Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

References: GAO-19-57 – FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT Agencies Could Benefit from Additional Information on Leading Practices. GAO-22-104481 – DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE DOD Should Better Manage Risks Posed by Deferred Facility Maintenance. It’s beyond time for improved leadership, competence, and accountability.

Estimating 264

Estimating Construction Defense Risk 264

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Oracle Aconex for Defense has been certified complaint with Defense Information Systems Agency Impact Level 4 Dept. of Defense projects.

Aconex 74

Aconex Aconex Defense Software 74

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.

Estimating 246

Estimating CSI Defense BIM 246

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost variances.

Estimating 240

Estimating Defense Procurement Budgeting 240

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

We are happy to hop on a call to assist you from an informational standpoint. 1 FEDRAMP was initially establish to provide a standardized method for ensuring digital information security for federal government agencies. It was based upon NIST standards and other information available at the time.

Management 245

Management Certification Security Drafting 245

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. Exciting news: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® have joined forces!

Safety 123

Safety Contractors Defense Security 123

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

While financial information may not be as in-depth, our industry works on billion-dollar projects, with large amounts of money and account numbers changing hands on any given day. This provides another layer to a solid defense in depth strategy. Make it clear what type of information is permitted to be shared and what is not.

Security 200

Security Software Software Construction 200

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Ignorance is not a defense. There is no morally defensible reason for not doing everything in our power to end modern slavery and human trafficing. Yet today there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide. Modern slavery exists in every industry, in every country in the world.

Equity 257

Equity Sustainability Defense Green 257

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Durability and longevity : Quality cladding acts as a defense against wear and tear, prolonging the life of the building. Ensure residents are informed well in advance to make necessary arrangements, minimizing inconvenience. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time.

Safety 317

Safety Materials Drafting Defense 317

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 27, 2016

Resolute claims that Greenpeace wrongfully informed Resolute’s customers, investors and stakeholders that Resolute improperly harvested or sourced materials in Canada’s boreal forest, and that these falsehoods caused Resolute to suffer damages. None of these allegations related to the Canadian boreal forest.

Claims 185

Claims Defense Organization Products 185

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

DOD and congressional decision-makers may not have reliable estimates to inform their decisions regarding appropriations and the oversight of projects. – GAO. References. 1981, NBSIR 81-2250 Estimating Area Cost Factors for Military Construction Projects: A Computerized Approach. 1985, Cost overruns in public projects. References.

Estimating 263

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 263

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. Unit price line item cost data collection is expensive in terms of resources required to develop and maintain current and defensible information.

Estimating 100

Estimating Defense Construction Commercial 100

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.

Construction 100

Construction Defense CSI Commercial 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2017

The sources of the information generally include historical cost data, estimator experience, and independent third parties (cost consultants, public “reference” information, and subcontractors). Based upon the source and type of information, there significantly differences in levels of sophistication, detail and quality occur.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Defense Materials 100

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection for existing contamination before signing leases. In this new decade when cursed energy is “out” and dark energy is “in” Phase I ESAs ordered by prospective tenants are in.

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2019

Leverage Defensible Information: Maintain and comprehensively recall, recite, and apply documents, records, notes, data, and independent research in support of critical thinking. Build Technical Skills: Continuously improve your application of technical terminology, tools, information, processes, and technology. .

CSI 100

CSI Construction Documentation Defense 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

Parametric cost modeling, the process of estimating construction costs via mathematical applications to building systems or structures, provide little in the way of verifiable or actionable information. Locally researched detailed unit price cost data provides the granularity to drive defensible and transparent cost estimates at any level.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 165

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection from existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you’re looking for practical information you can apply to your contracting business, as well as some interesting news about cutting-edge construction technology, check out CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio , a bimonthly podcast brought to you by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Get tips, insights and stories in these construction podcasts.

Construction 221

Construction St. Louis Viewpoint News 221

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 29, 2024

Please visit our web link for more information: P6 Fundamentals P6 for DoD & US Government Contracts Course Summary (Monday, 5/13 and Tuesday, 5/14): De-mystify the challenges of getting your schedules approved on NAVFAC & USACE contracts, so you can get paid faster! This course can be completed onsite or online.

