Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors. Russ Young is a Senior Consultant at FMI and leads their technology partnering program. He helped run and grow LTech, a cloud technology integrator and consultancy.

Industrial 230

Industrial Contractors Consulting Florida 230

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Recently we found a construction consulting firm that we feel offers some real value to the larger players in the construction industry and we asked them for permission to share their upcoming seminar with you and they agreed. Kit Werremeyer is the Owner and President of Southernstar Consultants, LLC.

Consulting 48

Consulting Negotiation Construction Commercial 48

Cassell Construction Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2016

These 2 rules are absolutely non-negotiable: Every Activity but the first (Contract Award) must have a Predecessor. If not the first time, shortly after negotiating a few minor adjustments – Barry Cassell. Schedules get Rejected appeared first on Cassell Consulting - Construction Operations Consulting.

Schedule 100

Schedule Honolulu Negotiation Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2018

A critical role of a Owner JOC Program Manager is the ability to review and negotiate JOC Contractor Estimates. The actual technical review of a cost estimate submitted by a JOC Contractor may be done by in-house estimators or owner’s representatives/consultants with appropriate capabilities and business relationships.

Management 100

Management Estimating Negotiation Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions. Consultants can assist in this progress, however, consultants should not be solely responsible for a JOC program. Note: Under no circumstances should a consultant be responsible for approving JOC projects and be paid a fee based upon construction volume.).

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. Standardized lead-time days for all project stages.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements.

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. If this is not the situation and if the only true source of information is an intermediary, such as a JOC consultant, additional clarification should be sought. Owner review of contractor proposal. Owner provide contractor with a notice to proceed (NTP). Owner project sign off.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Comparison Negotiation 100

Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2022

Revenue has grown 18% year-over-year for Prefab Structural Component Manufacturers, while component volume is up 14% annually thanks to a growing number of builders who switched to prefab as a labor alternative, John Burns Real Estate Consulting reports. Prefab + Panelization. Building Envelope. Prefab + Panelization.

Negotiation 97

Negotiation Profitability Consulting Innovation 97

Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Contract California 120

Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2022

Prospective buyers burdened by soaring interest rates and high inflation are putting their dreams of homeownership on hold, and a slowing market is also giving buyers more time to make purchases and more room to negotiate. in a survey of builders by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. That compares with 6.6% in May 2021.

Deals 98

Deals Negotiation Agreement Contract 98

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Sensibly, we understand that sharing a budget feels risky because it shows the owners “full hand” so to speak in poker terms and he or she could feel like it reduces the opportunity to negotiate. Without knowing the budget, it’s easy for an owner to continue adding to the scope when realistically, the budget won’t allow for the extras.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget Estimating Construction 127

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

The appropriate selection of independent, objective, and experienced JOC consultant to assist in program design, implementation, and management can provide significant value to JOC owners and contractors. Negotiations and Source Selection. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. The following is a sample Table of Contents.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices. Establish processes and guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Contractor Job Order Contract proposals. Place limits on the use of non-prepriced line times.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Department of Labor to see if you can arrive at a negotiated settlement. (Do If no negotiated settlement can be reached, the next step is a proceeding with a hearing officer, which usually takes place within 9 to 12 months. Technical and consulting support. Do you need an OSHA lawyer? Accident investigation. Vendor assistance.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Compensation Negotiation 120

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 26, 2009

Therefore the companies with solid presence in public works, and negotiated markets are best-positioned for the current recession. Just as surely as spring breezes blow in a different direction from those in winter, the new season has brought significant changes at Cassell Consulting. There are (were?) We say bring it on!

Products 100

Products Sage Estimating Consulting 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. … seven projects consisting of $3.3

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:00. The previous record was set in 2006, but 2020’s net profit average of 11.4%

Profitability 98

Profitability Income Negotiation Sustainability 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

The take away from all of this may be to pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in contracts. And always consult your attorney before signing. The annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is happening this week in Washington DC.

Green 120

Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Accounting News 52

Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2024

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Accounting News 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 22, 2019

Integration of BMPs, locally researched cost data, and enabling cloud technology to support opportunity identification, budgeting, project scope development, cost estimating, owner/contractor negotiations, and monitoring/reporting. Significant reduction in JOC Program implementation and management costs. Reduced project delivery times.

Procurement 100

Procurement CSI Contract Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects. This essentially resulted in the City paying negotiated prices to the JOC contractors for work performed. The Job Order Contract Audit Report can be downloaded here.

Contract 100

Contract Long Beach Project Management Bidding 100

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 29, 2013

Barber Business Advisors provides site selection analysis for corporations as well as economic development consulting services. The Plano, TX-based firm has worked with Fortune 500 and international companies with site selection analysis, incentive negotiations and startup transition.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Site Consulting 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? The JOC UPB should NOT be associated with any consultant for resource that will benefit directly from construction dollars spent on projects, especially if that resource also has a decision-making role with respect to JOC task order/construction project awards.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e., through discussions and negotiations. d) Negotiations. (1) 1) Negotiations on orders of specified value or greater not begin without an owner estimate. (2) f) Funding.

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Assure internal cost estimates are created when required and compared to JOC contractor estimates.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Zack and Navigant Consulting Inc. Associate Director Thomas Peters offered their advice on subcontractor delay claims to a target audience of subcontractors, contractors, public and private owners, construction managers, consultants, architects, engineers, and construction law attorneys. ” Read more. ” Read more.

Claims 48

Claims Subcontracting Bidding Negotiation 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 14, 2017

JOC Implementation Method (Owner-managed JOC, JOC Consultant, Cooperative). These errors can cost significant delays do to the need for prolonged owner/contractor negotiations, and/or impact the project value to participants. What Unit Price Book is best for your JOC Program depends upon several factors: Location (s).

Construction 100

Construction Commercial CSI Negotiation 100

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. The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 100

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The take away from all of this should be in an effort to manage your risk, pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in your contracts. And always consult your attorney before signing.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Excessive reliance upon external consultants is a recipe for disaster. Pay attention to education and training for both hard and soft skills; technical project management activities such as planning, risk management, reporting or financial control, communication, negotiating and coaching on your project managers’ development agenda.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Budgeting Budget 100

Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 29, 2012

There are a number of occasions where attorney fees are an issue in a case, and the company who has paid upfront is in a much better position at the negotiation table and/or the court room. Here are a few of the more popular or most common purchases on our flat fee menu: Contract Review. Liens / Bonds. Demand Letters.

Legal 51

Legal Lien Negotiation Consulting 51

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

A miscommunication is identified, the project manager consults digital documents via a mobile device to find the evidence needed to show that a task was completed. Conflict resolution. An issue arises and the project manager can’t track down documentation to verify if a task was completed. RFIs and submittals.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

During the event, entitled “Change Orders: The Bane of All Construction Projects,” he addressed a target audience of public and private owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, construction law attorneys, architects, and engineers.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Claims Los Angeles Negotiation 48

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

These markets also rely up a troublesome practice of relying up JOC consultants to play key JOC administrative roles, if not basically outsource their JOC programs. d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e., d) Negotiations. (1)

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2016

As an Owner, negotiate openly and fairly with the Contractor on individual JOC projects / task orders. Use JOC unit price books that are not transparent, and/or developed by a consultant or third party that has management responsibility for the JOC program. At a minimum, review all Contractor estimates in detail.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding Contractors 100