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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.

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Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

Proposals should be reviewed and priced by a fully independent source aside from the project manager and contractor creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractor’s proposals are reasonable. Excessive use of consultants. Use a standard sign-off and checklists to capture requirements.

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Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM

Job Order Contracting

” Either Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM. Unfortunately, however, Job Order Contracts, in certain areas, primarily County, State, and Local Government, has been known to abuse JOC and allow JOC consultants to manage JOC programs and projects. Also known as JOC Consultant.” o Export to Excel, PDF.

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JOC Program Policy

Job Order Contracting

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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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Some standards are different for construction than they are for other industries, so make sure you consult the correct regulations. If an incident does occur, you’ll need documentation to prove safety inspections have actually been completed. The first thing to do is learn OSHA’s safety standards for construction.

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Considering a Job Order Contract?

Job Order Contracting

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. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits. Prequalify potential JOC contractors.

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

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.