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.
5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 26, 2018
While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful. The following five standard legal agreements are worth considering to help clean up your contract processes.
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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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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. .
A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. Long-term multi-party agreement with an integral Operations Manual / Execution Guide. Owner leadership, commitment, and competency. Quantitative performance-based metrics.
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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 15, 2018
Common regulations in the construction industry include: Contractual agreements between owners, contractors and subcontractors. Wage and union payroll agreements. Disseminating compliance information and collecting data via paper often leads to delays, lost information and outdated documents. Building codes. Lien requirements.
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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 19, 2022
AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan). ConsensusDOCS 300: Standard Tri-Party Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. Learn more?
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2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2021
All of the above are available within integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN job order contracting (LEAN JOC) frameworks and enabling solution sets. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison. via 4bt.us. The post 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.
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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building
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.
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AIA???s Updated Design-Build Documents Highlight Some Best Practices
Best Practices Construction Law
AUGUST 12, 2014
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. AIA Documents Overview. An AIA press release highlights the array of how AIA agreements seek to accommodate the various ways in which design build projects are delivered. Additional Changes.
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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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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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100 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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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
That being the case, then why has the GBCI Change Of Owner Agreement been uploaded into LEED Online only 700 times since February 2015? So, GBCI even provides a form, making affecting the change in their system easy, but the Change of Owner Agreement form is little used. according to Susan Dorn, the General Counsel of USGBC and GBCI.
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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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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide. A detailed scope of work is associated with a detailed line item cost estimate and builder’s proposal based upon a locally researched unit price book.
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The Digital Builder's Guide to Preconstruction Collaboration
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2021
It uses a multiparty agreement to define responsibilities, roles, compensation and rights. An expert in IPD describes its benefits for collaboration: “IPD projects share a common theme around collaboration, focused on a team mentality backed by an agreement. This tool shouldn’t just be for accessing documents.
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Why Technology Won’t Help Construction or Facilities Management and their LEGACY OF WASTE
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2023
However, millions of dollars later, the result… no significant improvement… rarely get documented and the next newest tech is purchased… the cycle continues perpetually. Organizations select software as a solution for one reason, it’s easy. You pay for it and it gets delivered. Prepare For the Disruption.
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Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
JULY 31, 2020
While the issues of low productivity and associated economic and environmental waste associated with constructing and sustaining built structures has been well documented, education and training relative to existing solutions has been insufficient. multi-party agreement, complete with an Operations Manuals / Execution Guide.
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How to efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects!
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 17, 2020
Contract Management – Multi-year, multi-party agreements are established to support one or more Programs. A Operations Manual or Execution Guide and other documentation are components of the individual Contracts. Document Management – Storing all information digitally is only part of the solution.
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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2025
As non-exempt employees, they must be paid no less than delineated on the associated wage determination or collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Thoroughly document IGCE methodologies, assumptions, sources, and calculations. Understand the Requirement. Be sure to follow the internal review and approval processes.
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147 New AIA contract document for facility support services released
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
AIA Document B210–2017 is meant to be added to owner-architect agreements where architects provide services including building certification assistance, maintenance management services, digital facility management system operation, and ongoing commissioning services.
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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.
LEAN Construction Tools and Support Services… 4BT OpenBuild(TM) Toolkit
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.
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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business
Construction Marketing
JULY 21, 2016
Originating documents (articles of incorporation). Bylaws and operating agreements. Business contracts and agreements. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Business licenses or permits.
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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts
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. Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc.
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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe
Construction Marketing
MAY 19, 2021
Have a safety standards terms of the agreement (TOA). This information should be included in a terms-of-agreement document signed by all workers. Additionally, this class of workers should be registered by appropriate certification agencies and have proof of work experience.
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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MAY 3, 2020
Clearly defined, roles, responsibilities and outcomes in written format (operating manuals and/or execution guides) and associated long-term multi-party agreements help to assure initial and ongoing consistent application of processes and associated workflows. Efficiency.
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Job Order Contracting – California Community College Districts
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The law does require project labor agreements (PLA), however, which increase costs unjustifiably. The act excludes any architect, engineer, or consultant retained by the school district to assist in the development of the job order contract documents from participation in the preparation of a bid with any job order contractor.
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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building
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. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.
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Change Order Blocked
Mr Ethics
JUNE 9, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents. Your bid documents, unless subject to a state disclosure law, are privileged. What should we do? Mr. Ethics
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Change Order Blocked
Mr Ethics
JUNE 9, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents. Your bid documents, unless subject to a state disclosure law, are privileged. What should we do? Mr. Ethics
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Change Order Blocked
Mr Ethics
JUNE 9, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents. Your bid documents, unless subject to a state disclosure law, are privileged. What should we do?
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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes
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. This approach assures that each activity is in concert with organizational needs, requirements, and processes designed to consistent achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes for all participants.
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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. Sometimes, the other party never actually sees the document. Not surprisingly, these customized contracts tend to favor the drafting party. What is disturbing is the lack of transparency.
Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know
Construction Law Monitor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Joint check agreements are very popular in the construction industry. In fact, many folks mistakenly believe that joint check agreements are exclusively a construction industry instrument. Perhaps the joint check agreement is the most misunderstood and dangerous document you can confront on a construction project.
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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds
Construction Marketing
JULY 11, 2022
If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Sign the indemnity agreement.
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Job Order Contracting Basic Definitions
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 20, 2017
The written Agreement between Owner and the Awarded JOC Contractor(s). It includes several Contract Documents, including a JOC Operations Manual / JOC Program Execution Manual. JOC construction services work beyond or in addition to the work required by the Contract Documents. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT. DEFECTIVE WORK.
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100 New video: Essentials of an Owner-Contractor Agreement
Construction Lawyer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
discusses owner-contractor agreements and what essential terms every such agreement should contain. He talks about various types of agreements, from contractor-generated proposals, to large documents prepared by organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, and when it is appropriate to use each type.
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New video: Essentials of an Owner-Contractor Agreement
Construction Lawyer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
discusses owner-contractor agreements and what essential terms every such agreement should contain. He talks about various types of agreements, from contractor-generated proposals, to large documents prepared by organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, and when it is appropriate to use each type.
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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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AIA Expands Portfolio with Launch of New Contract Documents
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.
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