Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

Documentation 40

Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Construction Lawyer

JUNE 26, 2013

The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These include new BIM and Digital Documents; a new document family, Program Management ; and three free guides.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Agreement Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A written Operations Manual or Execution guide is shared and part of the associated multi-party, long-term agreement. While the short term involvement of consultants can be beneficial during the early learning curve, long term business relationships with consultants should not be established.

Procurement 216

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 216

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants. Former No.

Employment 120

Employment OSHA Feasibility Safety 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And always consult your attorney before signing.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 19, 2014

Not only are there fewer fields to document with the removal of low value content, but the user experience is further improved including by removing multiple required signatures. Simply stated, the Certification Agreement is “the” contract that governs certification of a project under the LEED program.

Contract 120

Contract Agreement Certification Bargains 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are likely the most widely used contract documents in the industry. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And always consult your attorney before signing.

Green 120

Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Services may encompass anything from construction to consultancy, each having its unique regulatory framework. The Importance of Documentation Proper documentation is a cornerstone of the procurement process. Missteps in documentation can lead to disqualification.

Procurement 52

Procurement Regulation Contract Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

CSI 132

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 132

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Combining Divisions 01-49 specifications with a set of Division 00 documents with which they are not coordinated is akin to performing a head transplant. Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. New York). Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Pre-Construction Design Freeze After agreements are made, there must be a point in which no more changes can be made and the work can start without worry. Review of Constructability Hiring an independent contractor or consultant is recommended to review all construction documents prior to start of construction.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1). At the time of this writing, most of DBIA’s 26 standard contract documents were published in 2010 and 2012.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects. D200–1995, Project Checklist.

AIA 48

AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Review all JOC task order cost estimates, documents, packages for accuracy and compliance.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

Consulting 40

Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

j) “Project labor agreement” – an agreement that meets the requirements of applicable regulations. (k) The proposal may also contain approved drawings, work schedule, permits, or other documentation as the organization may require for a specific job order.

Organization 100

Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 21, 2014

The standard AIA agreements contain an express license. For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 For instance, AIA Document B101 (2007), the owner-architect agreement, contains this provision: § 7.3 the license granted in this Section 7.3 shall terminate.

AIA 45

AIA Agreement Contract Documentation 45

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

High initial set up costs make DB suitable only for major new construction Not a fully collaborative multiparty agreement. While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Not fully collaborative.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Both the maximum individual project size and type, as well as the maximum overall annual size of the JOC Program are typically stated in the contract documents. JOC consultants may also be of value in establishing a JOC Program for the first time. A unit price book must be updated as stipulated in contract documents.

Contract 196

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 196

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Frequently, the parties do not consult with a construction attorney when drafting contracts. This might be acceptable when the parties use standard forms, such as the American Institute of Architects documents, but the situation can rapidly disintegrate when the parties use home-brewed documents or heavily edit the standard documents.

Contract 40

Contract Agreement Drafting Documentation 40

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. Basically this is an order to do something even though there is no agreement as to timing and/or price. Need Construction Law Advice?

Change Orders 66

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3 Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. Process & Documentation. Where all documents complete, clear and complete?

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Carefully review the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? JOC Consultants: Do’s. In some cases, however, a JOC Consultant is hired to assist in core Job Order Contracting processes. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Unit Price Book: Do’s.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Document your past performance history. If you don’t have any prior JOC experience, consider teaming agreement and/or acting as a subcontractor on a JOC. Consider hiring a consultant that is skilled in preparing JOC proposals and setting coefficients. Attend pre-proposal conferences and site visits if available.

Bidding 40

Bidding Contract Organization Agreement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The @One Alliance team comprises of consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders who together will deliver projects accounting for over half Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. This helps to make sure compliance activity is not missed and decision-making is documented clearly.

BIM 98

BIM Risk Environment Accounting 98

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. In a recent federal case, Southern Illinois Beverage Inc.

Agreement 40

Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together. The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Indemnity Agreement. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Indemnity Agreement : Recent Posts.

Agreement 40

Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

These markets also rely up a troublesome practice of relying up JOC consultants to play key JOC administrative roles, if not basically outsource their JOC programs. a) The DPW must document the decision and plan to use a JOC in support of an installation or activity. After agreement, a fixed-price bilateral order is prepared.

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. document management.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Conscientious builders and consultants also insist jobsite safety needs to go beyond a simple compliance checklist. With that, they document inspections, compliance rates, and safety violations with an eye toward program improvement. Patricia Urtecho, a senior risk management consultant with Builders Mutual Insurance Co.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72