Honolulu 130

Honolulu Schedule US Contract 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Teams under Varying Site, Regulatory and Weather Conditions, Tools to optimize knowledge, information, and prior experiences. Access to current, defensible, and actionable information . Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and conditions with minimal risk, . Procurement systems based upon Best Value. Shared risk/reward.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Defense Risk 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2018

Create defensible, fine-tuned estimates (owners and contractors). Easily flag any missing information or non-prepriced (NPP) line items. Choose detailed or summary reports that export to PDF and Microsoft Excel. Develop truly beneficial owner/contractor relationships.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Estimating Defense 100

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In many instances all data, results, information, and draft reports are not only legal counsel’s property, but none of that documentation or detail is shared with clients (not a board of directors or a sole proprietor real estate developer). Some suggest that the role of legal counsel appears to morph into that of an environmental advisor.

Consulting 153

Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 27, 2016

Resolute claims that Greenpeace wrongfully informed Resolute’s customers, investors and stakeholders that Resolute improperly harvested or sourced materials in Canada’s boreal forest, and that these falsehoods caused Resolute to suffer damages. None of these allegations related to the Canadian boreal forest.

Claims 120

Claims Defense Organization Products 120

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

It also allows for the opportunity for them to make well-informed decisions, or address project issues early. Departmental silos take place when one department does not want to share information with other departments within the company. The data may be stored, but not yet converted into meaningful information. Threat: Silos.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. We don’t just leave it to the IT people to take care of and maintain the defensive perimeter. You have perimeter defenses. so you have elevation.

Risk 98

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 98

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

But the largest owner of green buildings (also the owner of the most LEED certified buildings) the Department of Defense has largely taken itself out of this discussion with a waiver that provides, Department of Defense prohibits the sharing of metered data with private entities, such as USGBC. The fix is very easy.

Green 120

Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

is overstated, note that the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America, that is also the owner or more green building and more LEED certified building than anyone else, based its Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-02 High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirement on ASHRAE 189.1-2009.

Green 120

Green Certification Environment Defense 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

The best defense to avoiding construction issues and disputes is to conduct significant upfront planning before the project starts and assure early and ongoing collaboration within a common data environment, including full financial transparency. All parties have appropriate access to the information they need.

Construction 100

Construction Documentation Subcontracting CSI 100

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Area Office notified a Sanford representative of the protest and requested that, within three business days, the company provide certain financial information for the five previously completed fiscal years preceding Sanford’s self-certification for the subject procurement. Put simply, if you see something, say something.

Contract 98

Contract Office Certification Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology with LEAN best management practices (BMPs). Compliance reviews on all JOC proposals via an Informal Compliance Review ICR (TM) or Formal Compliance Review FCR (TM) at owner and/or cooperative designation. NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC).

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Benefits to Facilities Managers Maximize use of limited funds and efficiency of current staffing Effectively reduce deferred maintenance Access construction services without traditional procurement delays Develop collaborative relationships with procurement team and contractors Leverage defensible cost information Eliminate inadequate/inaccurate project (..)

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. We don’t just leave it to the IT people to take care of and maintain the defensive perimeter. You have perimeter defenses. so you have elevation.

Risk 97

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 97

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But how can you feel confident that you see everything on site and that the communication between the teams is always based on the latest information? Everyone will have access to the same information just by using their mobile device. At the end of the day, this allows for timely and well-informed decisions.

Site 158

Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Too often companies are told that they need to have a safety manual to protect them from OSHA violations, and while that’s true, understanding how that works is just as informative to a safely run company as having all the right words and regulations in a policy. In a criminal case, “self-defense” is an affirmative defense.

Inspections 48

Inspections Safety Defense Documentation 48

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Statistics offer a useful way to interpret information, including analyzing business opportunities. 22 of the 45 projects are owned by government and 10 of those are associated with the Department of Defense. “A Day in the Life” has been ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as the 28 th greatest song of all time.

Certification 120

Certification Statistics Las Vegas Colorado 120

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

That defense is developed by completing the matrix below. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

Feasibility 156

Feasibility Employment Deals OSHA 156