Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 2, 2012

joined the legal research playing field with Westlaw, LEXIS, FindLaw and all the other law-related databases. Suppose you want to research whether a written change order requirement can be waived under Tennessee law. Is that the only legal research an inquiring mind should do? The page numbers. So far, so good.

Legal 54

Legal Change Orders Tennessee US 54

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This process and workflow, combined with a common data environment that assures technical and financial visibility and transparency, significantly reduces errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. Metrics and information gathering methods are also readily available. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Common Data Environment (CDE) – Use a unit price book that outlines and details ALL required construction tasks, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment information.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Unfortunately, many contractors are still relying on non-integrated, on-premise software solutions, which often means data reporting is delayed between the field and office, and those tasked with analyzing project productivity are often working from information that is days, weeks, even months old. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. All the tools, training, and information is at your fingertips. Financial and Project Composition Transparency – The use of a locally researched line item detailed unit price book , UPB, organized using CSI Masterformat (50 Division).

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 223

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 223

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. The UPB should also contain crew information and be updated annually at a minimum, and quarterly if possible for labor and material fluctuations.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

Project sequencing optimization – Process is well defined to assure that information is created and shared at the right time. Information-asset alignment & transparency – Classification of project information is standardized (MasterFormat) and aligned with user requirements. Projects timelines are shortened.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Life Cycle Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Benefits to Facilities Managers Maximize use of limited funds and efficiency of current staffing Effectively reduce deferred maintenance Access construction services without traditional procurement delays Develop collaborative relationships with procurement team and contractors Leverage defensible cost information Eliminate inadequate/inaccurate project (..)

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

There is also the matter of standardizatio n; creating consistent naming conventions and data policies is difficult when your information exists in various places. . And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . SharePoint .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

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.

Change Orders 66

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Schedule 165

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. In general, this means work that’s not integrated with the rest of a building, like change orders that increase the scope of a project outside of the initial contract, will be a separate performance obligation.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

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? Proof That Job Order Contracting Works. Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty. track record.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

KPIs are essential to facilities management, as the old axiom goes, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” While benchmarks against peer organizations are important, the collection and analysis of actual current and actionable information is preferable. Number/percentage of change orders.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2018

The OpenJOC Approach provide process, information, and decision-support structure to integrate repair, renovation, and minor new construction requirements with vetted service providers. The LEAN Approach to Job Order Contracting. An Integrated Approach. Learn more… [contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Change Orders Organization 100

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.

Change Orders 64

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Focus is upon providing an Open Framework that can be used out-of-the-box, yet also be tailored to specific organizations and requirements, while still maintaining standardized informational core data to assure portability and information maintenance. The post Job Order Contracting Done Right!

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Change orders may be reduced versus DBB due to A/E-contractor collaboration and contractual relationship. Change orders are may be reduced due to A/E and contractor coordination through the design phase. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

It is the integration of people, process, information, and technologies that is provided for by adopting LEAN strategies. Job Order Contracting. All require taht information is collected, managed and shared through a common data environment (CDE) to ensure that everyone working on a project has access to the latest information.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Delayed change order resolution.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs. Fewer Change Orders.

Renovating 40

Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

They drive lower overall costs and virtually eliminate legal disputes. When considering a JOC, it is critical that appropriate relationships be developed, nurtured, and maintained among the owner and all participants. Positive relationships, including an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect are inherent to OpenJOC.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Subjective values associated with each estimator can be compared against locally researched verifiable information, not with ballpark national averages or factored data. Major reductions in errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. Significantly greater financial transparency.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

You’ll get answers to your pressing questions about electronic evidence on a construction project, including the legal issues surrounding social media. Is a written instruction via e-mail the same as a change order? Please join me for this informative Webinar! Putting it in writing” rule – what should you record?

Documentation 48

Documentation Risk Management Legal 48

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Beyond the identifying information discussed above, there are some project specific details that need to be included also. Also, the contract should state that none of the work, materials, or specs can be changed or altered without a written change order signed by both parties. On-demand legal help you can afford.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Review change orders and correspondence. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed. If not, why not?

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Extensive collaboration and continuous flow of information is required from concept onward. None of the parties can proceed in isolation from the others.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 15, 2016

Defining outcomes, deliverable, risks, rewards, role, responsibilities, data requirements, and specification early, while also encouraging ongoing improvement, can limit change orders, legal disputes, and project delays.

Plans 40

Plans Change Orders Construction Legal 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Standardized, Common Information for Costs, Materials, Equipment, Processes (i.e. Ability to store and reuse information. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Average procurement time. %/# and value of legal disputes. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and change orders.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

Keeping an owner, and your own company informed of the financial status of a project is just as important as quality and schedule. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Changes – identify changes by a reference number, status of them and the value.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review change orders and correspondence. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed. If not, why not?

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. Managing this information overload can be difficult. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. change orders. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Accessing the often vast amount of information surrounding a project is just step one. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Companies I talk to are starting to think more seriously about how they communicate and share information. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The subcontract between the general contractor and the concrete subcontractor contained the following clause: “The obligation of contractor to make payment under this agreement, whether a progress or final payment, or for extra or change orders or delays to the work, is subject to the express condition precedent of payment from the owner. ”.

Contract 77

Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2015

Reduced/Eliminated Change Orders. Eliminated Legal Issues. Decrease up-front costs while maximizing dollars spent on in-place construction. Improved communications and relationships with contractors. Support of local contractors and subs, including minority & small businesses.

Contract 40

Contract Change Orders Renovating Procurement 40

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Finally, email communications simply tend to be more informal and can lead to "miscommunications" among the project team members. For example, did you know that your email communications can be used to establish an enforceable contract, change order, or settlement?

Tennessee 48

Tennessee Change Orders Contractors iPad 48