Relationship-based Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2023
Mechanism for sharing risks and benefits Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Relationship-based Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.
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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide
Lets Build
MAY 7, 2020
Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.
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Understanding ‘Change Orders’ in Construction Projects: A Comprehensive Guide
Building Radar
JULY 30, 2024
Change orders are a critical aspect of project execution. This comprehensive guide will walk you through what change orders are, why they are important, and how they are managed effectively. What Are Change Orders? For a more detailed overview of how change orders work, check out ProjectManager.com.
What Is a Change Order?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.
LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 25, 2022
Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds appeared first on 4BT.
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4BT Job Order Contracting Solution Benefits
Job Order Contracting
JULY 11, 2023
There are clear 4BT Job Order Contracting Solution benefits when compared to traditional tools and methods. All required forms and approvals, with associated documentation are digital and the correct version. The post 4BT Job Order Contracting Solution Benefits appeared first on 4BT.
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Change Orders in Construction Contracts – Types, Features and Components
The Constructor
DECEMBER 16, 2016
A change order in construction contract is modification of a contract in writing. Types of change orders, its features and components are.
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#132: Written Change Order Requirements
NH Construction Law
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Many construction contracts and subcontracts, both residential and commercial, provide that any addition or deletion from the scope of work described in the contract must be documented by a written change order. Does that failure doom additional compensation (or credit) for an agreed upon change to the work?
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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How Much is Poor Construction Document Management Costing You?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.
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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Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2021
Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform to achieve significant benefits with minimal administration costs. In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds.
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What is ‘General Conditions’ in a Construction Contract: Key Components Explained
Building Radar
AUGUST 5, 2024
General conditions refer to the standard clauses and provisions in a construction contract that outline the basic rules and procedures governing the execution of the project. Change Orders : Provides procedures for handling changes to the scope of work or contract terms, including how changes will be documented and approved.
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Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Management of… Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposals/Bids, Estimates, Work Orders, Approvals/Forms, Documents, BIM data, Issues/Tasks, Teams, Buildings, MBE/WBE participation, project and financial status… Join our current clients in reducing administrative costs up to 75%, improving productivity up to 3x, and mitigating costly change (..)
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The innovative 4BT LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Solution consistently delivers BEST VALUE where others fall short. Contractually Defined and Fully Detailed Roles, Responsibilities, Documentation, and Workflows. Contractually Defined and Fully Detailed Roles, Responsibilities, Documentation, and Workflows.
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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 8, 2019
Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date.
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JOC Procedures
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2021
JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Any required documentation and/or forms. Request for Proposal. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline.
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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction
Fieldwire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.
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LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2020
LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The post LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. INTRODUCTION. Key performance indicators (KPIs).
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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 15, 2018
An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program.
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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs
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. Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable.
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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2016
In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. 89% of the contracts were for projects pursuing LEED. 7% were pursuing the NGBS.
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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template
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. DEFINITIONS.
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Job Order Contracting Basic Definitions
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS.
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Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2018
The following, Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices, have been compiled from numerous independent third party audits of JOC Programs as well as decades of experience. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.
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Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracting
JULY 31, 2017
Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. An ICR is a high level estimate audit that include a line item review that typically meets an agencies contract documents requirement. An Informal Compliance Review (ICR) is the most widely used form of review.
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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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Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracting
MAY 9, 2017
Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Number and dollar value of change orders.
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The Consequences of Overstating Claims Under Colorado’s Public Works Act
Levelset
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (Wadsworth) In this case, Wadsworth was hired as a subcontractor on the North Metro Rail Line project, with a contract value of nearly $60 million with Regional Rail. The appeals court focused on two main issues: Whether unliquidated breach of contract claims for delay damages could be included in a VSOC.
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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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10 Expert Tips for Construction Document Control
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.
10 Expert Tips for Construction Document Control
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.
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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Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 28, 2015
This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved. Construction Change: A completed document, approved by the Engineer, covering changes in the Plans, Specifications or quantities, and additional items and the basis of payment that have been established by a previously executed Change Order.
OpenJOC – LEAN Construction Delivery / Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 10, 2016
OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. Relationships are critical to LEAN construction and successful Job Order Contracts. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract.
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OpenBUILD(TM) The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 10, 2022
OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.
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Construction Attorney Offers Advice for Change Order Resolution
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2013
This means meeting the time requirements for submitting a request, he noted during the “Change Order Resolution” segment of the 90-minute program, entitled “Change Orders: The Bane of All Construction Projects.” ” What are some of the other key components of change order resolution?
What Happens When Change Order Procedures are Ignored?
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2013
By Bruce Jervis Construction contracts frequently contain detailed procedures for processing change orders. The contract addresses notification, request for modification, pricing, proposal, review, approval and execution. The tendency is to defer documentation.
Should Change Order Administration Be Recovered as a Cost of Contract Performance?
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2012
By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. The reasons vary. Subcontractors and suppliers are queried.
A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Change Order Management. Contract Management. Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Collaboration Tools. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Credentials/License Management.
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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 17, 2023
Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.
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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes.
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Texas Appellate Court Affirms Grant of Governmental Immunity From Suit Seeking Delay Costs
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The Texas Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling, granting the city of Conroe governmental immunity from a contractor’s lawsuit, asserting claims for breach of contract and violation of the Texas Public Prompt Pay Act. million contract for the construction and widening of a section of public roadway.
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JOC Program Policy
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 7, 2022
The term of the Job Order Contract, typically one year with up to four (4) option years. Workflows, forms, and other policies that are clearly defined in the contract and an associated operations manual/execution guide. The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. proposal.
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