Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

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Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Documenting and associated presentation of the estimate. The post Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics appeared first on 4BT. CONE OF UNCERTAINTY – (Source:GAO).

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction project value for all participants and stakeholders.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 205

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 205

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Furthermore, unlike other systems, a separate preventive maintenance cost book is available complete with costs for each task for each frequency, including labor and materials, and a checklist! Lastly the 4BT-PEP is far easier to implement and use. 4BT also supplies all associated support and training services.

Procurement 247

Procurement Contract Management Renovating 247

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contract 245

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 245

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates. Unit Price Book Management. Credentials/License Management. Forms Integration and Approval Workflow Tracking. Location Management. Task Management.

Sustainability 234

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 234

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

A common data environment (CDE), inclusive of a locally researched detailed unit price book and supporting technology to assure full document management, inclusive of version control and change monitoring are also key components. Performance metrics, therefore, are derived from these documents. Baiden and Price, 2011.

Renovating 262

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 262

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Prepare customized, locally researched line-item (not assembly) unit price book with descriptions and detailed labor, material, and equipment information. Support JOC contract general terms and conditions development and other documents used in the procurement of JOC contractors as well as in post-award workflows.

Contract 198

Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 198

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. Financial transparency is provided through the use of an associated detailed unit price book. How often should a unit price book, UPB, be updated, and how?

Contract 197

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 197

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

4BT PEP JOC Knowledge-based Technology Platform Multi-level, multi-format training and support services [contact-form] The post 2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 226

Contract Documentation Consulting Accounting 226

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Documentation: Clearly document each line item, including descriptions, quantities, unit costs, and any assumptions or considerations that went into the estimation using detailed notes.

Contract 199

Contract Overhead Estimating Profitability 199

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A locally researched detailed line-item unit price book (National average cost data using location factors or economic factoring is not recommend, nor is the use of assemblies or higher levels of cost aggregation.). Regular updating of the JOC unit price book (UPB). The use of all non-prepriced items.

Contractors 222

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 222

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Are you using a locally researched Open Unit Price Book , complete with labor, equipment, and material details, and provided from a source INDEPENDENT of anyone involved in managing your JOC, AND not using a national average price book and location factors? Cam your JOC software view and access Revit drawings, images, documents, etc.?

Contract 226

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 226

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All prequalified contractors invited to bid should submit sealed bids based on one or more adjustment factors / coefficients to the unit prices listed in the approved JOC unit price book (UPB). The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. no use of economic cost factors).

Contract 210

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 210

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. This is a national average cost book that DOES NOT REFLECT LOCAL COSTS. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 232

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 232

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Best-in-class training and support – 4BT has the ability to market to, train, and support JOC contractors at all levels of Job Order Contracting capability ranging from those with limited line item and/or JOC estimating experience with unit price books, to builders with national JOC expertise.

Contract 219

Contract Procurement Contractors Management 219

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Use a locally researched unit price book (UPB) to assure cost visibility and validity and collaborative technology to lower administrative burden as well as assure compliance. Use simplified procedures and supporting technologies and documentation when issuing orders under multiple award contracts.

Contract 204

Contract Management Procurement Life Cycle 204

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Estimating 136

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

UNIT PRICE BOOKS. The approved UNIT PRICE BOOK should be LOCALLY RESEARCHED and include line itme modifiers. It should NOT be a national average price book with or without localization factors. Furthermore UNIT PRICE BOOKS should NOT be updated annually using a generic economic index.

Documentation 100

Documentation Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects are what usually come to mind when you think about defects in construction—they occur when someone fails to follow the project’s documents when building components or structures. Design defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 18, 2019

Standardized terms, definitions, and task descriptions with an innovative and verifiable locally researched detailed unit price book… the Open JOC Unit Price Book (TM). Leverage cloud-based collaborative technology integrating Program, Project, Work Order, Document, Contractor, and Subcontractor Management. contact-form].

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Documentation Innovation 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2018

JOC Contract Documents. The OpenJOC Unit Price Book – Locally Researched. LEARN MORE! OpenJOC Overview. JOC Process. JOC Coefficients. Considerations. The post OpenJOC(tm) Transparent Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Manage – JOC Programs, JOC Projects, JOC Contractors, JOC Subcontractors, Tier 2 Subcontractors, JOC Teams, JOC Estimates, JOC Forms, JOC Documents (multi-format), JOC Reports, Buildings, Assets, Issues, Tasks, and more! Documents – Full document management. Buildings – Geo-locate buildings.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Documentation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element. A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating.

Procurement 156

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 156

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Send things to your customers quarterly that will help their bottom line such as: books, whitepapers, articles, or even just updates on supplier or industry news. Document how the meeting went and what you did. Document their hobbies, goals, vacations, activities and other major life events. Keep track of every time you meet.

Schedule 235

Schedule Documentation Industrial Contract 235

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

Change Orders 130

Change Orders Procurement Contractors Contract 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. A seemingly hidden shoe or book, only to reveal itself when the moment passes (and usually right next to the spot you first looked). In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. Good question.

Documentation 52

Documentation Construction Management Organization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. A seemingly hidden shoe or book, only to reveal itself when the moment passes (and usually right next to the spot you first looked). In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. Good question.

Documentation 52

Documentation Construction Management Organization 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. Supports multiple Unit Price Books and Detailed Line Item Commercial Construction Costs Databases. Electronic estimating — directly access, search, and use pricing guides without physical books, paper, or PDFs.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Estimating Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

With quarterly labor updates and annual general updates, a locally researched detailed line item unit price book is basically a mandatory component in an LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery environment, and the foundation for best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Programs, Projects, Proposals/Bids/Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Service Providers, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Forms, Workflows can all be managed and continuously improved within an IPD environment. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization.

Procurement 149

Procurement Plans Organization Construction 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2019

Leverage Defensible Information: Maintain and comprehensively recall, recite, and apply documents, records, notes, data, and independent research in support of critical thinking. Use Industry-standard Documents and Data Architectures: Read, create, modify, and interpret drawings, forms, and other industry-standard documents.

CSI 100

CSI Construction Documentation Defense 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

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. It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide.

Schedule 165

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Early collaboration and information sharing of all project participants and stakeholders (AEs, builders, facilities management, building users…) Clearly defined project scope, including the use of a locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB), organized using CSI Masterformat LEAN workflows that target best value outcomes.

CSI 116

CSI Construction Procurement Documentation 116

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Real Property Owners and awarded/bidding Contractors can tracks multiple multiple JOC Programs, coefficients, projects, estimates, subs, unit price books (UPBs) and documents within JOC software technology. Fast access to Unit Price Book information. Cloud-based deployment. Integrated granular Davis-Bacon Labor rates.

Software 100

Software Software Contract Estimating 100