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Build Better: Partner with IUPAT Success

Construction Business Owner

IUPAT members undergo rigorous training and certification programs that keep them up to date with the latest industry practices, technologies, and safety protocols. Partnering with the IUPAT provides labor stability through negotiated contracts and structured dispute resolution processes. Skilled, Trained Workforce.

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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How to “negotiate” with a Contractor. How to line-time estimate. How to evaluate contractor proposals.

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Lawsuit Over LEED Documentation

Green Building Law Update

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. yes, the general contractor sued the City) in Flintco Pacific, Inc. Do you know who owns the LEED documentation on the project you are working on?

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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products. On the other side is the non-FSC timber industry -- those wood providers that can't attain FSC certification. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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My Green Building Exit Memo

Green Building Law Update

Needless to say, I am skeptical that a mall expansion was deserving of LEED Gold certification or millions of dollars it received in government green subsidies. Stuart is incredible at fixing green building problems, whether through contracts, mediation or informal negotiations. But what''s the point? An Introduction.

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Job Order Contracting Education, Training, & Certification

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting Education, Training, & Certification. So, if you have a job order contract and are looking to improve it and/or assure it’s in conformance, or would like to implement or work on a job order contract, give us a call before making any decisions with respect to training, education, or certification.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. The take away from all of this may be to pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in contracts. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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