Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Under the proposed rule, a contracting officer shall consider the past performance of the joint venture when evaluating the small business’ past performance. Inform the contracting officer what duties and responsibilities the small business carried out as part of the joint venture. Other (as applicable).

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Contract Contractors Office Subcontracting 52

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Your company’s construction financials no longer need to reside on servers, making it easier to use outside of the office and creating a much better environment for integrations with other software. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 27, 2014

Last week, I received an alert from Deborah Luter, TDOT’s Program Director for the Small Business Development Office (SBDP) regarding DBE participation credits. Many prime contractors may be unaware that subcontracting to a DBE on a TDOT contract does not necessarily mean DBE goal participation credit will be awarded.

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Contractors Certification Subcontracting Tennessee 59

Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Builders saw a large jump in the demand for exterior amenities, such as patios, decks and porches, in 2023, along with increased demand for home office—which appeared on the list of buyers’ most-wanted features for the first time this year. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country.

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NAHB Design Subcontracting Housing 52

PSMJ Resources

JULY 22, 2013

Clearly define tasks assigned to subconsultants in a formal letter of authorization, subcontract, or other communication sent to the subconsultant. Redefine tasks for subconsultants by issuing a supplement to the original letter or contract.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. Q uiet over there!

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Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The contracting officer concluded that Lockheed was responsible for repayment of approximately $102 million because the contractor breached its duty of performance. The government asserts for the first time in its briefs that there exists an implied contractual duty for a prime contractor to manage its subcontracts. [T]he

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Contract Claims Subcontracting Legal 48

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Office/Industrial. is a commercial general contractor specializing in the construction of retail, restaurant, shopping center, hotel, office and industrial projects throughout the United States. Office Construction (5). Construction Subcontracting. Restaurant. Shopping Center. Hospitality. Hard Hat Chat. Recent Posts.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer, the Mayer Building Company lists a number of past projects on its website, including: Alon Medical Technology office renovations Old US Mint and Jazz Museum preventative maintenance Cara Stone Law Firm addition and renovations French Truck Coffee cafe construction Strayer University campus build-out. Read a sample subcontract.

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Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Three projects within the past ten years that demonstrates the firm’s experience on HVAC projects with AHU replacement and ductwork in an occupied office facility with construction valued at greater than or equal to $3 million. Those requirements are as follows: . 3. I am a small disadvantaged company and a LEED accredited professional.

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Philadelphia Green Subcontracting AutoCAD 115

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

PLEASE NOTE: In occasions where the contractor is asked to provide materials, equipment, and/or subcontract pricing for work by direct bidding that may, or. Field Office Expense. Field Office Personnel. Main Office Expense. space for materials and equipment if his office and principal place of business is not.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 12, 2018

They integrate once-siloed functions and data throughout the construction organization and create true, real-time collaboration between the office, team and field. release , Viewpoint Chief Products Officer Matt Harris spoke of a commitment to advancing technologies, focused around connecting the office, team and field.

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Office Innovation Viewpoint Contractors 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

These solutions are packed with features that cater to the needs of back-office teams, making their lives a lot easier. But what about the operations teams? The post Keep Construction Office & Operations Teams Happy with These ERP & Financial Integrations appeared first on Digital Builder.

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Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. He is also a South Carolina certified mediator.

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South Carolina Insurance Contract Legal 62

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Prior to initiate the aptitude method, the general contractor should have to establish the size of the scope that is subcontracted out as well as the resources required to execute this work. From a contractor point of view, you should assess who is their primary safety officer, its background, and credentials.

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Safety Subcontracting Construction Resource 40

Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2021

Now consider the software side, which deals with the home building process —anything from back-office accounting, purchase orders (POs) and variance purchase orders (VPOs), options and selections management, sales management, scheduling, warranty management, and BIM (building information modeling), etc. . Software won’t solve that.

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Software Software Electrical Industrial 105

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2021

That year, his company won a bid with Touchstone Builders, subcontracting for The Korte Company to frame a main office for the luxury apartment complex. His very first job was a double project for HCA, building a call center and a suite of executive offices. . I’m not an office guy,” he said. “

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Las Vegas Oklahoma Nevada Site 98

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

For commercial it may include medical offices, retail, parking garages, etc. Materials specified including company names and models if appropriate Value of the project and often value of major subcontracts.

