Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2017

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. We also need to consult the claims team to determine how late we really are. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place.

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Documentation Planswift ProCore Claims 74

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The American Institute of Architects has released AIA Document C203 – 2017 Standard Form of Consultant’s Services: Commissioning. C203-2017 replaces B211-2007, Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Commissioning.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 14, 2018

Before delegating design, consult your manufacturer. It's the DPR's job to integrate the breadth of these diverse components into a single set of construction documents. Or, the DPR can consult the manufacturer early in the design process. The DPR can consult the manufacturer early in the design process. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Consulting Design Liability Bidding 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 14, 2018

Before delegating design, consult your manufacturer. It's the DPR's job to integrate the breadth of these diverse components into a single set of construction documents. Or, the DPR can consult the manufacturer early in the design process. The DPR can consult the manufacturer early in the design process. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Consulting Design Liability Products 60

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-Projects where the consultant, acting as project manager, reported directly to another consultant instead of reporting directly to the JOC program manager. Excessive use of consultants. If low bid is not selected, have a document separate from the scoring sheets with a thorough explanation.

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Negotiation Consulting Procurement Project Management 203

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Most organizations rely upon national average cost data, consultants, and/or historical data. Team management- Manage team member roles, workflows, documents, and cost data libraries. Full document management system inclusive of version control. Dashboard – At a glance overview of organization-wide status and performance.

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Construction Estimating CSI Comparison 238

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced.

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Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 93

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

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Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

Owners must provide leadership and accountability and not excessively rely upon “JOC consultants” #2. JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals. In many instances, this has simply not been the case. #1.

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Contract Documentation Consulting Accounting 225

ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2019

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers and the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES) launched a new set of contract documents specifically tailored to the challenges of underground works that involve geologic uncertainty, including tunneling and foundations.

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Documentation Contract Foundation Consulting 28

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation. Select and negotiate architect and engineer consultants for design contracts.

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Permits Negotiation Commissioning Consulting 153

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

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Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 244

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

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 12, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. AIA Documents Overview. The key document is, of course, the agreement between the Owner and the Design-Builder. ” Practice Point.  Of course, any form document will give you a good starting point.

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AIA Documentation Design Agreement 54

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects.

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Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. The contractor would price with a superficial look over the documents. (no Once a contract was won and building had started, both sides would comb through the said documents looking for ammunition to gain advantage over the other side.

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Consulting Modeling Documentation CAD 50

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits.

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Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 209

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. The documentation should be in a form that can be understood, checked and verified. Avoiding false precision and early optimism.

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Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 201

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2022

These types of transactions are not always sufficiently documented, and terms and conditions may not be at arm’s length. It cannot be assumed that a lease would not need to be considered if the terms are not formally documented, because unwritten terms can create enforceable rights and obligations. Visit www.cicpac.com. .

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Leases FASB Finance Accounting 177

Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 27, 2016

By Laurel Cripe A company which is implementing Vista has many resources for learning: the Viewpoint Learning Center, aka “ClearView”, 4988 articles for Vista in the Knowledge Base at last count, the online Help System (F1 or Form Help from Vista), and of course, their Vista consultant. But sometimes less is more, and […].

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Viewpoint Consulting Documentation Resource 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 27, 2020

Build your own data files and attach any type of document after consulting and navigating the BIM model in Building in Cloud. Access BIM information for free and report on the quality, condition, maintenance and safety of a building. Just follow these simple steps to get started now! Create a Free Account 2.Create

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BIM Modeling Renovating Documentation 150

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

The document’s provisions addressing insurance represent one of the four categories containing the “most significant” changes made to C-700, a document that he characterized as “the lynchpin” within the organization’s Construction Series of documents. ” Read more.'

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EJCDC Documentation Contract Insurance 48

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The owner is solely responsible for the JOC Program versus a “JOC consultant” Owners must have appropriate leadership and technical capabilities. (Again, UPBs should be fully researched when updated and not simply use a factor for updating costs. Contractor Prequalification and Selection. Additional Information.

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Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 221

Safety Services Company

MAY 13, 2015

Here are some tips and red flags to look out for: Avoid ISNetworld® consultants who only provide cookie cutter, downloadable safety programs and no real safety advice. There are many levels of ISNetworld® consulting available in the market place. Check your potential consultant’s references and reputation.

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Consulting Safety Accounting Drafting 48

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Crane Index and quarterly Construction Cost Report. The two documents provide a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets.

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Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco Honolulu 52

BD+C

MARCH 22, 2017

This month, Architect’s Guide to Glass called exterior applications of fire rated glazing as the “ the new hot spot ,” due to the steady increase of fire rated glass being used in the building envelope.

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Consulting Documentation Engineering 45

Construction Lawyer

JUNE 26, 2013

The American Institute of Architects has announced a series of new documents available with the latest version of the AIA Contract Documents software. These include new BIM and Digital Documents; a new document family, Program Management ; and three free guides.

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AIA Documentation Agreement Contract 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2022

These included design consultants, verification consultants, consultant supervisors, construction contractors, and more. With consultation and technical support provided by the OneCAD VN Team, Dat Xanh E&C has built a seamless co-creation space in which their various project stakeholders can work together more productively.

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Autodesk Documentation Consulting Drawings 105

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

The lead authors were George Sethia, Head of Consulting, BSI, and Alyaa Hassona, Consultant, Built Environment, at BSI. It includes case studies including of Whitechapel Station and Associated British Ports.

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Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Now, its document archives are digital and securely held in the cloud. In fact, TMG has already received over 5200 BIM models from contractors, consultants, and designers, explains Mohamed Montasser, BIM Manager/Technical Affairs at TMG. “On Managing Complexity and Partnerships It's clear Noor is a complex build.

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Autodesk BIM Documentation Consulting 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 4, 2014

How To Put QuickBooks Product Information On Word Document. Call Sharie 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com and schedule your no charge one-hour consultation. About The Author: Randal DeHart, PMP, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington.

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Documentation Products Accounting Project Management 48

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Once feasibility is determined and all stakeholders and parties agree to advance the project, a project charter or project initiation document (PID) is then created, which includes the business case and the business needs. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Enquirer

MAY 29, 2023

How shortened Trawsfynydd reactor buildings will look after the external concrete panels have been removed Planning permission to reduce the height of the buildings has previously been granted to Magnox, following a public consultation, with significant internal structural work already completed. Click here for bid documents.

Bidding 99

Bidding Site Documentation Consulting 99

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

While the short term involvement of consultants can be beneficial during the early learning curve, long term business relationships with consultants should not be established. In no manner should consultants be engaged and paid a percentage of construction, repair, renovation, or maintenance costs.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 216

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace. The American Institute of Architects released “sustainable project” versions of key AIA Contract Documents in 2012 and those documents have been expanded and updated.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2014

There is a certain best practice concerning weekly meetings in construction projects that Trauner Consulting Services Inc. ” To see what this best practice is and to read some of the other advice he offered during the “Standard Project Documentation” portion of his 90-minute presentation, click here.'

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Documentation Consulting Construction Contractors 48