insurance (fire, liability, operating equipment) and taxes. Planned or Programmed Maintenance: . Examples of planned or programmed. It does not include capital improvements.

Management 100

Management Equipment Inspections Budgeting 100

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

If you’re planning a green roof project , be sure that the waterproofing system you choose passes long-term root resistant tests so that it isn’t damaged as plants take hold. . Planning a green roof project. . Liquid waterproofing is easy to apply to detailing. SILCOR® liquid waterproofing projects. Waterproofing for a green roof.

Green 74

Green Liability Contractors Permits 74

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

If you’re planning a green roof project , be sure that the waterproofing system you choose passes long-term root resistant tests so that it isn’t damaged as plants take hold. . Planning a green roof project. . Liquid waterproofing is easy to apply to detailing. Learn about SILCOR® liquid waterproofing. Blog #7 Silcor.

Green 74

Green Liability Contractors Permits 74

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

No matter what kind of business you’re starting, you’ll need a solid game plan to ensure that your business doesn’t fail before it takes off. 1) Business plan. Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Labor costs.

Insurance 296

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 296

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A design engineer should take liabilities for ensuring the structural security of the design, details, checking shop drawing. Detailing is also a vital part of any construction as perfect detailing of engineering designs is required in the planning and engineering phase for proper accomplishment as well as safety of the structures.

Drawings 40

Drawings Engineering Liability Design 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Junkie

APRIL 30, 2020

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Autodesk 52

Autodesk Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 29, 2020

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Milwaukee 52

Milwaukee Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

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ProCore 52

ProCore Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income tax) arising from this Contest will be the sole responsibility of each prize Winner. GENERAL: This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received by Sponsor.

Claims 52

Claims Injury Liability United States 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 27, 2020

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Claims 52

Claims Injury Liability United States 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Fortunately, tools and services are available to improve organizational maturity with respect to construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Edwards Deming – T he System of Profound Knowledge.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Rather than learning about the project in a “drive by” data dump hours before mobilization, the superintendent has becomes an instrumental cog in the preconstruction planning process. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. In the meantime, keep in mind that spending a little time planning now can pay off in increased efficiency and better job performance later.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2013

The five states that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon disaster (including 665 miles of contaminated coastline), Gulf Coast business owners, the federal government and BP have spent the past three years dancing a slow legal tango that has assessed clean-up costs, fines and other liabilities. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mississippi 52

Mississippi Alabama Liability Louisiana 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. There are subcontractors and vendors involved, which means that the slightest change in plans, specifications, or even schedule affects everyone and their cash flow. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

Create a plan that makes sense. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

« Data Security in the Cloud. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. But you can consider new software anytime, and the best way for you to figure out your going live date is to PLAN and give yourself plenty of time (the more the better!). Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120