Critical Cloud Security & Ransomware Defense Tips for Contractors
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. Importance of tracking win rate: It’s crucial for contractors to actively monitor their bid win rate to identify areas for improvement and strategize for better bid submissions.
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Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 22, 2024
As a pivotal player in global defense, aerospace, and security, BAE Systems’ integration into ISNetworld’s contractor management platform marks a significant step in enhancing operational excellence and safety standards across their extensive array of projects. The answer lies in the opportunities for growth and success.
Construction Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 21, 2023
Our platform can manage multiple Programs, Contracts, Proposals, Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Forms, Contractors/Subconstractors, Teams, Buildings, Graphics, Issues/Tasks, and even leverage BIM information.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2019
The Government Accountability Office said that OSHA violations should be tied to a company identification number so that defense contractors can weigh safety records before awarding projects.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 21, 2023
JOC Program FAILURE POINTS Eliminating JOC Program FAILURE POINTS is key to maximizing benefits for both owners and awarded JOC contractors. Note: National average cost data, location factoring, or economic factoring do not provide defensible representations of project costs.) 7 Lack of transparency. #8
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2019
Some general contractors are providing a more effective layer of protection. Traditional hard hats account for falling objects, not falling workers.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 19, 2016
General contractors, prime or a higher-tier subcontractors working on a PW project are at risk. Many projects assisted with public funds or programs are subject to a myriad of federal, state and local laws and regulations among them, prevailing wage (PW) and reporting requirements.
Construction Dive
APRIL 13, 2018
A circuit court upheld OSHA's decision to issue a willful violation and impose a $49,000 fine against a contractor in relation to a worker's fatal fall.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The ability to clearly define detailed line item tasks defining the desired scope of work is critical to mitigating errors and omissions, reducing the number of change orders, as well as achieving defensible cost visibility and transparency.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
Government Accountability Office found a number of safety infractions on Department of Defense jobs.
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. After giving a green building legal presentation at the American Society of Military Engineers in Fort Leonard Wood last month, I had a chance to talk to contractors about the LEED ban.
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2018
Read: Australian Defense Contractor Investing $2.5M Electro Optic Systems will locate its flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL, creating as many as 100 jobs in the first year. . In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 26, 2012
Correction: It is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
With defense spending cuts taking effect across the nation, the Commonwealth of Virginia has launched the $2 million statewide ‘Going Global’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind program developed to help Virginia-based defense contractors capture international export opportunities.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 26, 2024
As a contractor, your accounting and bookkeeping systems are vulnerable not only to cyber threats but also to software outages, which can compromise sensitive financial data and disrupt business operations. This incident offers several critical lessons for construction bookkeeping.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 21, 2019
A single, cloud-based, integrated construction solution gives contractors all of the tools they need and the flexibility to use them as they need. Now, contractors are looking at the software systems themselves and realizing that less could equal far more. So how can contractors get the best of both worlds?
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 1, 2013
aerospace and defense (A&D) sector’s financial performance found that defense revenues and earnings continued to decrease, while commercial aerospace continued double digit revenue growth in 2012. Defense firms revenue decreased 1.5 billion due to the impact of slowing defense spending. “With U.S.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2023
About 80% of work from this contract will be performed in Guam, per the Department of Defense, with the remainder in other areas of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 17, 2012
Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification.
ENR Construction
JUNE 8, 2022
A US Defense Dept. guidance memo gives instructions on how contract cost adjustment clauses should be written in the future.
BD+C
DECEMBER 19, 2013
The Natural Resources Defense Council has released The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value -- a first-ever illustrative and well-documented report that helps demonstrate the value of green infrastructure. Body Image: read more.
Levelset
MAY 16, 2022
In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Where to start: For a look at a unique part of the building process in Japan, check out “ Earth Defense: Shaking Buildings in the World’s Largest Earthquake Simulator.” Each episode, guests highlight what’s going on in the industry right now that contractors should pay attention to.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Publicly available social media or communications platforms governed under Federal agency social media policies, in which Federal employees or support contractors may or may not enter Federal information. #3. Publicly available services that provide commercially available information.”
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2017
It is generally recognized that detailed line item construction task definition and associated costing methods provide the most beneficial and defensible form of information. Estimate Construction Costs.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 31, 2025
It impacts all stakeholders in supply chain management, including contractors like you. Why Supply Chain Risk Management Solutions Are Critical Today Whether you manage operations for a multinational corporation or work as a contractor striving to secure bids, risk management plays a critical role in your success.
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Focus: Estimating & budgeting for Department of Defense projects, facilities, manufacturing, and public utilities. contractors, government agencies, owners Quick evaluation: Easy to use right out of the box for estimating & budgeting. Optimum company (type): > 50 million dollar D.O.D. More popular with D.O.D.,
Job Order Contracting
MAY 1, 2017
While it may be generally recognized that detailed line item construction task definition and associated costing methods provide the most beneficial and defensible form of information, there are multiple issues/concerns that must be considered in order to properly leverage and benefit from this highly refined level of construction costing.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 21, 2022
Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. The contractor also sought 59 days of time extension for the period the project was inaccessible.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 9, 2018
Create defensible, fine-tuned estimates (owners and contractors). Develop truly beneficial owner/contractor relationships. Easily flag any missing information or non-prepriced (NPP) line items. Choose detailed or summary reports that export to PDF and Microsoft Excel.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2020
Contractor outlines defensive measure against an unfriendly takeover bid.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 12, 2016
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 12, 2016
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
The post appeared first on 4BT.
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
It provides a capacity for on-demand construction via an on-call contractor that can be mobilized, working in a much shorter period, and far more efficiently than traditional project delivery methods. Awarded JOC contractors also provide all requisite preconstruction services. Focus upon building Owner/Contractor capability.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2017
It is generally recognized that detailed line item construction task definition and associated costing methods provide the most beneficial and defensible form of information. Based upon the source and type of information, there significantly differences in levels of sophistication, detail and quality occur.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. Nevertheless, the Contractor completed its work within the contract time.
Constructonomics
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
I’ve seen owners put together some lame team building exercise where one or two people from the owner, architect, and contractor all go out for an afternoon and play four square or do that thing where one person falls backwards and the other people have to catch them.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect their companies. We don’t just leave it to the IT people to take care of and maintain the defensive perimeter.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. This is enough reason to get an extra set of eyes from a licensed roofing contractor. Take Pictures and Document the Damages.
NH Construction Law
JUNE 30, 2020
A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. But what about suing the contractor who implemented the faulty design? In Yearsley v.
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