Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion. Key elements typically included in construction contracts are scope of work, payment terms, deadlines, and provisions for handling changes or disputes.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. change orders. My How You’ve Grown!

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. change orders. Processes & Tools. January 2009.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Some years ago, in addressing how a successful contractor has managed to maintain a profitable business despite needing to compete in “low bid wins the job” open competitions, the contractor opened up to me with an observation: He wins the jobs because they are rigged in advance. And that happened.

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. Trade Contractors. Karalynn Cromeens.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 2, 2012

joined the legal research playing field with Westlaw, LEXIS, FindLaw and all the other law-related databases. When I GoogleScholar the name of the contractor and TDOT, my search immediately returns the Court of Appeals decision and the Supreme Court decision. Is that the only legal research an inquiring mind should do?

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Available directly via owner-managed Job Order Contracts or government-owned and administered cooperative purchasing networks. Fully cost visibility and transparency.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. How Does Job Order Contracting Work? Each construction project includes a owner’s request for proposal to an awarded JOC contractor.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. January 2009.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 11, 2019

Optimized Schedule & Cost Clear Expectations and Objectives Commercial & Technical Innovation Proactive Risk Mitigation Full Regulatory Compliance Financial Transparency – Locally researched detailed unit price book, UPB Reduced Time & Money Wasted On – Procurement, Change Order, Legal Disputes… Owner Leadership, Team (..)

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. Each construction project includes a owner’s request for proposal to an awarded JOC contractor. How Does JOC Work? Proof That JOC Works.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Elimination of legal disputes. High participation by local and/or disadvantaged contractors. Number and dollar value of change orders. Project on time.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Optimized Schedule & Cost Clear Expectations and Objectives Commercial & Technical Innovation Proactive Risk Mitigation Full Regulatory Compliance Financial Transparency – Locally researched detailed unit price book, UPB Reduced Time & Money Wasted On – Procurement, Change Order, Legal Disputes… Owner Leadership, Team Input and Control (..)

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2018

A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment!

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. A cousin of the change order, is the construction change directive. Definition of Construction Change Directive. Related articles.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Job Order Contracting Benefits. Job Order Contracting benefits all participants and stakeholders – facilities management, DPW, engineering, real property owners, facility users, procurement, contractors and oversight groups. Fewer Change Orders. Virtual Elimination of Legal Disputes.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. change orders.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. change orders. Job Costing. January 2009.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. No contractor and limited A/E assistance with detailed estimating, plan checking, and constructability reviews during design phase. A/E and contractor work together through all phases of the project. Disadvantages.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

Number of contractor estimates issued. Number/percentage of contractor received on time. Average time from RFQ to receipt of contractor estimate. Average variance between owner estimates and contractor estimates. Number/percentage of change orders. Total value of change orders. contact-form].

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. A cousin of the change order, is the construction change directive. Definition of Construction Change Directive. Related articles.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2018

The majority of AECOO practitioners suffer with only 20%-25% of projects being on-time, on-budget, satisfactory, and/or without legal issues. (AECOO: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator/Operation). Less than 5% of real property owners consistently achieve 90%+ success rates across the board.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. change orders. The good news? January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Home » Blogs. « “How good do you want to be?” ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. Closing your general ledger.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The adoption of LEAN project delivery methods requires a totally different way of doing business on a day-to-day base for most owners, architects, engineers, construction contractors, building users… etc. Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement.

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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. authorization.

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Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

This attention to detail is paramount when trying to collect money because people tend to have amnesia when it involves payment and especially when it involves change orders. And don’t think you’ll get legal fees in a settlement – it just won’t happen. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. It’s obviously to your advantage if your partners have easy access to your project documents – from owners or other contractors employing you to the subs and vendors you employ. change orders. Document availability. Document Tracking.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Long term, mutually beneficial relationships among contractors and real property owners / facilities management. Few change orders. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Reduced overhead for both owner and contractor. Financial transparency. Risk reduction. Focus upon outcomes. Value-based procurement.

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