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Comparison Construction Software Software 123

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Subcontractor Forms for Construction : Subcontract and Contractor Contract, Independent Sub Statement, License Verification, Potential Back charge, Potential Back charge Log, Back charge and Back charge Log, Non-conform Work Notice, Nonconforming Work Log, Credit Application, Credit Information Request, Subcontractor List, Supplier List.

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Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Since 2011, the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program run by the SBA has afforded federal contracting opportunities to WOSBs by allowing contracting officers to set aside specific contracts exclusively for WOSBs in industries, like construction, where women-owned small businesses are underrepresented. 13 C.F.R. § § 125.6(a)(3).

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Contract Fabrication Certification New Mexico 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Adequate office space, equipment, and telephones are necessary for a productive environment. Purchasing Officer. Purchasing Officer Representative. Meaningful quarterly reviews of JOC operations will be made by DPW manageme staff and contracting officer’s staff. 5) Price, including completeness, reasonableness.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Many subcontract agreements include a clause that states the subcontractor is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety measures. A decent subcontract is drafted so that the subcontractor is responsible for complying with OSHA regulations as it affects your scope of work and your people,” says Lindborg.

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2011

Whether the casino location ends up being a site like Navy Pier, the old Chicago Main Post Office or Block 37, there will be more commercial construction challenges and coordination of delivering materials than with the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. More challenges = higher commercial construction costs.

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Chicago Deals Housing Commercial 149

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 31, 2009

Last week I spoke on ”Records Retention” and “The Paperless Office” at the 54th Annual Convention of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). I spoke with a subcontracting firm (company B) that did the opposite of what was described above. This is in direct violation of their own policy.

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Subcontracting Documentation Change Orders Legal 100

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Our customers told us they wanted to be able to access Spectrum anywhere – whether they were in the field, the office, or snowed in at home. Once you pull up a job screen, you’ll instantly see all of the links related to that particular screen, such as vendors, subcontracts, and cost projections. Accessibility.

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Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 15, 2013

This is my opinion from reviewing resume''s and offers to subcontract from "Virtual Bookkeepers" on a regular basis. Box or a "Virtual Office" or the economy picks up and they get hired by a desperate contractor. We work in a real office building with public access and normal business hours. After a while they get a P.O.

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Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 49

Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

Let’s take a look at an example of how SDI might provide coverage on a project: ABC Builders is the general contractor building a large office complex and they have an SDI policy covering all their projects. LA Plumbing is providing plumbing work on the project, and their subcontract is worth $2 million.

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Insurance Contractors Claims ABC 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 29, 2012

Did you know that in FYI 2010, special agents with USDOT's Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG) were responsible for 92 indictments, 72 convictions and over $18 million in financial recoveries? You may have seen this list before, but it is worth reviewing again.

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Regulation DOT Transportation Commercial 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, providing specialized assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies or state and local governments. Storage, office and R&D space must be excluded from this calculation.

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New Hampshire Defense Finance Compensation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

At both general contracting and subcontracting firms, construction takeoffs are typically done by estimators to determine the material, labor, and equipment costs to generate an accurate and competitive bid. . Companies no longer need to store pages and pages of documents within their offices. Who Completes Construction Takeoffs? .

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Estimating Documentation Autodesk Bidding 105

HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

Because without skilled subcontractors a commercial construction general contractor is just a guy in an office. We GCs may think we’re the star, but we all know the most successful commercial construction project s require great subcontractors.

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Commercial Bidding Construction Retail 192

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

“It was a 50- or 60-step walk up to Ralph’s office,” Jerry said. Vern wondered whether Jerry was interested in taking over as head estimator in the company’s Marion, Illinois office and offered him the position on a Friday. His duties included providing material prices and coordination with subcontractors. .

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Plans Estimating Bidding Illinois 40

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. The subcontract incorporated the 2007 edition of the AIA general conditions A201.

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Claims Agreement Illinois Subcontracting 40

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. .

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Illinois Subcontracting Liability AIA 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 22, 2018

From powerful, cloud-based integrated software platforms and business intelligence solutions in the back office to collaborative data sharing platforms across entire project teams to feature-rich mobile applications, drones and wearable tech in the field, the industry as a whole has evolved dramatically. Nobody needs an office, right?

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