Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2020

Seldom, if ever, have so many pressures been inflicted on construction at the same time as today. Also coming up is the move towards net zero carbon emissions, which will have a massive impact on the design, construction and operation of buildings and other assets of all types, which construction will be at the heart of.

Procurement 59

Procurement Deals Negotiation Drawings 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

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. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

Contract 130

Contract Procurement Negotiation Bidding 130

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Disputes might benefit from early analysis of delays, cost overruns and evidence-based mitigation made possible.

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. What is OPEN Job Order Contracting ? Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Reduced project delivery times.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DON’T – Do not pay for JOC Program tools and services by paying a percentage of JOC construction volume.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization. Construction Documents. Bidding/Negotiating/Procurement. The post LEAN Pre-Construction Services Considerations appeared first on 4BT. Learn more?

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Agreement Contract 100

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Construction Documents. Pre-Construction Stage.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 60

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update of legislation and procurement related developments is compiled by Alignment Media staff. Long underused digital tools might provide some help. The future looks tricky for insurers and policyholders alike, he warns, as the frequency of flood events rises.

Insurance 40

Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J. As we aim to conclude contract negotiations in the coming weeks and months, we look forward to working with each of the selected contractors in the delivery of our ‘Pathway to 2030’projects.

Electrical 86

Electrical Deals Overhead Negotiation 86

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

The construction industry has seen impressive growth over the last several decades, and with that growth has come major opportunities for those who want to take advantage of them. Being a jack of all trades is something that Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox , knows something about. It happened by chance.

Management 97

Management Construction Software Software 97

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. WHAT NOT TO DO… JOC is a collaborative construction delivery method. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Best Value Procurement. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

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. Faster and more efficient than traditional construction procurement and project delivery methods. Reduced procurement and administrative costs.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Change Orders Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued by Owner (Issue by Procurement). Negotiation of Proposal. Pre-­Construction Meeting. Pre­Proposal Meeting. Preliminary Proposal (Detailed line item proposal by JOC contractor using approved current unit price book. Job Order Issued. Job Order Issued. Pay Applications. Regular Owner Inspections.

Inspections 100

Inspections Negotiation Procurement Contractors 100

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits.

Negotiation 45

Negotiation Estimating Contract Construction 45

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2018

The audit of Selected Job Order Contract Construction Contracts was performed to review compliance with contract terms and evaluate the effectiveness of contract administration. Auditors selected three JOC contracts and reviewed one construction project for each contract. Payments for these three JOC contracts totaled about $9.5

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Guidelines Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2019

Despite the ready availability of all the required tools, training, and information sets to set up and manage efficient and compliant Job Order Contracts for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction, some entities and even one State (Arizona) appear to still struggle. Selected JOC Construction Contracts, Audit No.

Arizona 100

Arizona Negotiation Contract Guidelines 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Reduced procurement costs. Higher construction quality.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. LEAN Collaborative Construction is the delivery tools for owners, builders, and other stakeholders that wish to consistently deliver quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Overhead 100

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

” This includes reviewing construction methods and using Persimmon’s own brick and tile products more widely. .” Persimmon is also focusing on value-engineering with a “plot-by-plot, site-by-site review to identify areas for cost savings or value enhancement that do not compromise quality.”

Work in Progress 97

Work in Progress Profitability Overhead Negotiation 97

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team., Construction equipment. Ordering Responsibilities.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2019

In fact, your construction use requires the use of prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon labor rates, it is likely best to procure them from a professional source. Various Government institutions collect and calculate prevailing wage rated differently, thus its important to understand all associated techniques, rules, and regulations.

Negotiation 115

Negotiation Procurement Regulation Renovating 115

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

Within the construction industry, we’ve seen first-hand the approach leading organisations have embarked upon; acknowledging the importance of implementing software technologies as a replacement to manual procedures with the purpose of improving competitiveness through improved business processes, employee productivity and efficiency.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Viewpoint 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. The latter is a basic tenant of LEAN construction.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 228

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 228

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Simple… a consistent and fully transparent solution that enables owners and construction contractors to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

A master agreement has been negotiated during the procurement process, which includes establishing a joint project board that meets quarterly, and the partnership will now formulate more detailed strategies and business plans for sites in the town centre, expected to take around six months.

Site 70

Site Negotiation Plans Procurement 70

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below. It does matter.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

BD+C

JULY 26, 2013

In addition, a bill to mandate the use of a two-step process to evaluate design and build procurements is up for debate. Construction, and architecture and engineering services accounted for about 8%, or $41.6 billion, of all federal procurement in 2012. Legislation Codes and Standards'

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Design Negotiation 40

Building Information Management

MAY 10, 2016

It’s not enough know construction, or how to manage a project once it is mobilized. You must understand and respect everyone’s perspective and needs from concept thru negotiations, execution, and final close-out. 2. Think that Negotiation Starts Sitting Down with Contracting/Purchasing.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Procurement Engineering 40

Building Information Management

MAY 10, 2016

It’s not enough know construction, or how to manage a project once it is mobilized. You must understand and respect everyone’s perspective and needs from concept thru negotiations, execution, and final close-out. 2. Think that Negotiation Starts Sitting Down with Contracting/Purchasing.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Procurement Engineering 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Any discussion of construction change order best management practices would be incomplete without the following: Defining a construction change order, Noting the causal factors and impacts associated with construction change orders, and Methods of mitigating construction change orders.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 20, 2015

Duncan Cartlidge, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as an Associate Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University , has written an exclusive book alias ‘ Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book’. It is a sententious reference book improves the basic knowledge of a project manager to a great extent.

Project Management 40

Project Management Management Feasibility BIM 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Information is provided for each of the following major areas: An introduction to the JOC construction delivery methods, key characteristics, benefits versus traditional construction delivery methods, general statement of works and/or scope of work, and responsibilities of participants. Advertising, bidding, and awarding a JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Negotiation Inspections 100