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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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….

Consulting 60

Consulting Design Liability Products 60

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Some days, one might spend three hours on a conference call addressing consultant coordination, all while requests for information (RFIs) and client comments accumulate in the inbox. Transparent, even-handed communication between the architect and consultants is the key to prompt, low-stress design processes. The best designs?

Consulting 52

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 4, 2011

Design consultants often intentionally show incomplete drawings with a lot of padding (irrelevant information) to keep the mental image of the proposed building as vague as possible for as long as possible. Unfortunately, there are very few signs within the industry to show this happening.

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Drawings Consulting Design Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

That said proper and well-defined relationships must be established, documented, and maintained from the day one, and a competent Owner with good leadership skills plays a vital role. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. They drive lower overall costs and virtually eliminate legal disputes.

Contract 100

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2018

This is true for all Public Sector Owners, Federal/State/County/Municipal, Transportation Agencies, Healthcare, Education… as it is their fiduciary responsibility to assure that funds are being allocated as efficiently as possible with respect to associated repair, renovation, or minor new construction projects.

Management 100

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract (JOC) program development and implementation is best accomplished working with a consultant or peer group that can provide objectivity, transparency, and direct access to senior, experienced staff. The JOC development partner should have a suite of capabilities and tools at their disposal including 1.) and implementation.

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Carefully review the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Unit Price Book: Do’s.

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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.

Design 104

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. Job Order Contract Documents. Contact multiple JOC consultants and vendors. Here is a outline of a few items to be considered.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Unfortunately, if an Owner or Facilities Manager is not educated on the topic and relies exclusively upon a JOC consultant, major problems are common. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager. Projects costing $4.4

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

The Korte Company

AUGUST 29, 2024

So, students and faculty had to travel to the elementary school buildings for elective classes like art, music and physical education. They needed to make room for a growing special education program and large class of sixth graders. “We Never before have I experienced the level of documentation and communications,” Jeff said.

Education 52

Education US Management Plans 52

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Lets Build

MAY 26, 2017

When a new project team is formed, running from Client, Consultants, Main Contractor and Subcontractors , it is quite possible that none of them have ever worked together before. That means there would have to be training, education and communication. There are simply so many documents, so little time.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A concentrated effort at improving owner education and leadership is need. minimal long term reliance upon “consultants” for operational support. So why is is that fewer than 5% of all real property owners consistently and appropriated deploy LEAN, best value methods? Unfortunately the answers is simple.

Procurement 113

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 113

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2016

The documentation requirements are minimal because the data is the documentation. Admittedly it has become common to use an educational program about the LEED project to earn a point under Innovation in Design and those programs often consist of a kiosk, a website, and signage.

Certification 120

Certification Green Documentation Denver 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2019

Last Planner(Registered Trademark of the Lean Construction Institute), Black Belts, Senseis, Six-sigma… the list of acronyms, philosophies, consultants, books, goes on and on. LEAN, Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Construction Delivery Shouldn’t be this hard! . Focus upon outcomes. Shared risk/reward. Continuous improvement.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Construction 100

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. Instead, reliance on generic objects in the BIM is a strategy to conserve computing resources and documentation time. Educating and leading–a rising tide lifts all boats.

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CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Carol Hagen

JULY 16, 2009

If any CFMA member wants to get this addressed ASAP, have your IT people contact me and we can arrange for a consultative meeting. . One large General Contractor here in Phoenix is using the Prostor Systems Infinivault as backup & archives for large swaths of data including their document imaging and email systems.

CFMA 100

CFMA Office Contract Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 16, 2022

I consider myself lucky to work with the amazing educators on Autodesk’s eLearning & Digital Services team for our construction software. According to product education research , 66% of product users (i.e. That’s where curated learning paths and continuous education can really make a difference. Why is that important?

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Autodesk Education Software Software 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Proper selection of a JOC consultant and tools , professional JOC Program set-up, internal controls, and education/training improve your job order contract. Make certain contract administration documentation activities are kept current, complete and correct. IMPROVE YOUR JOB ORDER CONTRACT.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 100

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 15, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Repercussions of Architects failure to meet continuing education requirements.

Education 40

Education Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Clearly defined and documented roles, responsibilities, workflows. Promoting awareness and education of LEAN O&M best management practices leads to improved outcomes. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. Focus upon client requirements and best value outcomes. Shared, performance-based risk/reward.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Education Management Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

Clearly defined and documented roles, responsibilities, workflows. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. Focus upon client requirements and best value outcomes.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. As early as possible, onboard any necessary consultants. 2: Design & Engineering.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 6, 2011

Design consultants, software vendors and project managers all have vested interest in keeping building owners BIM illiterate and stop them demand buildings get documented BIM way. Time for owners to get BIM educated! Because there is too much vested interest in the status quo.

BIM 55

BIM Project Management Budgeting Budget 55

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether building a new space, or renovating an existing one, sound absorbing and/or diffusing finishes involve the right acoustical products, the correct use of these products, key architectural elements, and the expertise of an acoustic consultant (a.k.a. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

IIC 64

IIC Consulting Environment Products 64

Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

Our experience at Construction Instruction , the training and consulting company I co-founded, is that builders want to take small, nonthreatening steps toward innovation , ones that reduce risk, improve customer satisfaction, and don’t create big changes to their current process. We also documented saw time and the number of people on site.

Site 98

Site Denver New York City Innovation 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Educational researcher, 5(10), 3-8. transactions faced by public clients, private contractors and consultants in public projects. 2004; Black et al.,

Construction 264

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 264

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. It’s also important to educate employers and employees on the availability of the newer technology in tools and equipment that can assist in reducing injuries to workers. document management. foundation.

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Construction Software Software Injury 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Education, Training, and Support Services. Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. It’s a sector-wide lack of awareness and education. Budgeting/Capital Planning.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Building Information Management

MAY 27, 2016

Formalize and Document all JOC policies, procedures, or guidelines with a JOC Operations Manual associate with the Contract. Assure direct Owner involvement and direct Owner management versus the exclusive use of third party consultants whenever possible. Ongoing Training and Education for ALL JOC Program participants.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Guidelines 40

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1).

Design 52

Design Documentation Negotiation Contract 52

cnstrctr

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We’re going to dig into a lot more details related to renovating these types of structures later in this article, but to reiterate education is the most important part of a contractors job when taking on these types of projects. Inspections and Documentation for Heritage Buildings. Construction Phase.

Renovating 88

Renovating Permits Consulting Deals 88

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

2M Design Consultants, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Blue Camas Consulting Ltd. Doo Consulting, llc. Exoterra | Architects+Consultants. Green Building Consulting. Green Building Education and Services, LLC. Green Building Education Services. Green Education Inc.

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Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55