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.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. Otherwise, your project can become vulnerable against any type of claim.

Claims 148

Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost.

Construction 224

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 224

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Planning and design costs. What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

Of course for those of us who own or manage businesses the trick is to sort through what’s possible and make choices based on what will probably happen. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. For years, document management meant “going paperless.”

Software 214

Software Software Documentation Mobility 214

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Design-related rework issues include errors and omissions in design plans, as well as agreed-upon design changes. Here are five common causes and some possible remedies to avoid them. Design Issues.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budget 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Process issues refer to anything that affects execution and delivery of a project. Common reasons for project related problems include: Scope changes in the project. Lack of information, errors with materials or equipment, missing documentation and much more can bring work to a grinding halt. Limited human resources.

Risk 130

Risk Software Software Construction 130

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

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.

Claims 48

Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. The schedule submitted to the owner was not used to build the project. Again, the schedule can often set the tone for the job.

Schedule 48

Schedule Contractors Claims Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. The Facility Management / Technical Engineering Management Team (FM) is responsible for contract. The Facility Management / Technical Engineering Management Team (FM) is responsible for contract. Assignment of a Project Manager.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 16, 2014

Hill International (Middle East) is a US based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,000 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services.

Management 45

Management Project Management Consulting Claims 45

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. Stay protected against claims. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Documentation 117

Documentation Claims Construction Site 117

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. When a contractor has to modify its work plan due to owner interferences or delays, it can experience lost productivity having to work around the unforeseeable event.

Products 48

Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

Mark could remember clearly the specific conversation he had with his client, but ultimately, he did not have signed documentation. BuildTools provides a way to document client interactions and remove any gray area, keeping everyone up to date on common points of conflict such as budgets, change orders, and schedules. 877-693-2171.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Negotiation Dallas 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

When plans change, each revision opens up new opportunities for errors and mistakes when relying on paper. Seamless mobile access to all plans, systems, and documents is a must for connecting the field with the office. Even if your current technology claims to be mobile friendly, look into what that means.

Office 104

Office Mobility Schedule Project Management 104

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

The likelihood of a successful project will be increased by promoting the following LEAN JOC Construction objectives: Increasing the competency of all participants and appropriate levels of Owner competence and leadership. All participants and stakeholders collaborating throughout the project life-cycle. JOC Project Manager.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

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.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Life Cycle Documentation 45

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business?

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. JOC is particularly well suited for reducing and an existing backlog of projects/tasks. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. As acquisition planning is an ongoing activity, the plan continuously updated.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Each team had been directed to identify only those steps that could stand up to cold, harsh, no-tears reality—the current process as it is, not what the schedule claims or what it might be in a perfect world. Bill, a five-year project manager, turns to Steve and asks, “How much detail do we need on this point?”

Plans 98

Plans Schedule Claims Management 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2020

Everything has to be documented in great detail so that your project remains protected from costly and time-consuming disputes. As a Project Manager, you should be able to quickly identify problems and link them to the right tasks. This is the eternal agony for many Project Managers and Project Directors out there.

Software 144

Software Software Construction Claims 144

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning. Theft of project funds. Under-funded projects.

Risk 52

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Getting the right people to help you with your project is as important as finding the right tools to support your processes and eventually to add predictability into the way you build without getting lost in a sea of disconnected data. That surely is not the way to handle uncertainty in their projects. The result?

Construction 145

Construction Project Management Claims Management 145

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning. Theft of project funds. Under-funded projects.

Risk 40

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Read more: Construction quality management: Everything you need to know. Design defects.

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.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information. And what effect did that lack of response have on the progress of your project?

Site 147

Site Project Management Construction Management 147

Lets Build

JULY 16, 2021

Especially when it comes to your snagging and QHSE processes which for many project managers, site foremen, and QHSE managers are synonymous with excessive administrative workload and a lot of stress and frustration. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. The result?

Claims 103

Claims Site Schedule Management 103

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 31, 2017

Recently came up two of my (I believe) better ideas, that never made it past planning – one dreamed up 4 years ago, the other more than 10 (years). Sure, ‘milestones’ do get peppered in these documents but the KPI’s (oh, I despise this TLA too) are so vague that can be achieved with just about anything (or nothing).

BIM 48

BIM Modeling IDEA Industrial 48

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

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. Sometimes owners require the ability to fast-track construction before all drawings and support plans, such as engineering documents, are complete.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budget 52