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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP. et al.,

Job Order Contracting

A well designed and well managed Job Order Contracting Program (JOC Program) should accelerate planning, procurement, and project delivery off repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor construction projects, as well as associated cost savings, quality improvements, and elimination of legal disputes. via Four BT, LLC. via Four BT, LLC.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows. Initial and Ongoing Training.

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What is the Difference Between ‘Hard Costs’ and ‘Soft Costs’ in Construction: A Detailed Comparison

Building Radar

Permits and Legal Fees : Costs related to obtaining necessary permits and covering legal requirements. This early detection can play a vital role in cost control by allowing teams to adjust procurement strategies and negotiate better terms with suppliers before competitors.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting OpenJOC(TM)

Job Order Contracting

Faster and more efficient than traditional construction procurement and project delivery methods. Virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes. Reduced procurement and administrative costs. Based upon locally-research detailed line item construction cost data and proven LEAN business processes. Competitively-bid.

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Construction Law: June 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.