2 steps to boost your win rate
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals, writes a construction consultant.
Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices
Job Order Contracting
JULY 22, 2021
Negotiating individual projects is critical to ensuring quality work at fair and reasonable prices. You should establish guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Job Order Contract proposals. Excessive use of consultants. Place limits (caps) on the use of non-catalog items.
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Job Order Contracting Consulting Services
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
While a JOC consultant can be used to support initial development of a Job Order Contract and ongoing support services… under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a JOC consultant be paid a percentage of the JOC construction volume if said JOC consultant in involved in approving or denying JOC projects.
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Job Order Contracting Overview
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. Referenced Information: “Restructure Payment Terms in JOG Consultant Services Contracts – (JOC Consultants) fees are currently based on a percentage of total project costs. The post Job Order Contracting Overview appeared first on 4BT.
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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2022
For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How to “negotiate” with a Contractor. How to line-time estimate. How to evaluate contractor proposals.
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JOC Program Manager’s Duties
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2020
Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings. Select and negotiate architect and engineer consultants for design contracts. Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects.
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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?
Construction Marketing
MARCH 2, 2023
But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements.
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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey
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.
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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey
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.
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Southernstar Consultants LLC For Construction Company Owners
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.
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Can Prefab Help Builders Overcome a Growing Labor Shortage?
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.
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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers
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.
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Homebuyers Burdened by Inflation Are Canceling Deals at the Highest Rate Since the Pandemic
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.
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Digital Dryshack #87: 10 Reasons D.O.D. Schedules get Rejected
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.
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100 Role of an Owner JOC Program Manager
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.
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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase
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.
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126 Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts
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.
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Why Some Job Order Contracts Fail
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.).
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Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices
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.
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Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record
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%
Job Order Contract Staffing
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.
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Job Order Contract Task Order Process
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.
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8 Practical Strategies to Win New Projects, Which you Can Implement Immediately
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Common positions include product users, buyers, consultants and managing directors. Apply sales techniques that work Mastering good sales techniques such as Value Selling and Consultative Selling is essential – both for B2B customer relationship building, project acquisition and an effective sales strategy.
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Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual
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.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
SGLC Consulting LLC , No. Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.
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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
SGLC Consulting LLC , No. Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. LEXIS 105589; 2022 WL 2116451 (S.D.
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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article
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.
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Report reveals industry unprepared for growing pressures
Construction Law
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Some 86% of respondents described themselves as ‘consultants’, held to include the design team, surveyors and specialist consultants. One of the few positive notes is struck by the fact that some 34% of disputes were settled by negotiation at senior management levels. What do the results of the survey tell us then?
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Specifications for design-build projects
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 28, 2021
A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB).
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Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits
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
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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.,
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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.
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100 Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices
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.
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Experts Offer Plenty of Advice during WPL Webinar on Subcontractor Delay Claims
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.
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48 Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts
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.
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December 2014 newsletter
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.
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LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Dean Barber To Speak at Business Facilities LiveXchange
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.
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59 Job Order Contracting Program Manager
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.
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IMPROVE YOUR JOB ORDER CONTRACT
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.
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Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data
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).
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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.
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North Las Vegas Lands $1B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Cushman & Wakefield Strategic Consulting led site selection and incentives negotiations for the project, completing the property search, labor market due diligence, financial evaluations and incentive negotiations over a 10-month period. states and portions of Mexico.
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The marketing paradox and the imposter syndrome: When you really know what you are doing, you think you don’t
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 3, 2016
My failure: The only clients who have taken up the consultation and support options don’t need the help. The consultation request form might suggest I’m available anytime; in practice, if you are interested in this service, we’ll need to negotiate a mutually convenient time.).
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A position is vacant for Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in construction sector (VIC – Melbourne)
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
. • Build relationship with senior staff inside client organizations concerning provision of services within negotiated contractual obligations for a program or projects. Duties and responsibilities Project management • Concentrate on Residential Projects (Apartment) in Melbourne • Consultant for team engagement & management.
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