Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract. What do preliminaries in construction mean?

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Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2019

Construction contracts include many documents other than the signed piece of contract including contract drawings, specifications and prevailing conditions of the contract. These are long documents which most parties to the contract ignore going through in detail.

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Contract Documentation Drawings Consulting 104

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. There’s one project delivery method you may not be as familiar with though: Job Order Contracting, also known by its acronym JOC. JOC contracts are administered by public entities issuing a request for proposals. Think periodic maintenance of facilities.

Contract 130

Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. Assure ongoing training for all JOC participants.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction require mandatory arbitration, in lieu of a judicial contest. Legal scholars can have at it.

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Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses. The below additional DPW Job Order Contracting Courses have limited availability. DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING ADVANCED. The students will understand the overall process of contract changes, modifications, and claims processes in accordance with the FAR and AFARS.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Office Agreement 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

Recently, a court addressed the question about whether a text message can constitute a writing sufficient under the Statute of Frauds to create an enforceable contract. When the Buyer’s agent asked for a copy of the Seller’s executed documents, Seller’s agent sent the following text: [Seller] was out of town today.

Contract 91

Contract Claims Documentation Change Orders 91

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

The application of LEAN methods and best management practices can significantly improve your job order contract. The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of completed Job Order Contract Audits provides ample evidence of this fact.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Documented procedures, workflows, internal and external control procedures and other requirements associated with a JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) are critical to assuring compliance and a successful program. Ensure JOC personnel are familiar with and understand the terms of the contract they are executing. SOP OUTLINE. Introduction.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Contractors Negotiation 100

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

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Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

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. authorization.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

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. JOC Basics. and Linda T.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Having litigated construction disputes for almost 20 years, the issue of entitlement often turns on whether the contractor properly submitted its claims in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract. No matter the size of the project, proper documentation will eliminate a number of disputes.

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Claims Documentation Contract Change Orders 62

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim. A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice. The contractor argued that the owner failed to comply with the notice provision when making its claim for liquidated damages.

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Claims Oklahoma Contract Contractors 71

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. All the other Apps I’ve seen lock you into an annual contract for you to have access to your photos once the project is completed.

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Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made.

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. wars and other conflicts like terrorism. unusually unfavorable weather conditions. epidemics or pandemics.

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Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause. The contract was a design-build contract. Appeal of John C. Grimberg Co., 58791 (Oct.

Claims 62

Claims Bidding Contract Construction 62

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

Contract 71

Contract Documentation AIA Contractors 71

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And yet we see a claim for delays and extras filed at the end of a construction project that challenges these very contract provisions. for breach of contract for nonpayment, claims for delay damages and enforcement of its lien rights. Ultimately, the trial court awarded the subcontractor more than $800k for its claims.

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Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina 97

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right.

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. You also need to recognize that if you are awarded the project contract you may be denied a license by the project state. You may not be able to bring a claim or defend a claim in the project state. Regards, Paul.

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Bidding Claims Agreement Contract 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. You also need to recognize that if you are awarded the project contract you may be denied a license by the project state. You may not be able to bring a claim or defend a claim in the project state. Regards, Paul.

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Bidding Claims Agreement Contract 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. You also need to recognize that if you are awarded the project contract you may be denied a license by the project state. You may not be able to bring a claim or defend a claim in the project state. Regards, Paul.

Bidding 100

Bidding Claims Agreement Contract 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 3, 2013

What do you think causes construction claims and disputes? When a problem faced by one party in the construction process is ignored or recognized late, the problem may escalate into disputes and claims. Disputes and claims are detrimental to all parties. Contract requirements for socioeconomic objectives.

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Claims Bidding Construction Contract 54

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Construction contracts sometimes establish one party to the agreement as the sole arbiter of all claims or disputes under the contract. It is common for an employee or agent of one party, usually the project owner, to serve as the initial gatekeeper of claims.

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Claims Contract Agreement Documentation 56

Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Project owners do not want to be surprised with claims for additional work at the conclusion of a project. Contract clauses usually stipulate procedures that give the owner some advance notice and an idea of the increased cost. An example is found in a subcontract on a recent private project in Ohio.

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Claims Subcontracting Ohio Contract 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. Or when parties use the word “may” in their contract, performance is permissive or optional given the plain meaning of the word. And you don’t always mean what you say. The word “may” was permissive in nature.

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Contract Agreement Virginia Construction 79

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

By Bruce Jervis The document-intense nature of construction contracting places a burden on busy personnel. Few industries use as many “standard” contract documents. All documents are subject to modification. Page after page of material accompanies every transaction. But are they really standard?

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Documentation Claims Contract Deals 48

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. This agreement contains basic business terms related to copyrights and licenses, claims and disputes, termination or suspension and compensation.

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Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This article explores practical steps a solar array owner or operator can take now to better position itself to make warranty-related claims five, 10 or even 25 years into the future. Double check that the documents just described include the warranty itself. Double check that the documents just described include the warranty itself.

Claims 52

Claims Documentation Organization Plans 52

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Accordingly, the court granted the motion to dismiss the fraudulent inducement claim.

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Lien Claims Massachusetts Contract 71