Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues. Analyze the schedule.

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Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Visit any project trailer on a major construction site today, and you are as likely to see managers and superintendents poring over BIM images on their tablets and smartphones as over a set of traditional paper plans rolled out on a table.

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Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. Change Order. Field Order.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Planning and managing the Project and optimizing it as a whole rather than to the benefit of a particular party. The Core Team plans and implements items to improve Project performance. Were all punch list items and corrective work orders completed in a timely manner? Process & Documentation.

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Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

At the bid stage, even with the original plans and specs and any change orders or updated drawings in hand, the completion contractor won’t be able to spot every potential error in the existing work, and so will pad his bid – or insist on a cost-plus arrangement – to protect himself against unseen issues.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 162

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. Best practices for handling change orders. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.”

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Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . Making the necessary changes within an organization to adopt common data architectures and collaborative work practices is nontrivial. The Contractor”.

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Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The information is very helpful to contractors and can be used a resource when a contractor begins the contracting phase of a construction project to help get a better understanding of what is going on within the contract documents. Change Order and Extra Work Provisions. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts. Scope of Work Provisions.

Contract 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

During this process, consider how much wiggle room is available for change orders, most likely an inevitable occurrence once a project is underway and can be costly if not well planned. Regardless, it’s much easier to avoid disputes and claims if plans are firmly in place before breaking ground. Owner Expertise.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. change orders.

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Read more: Why you should start sharing your documents in the cloud.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Step 1: Tackle the root causes for cost overruns in construction projects In most cases, a project’s overrun results from inaccurate analysis or planning before the building even starts. Sometimes these could be incomplete or incorrect plans resulting in substandard work. Using the wrong teams exposes contractors to risk.

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Change Orders Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

I often see claims in business articles that the best practice for analyzing something (whatever that may be) is to get more data. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. change orders. document management. But what exactly is the purpose of getting that data, and what do we do with it?

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Thomas, S.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 224

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Reduced or Eliminated Claims. Reduced or Eliminated Change Orders. Job Order Contracts Deliver: Excellent Quality: Partnering and performance incentives produce high quality construction and service. Job orders are negotiated on a line-by-line basis under the guidelines and specifications of the JOC contract.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Design professionals with practical experience with archaic building materials and systems are critical to the development of accurate planning level specifications. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management. Recommendations.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Design professionals with practical experience with archaic building materials and systems are critical to the development of accurate planning level specifications. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management. Recommendations.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

Having the ability to visualize updates in real-time allows for better planning and more accurate forecasting. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.”. Properly manage change orders.

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Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Many construction disputes involve aspects that may make them challenging to litigate before US or foreign courts, including: Many individual claims. Voluminous evidence and documents.

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Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Strategic Planning for JOC. The goal of this planning phase is to understand how JOC will work within your organization and establish a framework for success. With our extensive knowledge and database of RFP provisions, we can help you craft a procurement document that will drive the results that you desire. RFP Development.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Embracing technology in the construction project life cycle In order to use today’s technology to improve your project management strategies, you must understand how it can assist you through each stage of the construction life cycle. Closing: Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and sign requisite documents. Learn more → 3.

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Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As-built drawings are essential documents that show the exact construction of a building as it was completed, including any modifications or deviations from the original plans. Having accurate as-built drawings can prevent costly mistakes in future projects, ensuring that the history of the building is well-documented.

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Drawings Construction Lien Contract 52

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

This helps to eliminate potential disputes and change orders that traditional construction delivery methods are known to experience. As scopes of work are jointly developed, discussed, agreed upon and finalized, a JOC contract is much less likely to have claims, change orders, and disputes than other traditional delivery methods.

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Contract BIM Missouri Contractors 49

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2015

The Daily Report is the single most important document concerning a construction project. It not only serves as a record of work, the daily report helps the author think about the day's work and aids in planning for the next day. Finally, it provides supporting data for settling changes orders, claims and disputes.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Claims Documentation Office 48

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Individual task orders generally include drawings, detailed unit prices, and reference specifications. The Technical team (Facilities Management / Engineering) develops specifications and plans necessary for the procurement and implementation of the JOC. Job Orders / Task Orders. Plans and specifications are noted.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

She also successfully developed a repeatable Common Data Environment (CDE) rollout plan. It clearly defines the roles of different stakeholders, the tools they need to use, and the change management activities that must be carried out at the job site. Adolfo Gutierrez Sanchez. Head of Digital Construction. Ferrovial Construction.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2012

An introduction to Job Order Contracting best practices and technology. Including e4Clicks Project Estimator, premier software for job order contraction (JOC) program management – cost estimating, visual cost estimating, project management, document management, and contract management.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Sustainability Industrial 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. 00 43 86 Proposed Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. 00 43 86 Proposed Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The difference between the individual’s baseline and the core competencies required by the individual will form a “GAP” This GAP analysis will provide the individual and their supervisor the ability to create development plans and justify funding for training. o Planning, Project and Program Management.

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Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45