PREPARING CONTRACT (TENDER) DOCUMENTS
The Constructor
AUGUST 25, 2012
The contract documents A contract is an agreement between two parties which they intend to be legally binding with respect to the obligations of each.
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5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 26, 2018
Have you ever spent hours drafting a contract, only to discover that there is already a standard contract that would have worked well, or at least given you a good starting point? While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful.
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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P.
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PREPARING CONTRACT (TENDER) DOCUMENTS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
A contract or tender document in construction industry is an agreement between two parties which they intend to be legally binding with respect to. Construction Construction Contracts Construction Management Bill of Quantities Contract Documents Contracts Tender Tender documents'
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10 Essential Types of Construction Documents
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 3, 2022
Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .
Mastering VOB German Construction Contract Procedures
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. Scope of Work Clearly defining the scope of work is crucial for project success.
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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 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.
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Rethinking Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 16, 2021
If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.
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Navigating Procurement and Contract Regulations for Services
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. These regulations can vary widely based on the governing body, the nature of the service, and the overall value of the contract.
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8 Main Types of Construction Contracts
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. The eight types of construction contracts include: cost-plus construction contract.
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Contract Law in Construction Projects: Key Legal Considerations
Building Radar
AUGUST 13, 2024
Contract law is a fundamental aspect of construction projects, ensuring that all parties involved have clear, enforceable agreements. Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion.
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Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property
CivilJungle
AUGUST 8, 2022
Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. The below documents are necessary for the purchase of property: 1. Sale Agreement. Only after the sale agreement can we tell the sale of custody becomes finished.
Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE – Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts. Community College Districts Now Authorized to Use Job Order Contracting, AB 618 (Low D). This new law authorizes community colleges to use job order contracting under terms parallel to existing law.
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Lawsuit Over LEED Documentation
Green Building Law Update
JULY 27, 2014
A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.
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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?
Job Order Contracting
JULY 28, 2021
California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. There’s one project delivery method you may not be as familiar with though: Job Order Contracting, also known by its acronym JOC. JOC contracts are administered by public entities issuing a request for proposals. Think periodic maintenance of facilities.
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Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
JULY 31, 2020
Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. multi-party agreement, complete with an Operations Manuals / Execution Guide. multi-party agreement, complete with an Operations Manuals / Execution Guide.
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Job Order Contracting Basic Definitions
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. The one-year period, beginning with the date of Job Order Contract award, during which the Owner may issue and/or implement Job Orders to the Contractor. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT. The written Agreement between Owner and the Awarded JOC Contractor(s). DEFECTIVE WORK.
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New AIA contract document for facility support services released
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The American Institute of Architects has released a new standard contract form to accommodate architects’ facility support services. The new form can be used with AIA Document B102–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect , to provide the Architect’s sole scope of services.
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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
clauses buried in tens of millions of contracts have deprived Americans of one of their most fundamental constitutional rights: their day in court.”. There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision.
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Transparency in Contract Revisions
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Therefore, I do not think you have acted improperly in not pointing out where you have changed the agreement.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Therefore, I do not think you have acted improperly in not pointing out where you have changed the agreement.
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document. Therefore, I do not think you have acted improperly in not pointing out where you have changed the agreement.
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Have You Seen All the Contract Documents?
Construction Dive
MARCH 10, 2016
By Bruce Jervis Many project owners, contractors and subcontractors use their own “standard” forms of agreement. Not surprisingly, these customized contracts tend to favor the drafting party. Sometimes, the other party never actually sees the document. What is disturbing is the lack of transparency.
Job Order Contracting Program Manager
Job Order Contracting
MAY 31, 2017
Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.
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More Than Meets the Eye: TN Court Finds Arbitration Agreement in Employee Handbook Non-Binding
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 1, 2022
30, 2022), the Court of Appeals of Tennessee reversed the confirmation of an arbitration award because the so-called arbitration clause appeared in the employee handbook and was not a stand-alone agreement. The handbook expressly negated any contract of employment: “. Timothy Crowder , No. 19CV-48300W (Jun. This was error.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2018
OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. U nleash the power of BIM and full Document Management. Document management. Service Level Agreement. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts.
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#118: Letters of Intent Forming Enforceable Contracts
NH Construction Law
OCTOBER 30, 2022
It is not uncommon for owners/developers who solicit proposals from general contractors, and general contractors who solicit proposals from subcontractors, to send out a Notice of Intent or Letter of Intent to a GC or sub in advance of signing a formal contract, announcing that the proposal has been accepted. Khoury , 170 N.H. ” Id.
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Additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 5, 2017
Additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses. The below additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses have limited availability. DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING ADVANCED. The students will understand the overall process of contract changes, modifications, and claims processes in accordance with the FAR and AFARS. Tuition: $1246.
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project.
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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 5, 2019
Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.
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Standard Arbitration Clause for Construction Contract
Constructlaw
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The full document is available at [link]. The document details a Standard Clause providing sample language for the parties to a domestic U.S. or international construction agreement to agree to arbitration of disputes. Access full document (PDF). Accreditation: An extract from Thomas Reuters Practical Law.
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GA Court of Appeals Enforces Contract Clause, Excluding Liability for Incidental Damages Where Specific Performance Is Ordered
Constructlaw
JULY 12, 2022
(collectively DonRob) agreed to sell, and 360 Residential LLC, 360 Sugar Hill LLC, and 360 Capital Company LLC, (collectively 360) agreed to purchase 12 acres (Site) of a 37-acre parcel of property in Sugar Hill, GA (the Agreement). Between the Agreement date and the scheduled closing date, the parties’ relationship deteriorated.
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Lump Sum or Cost-Plus Contract: You Can’t Have It Both Ways
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 2, 2020
2d 190 (2020), the Supreme Court of Nebraska recently reached the same conclusion when it considered whether a particular contract was a cost-plus contract with a guaranteed maximum price or a lump sum contract. The owners argued that the contract was a fixed fee despite the language to the contrary. Vogler , 937 N.W.2d
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Best Practice Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 29, 2017
Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.
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That’s A Goocher: SD Court Finds Enforceable Construction Contract Despite Lack of Time Component
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 17, 2021
And there are times when parties to a construction contract face a goocher. Khan Comfort, LLC , the Supreme Court of South Dakota held that a missing time element in a construction contract did not invalidate the contract. In other words, the court found that a contract existed—i.e., Here’s what I mean… In J.
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LEED v4 has a New and Improved Registration Contract
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.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
The American Institute of Architects has released AIA Document C203 – 2017 Standard Form of Consultant’s Services: Commissioning. C203-2017 replaces B211-2007, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Commissioning.
Are you using the most comprehensive home builder contracts?
Pro Builder
JUNE 16, 2021
Are you using the most comprehensive home builder contracts? From the company that developed the most widely-accepted contracts for commercial construction, AIA Contract Documents released comprehensive contracts for home builders. kcichowicz. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:27.
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Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects.
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. Project & Document Management Features. Document version control.
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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds
Construction Marketing
JULY 11, 2022
If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.
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2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2021
Integrating in-house and contracted resources to achieve optimal outcomes requires a full understanding of expected deliverables and associated strategies and workflows, in addition to a fully skilled and dedicated team. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Sample Workflow.
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