Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development ofa culture centered upon delivering customer value, supported by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training. ” Henry Ford. Learn more?

Construction 165

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 165

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. Table 2 provides one example for determining the risk for each hazard. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

Risk 156

Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Construction management software is a project management tool that helps construction companies to digitize and better organize their everyday needs.

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

That may be the real risk. No business organization will score high in every ESG factor, so a proper perspective requires a broader declaration that may include artistic and philosophical perspectives. Just how sustainable a particular company really is can be a matter of debate. yes, this blog will continue).

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors that don’t start adhering to the new revenue recognition standards risk loss of standing in the marketplace and among creditors—something all contractors will want to avoid. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Identify the Contract.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

However, by using leading-edge construction technologies that improve productivity, mitigate project risks, reduce errors and boost collaboration, contractors can streamline processes to make it easier to achieve on-time, on-budget projects. Achieving that level of collaboration can really impress a client. Avoid Negative Incidents.

Contractors 217

Contractors Software Software Budgeting 217

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Technology is helping to change that dynamic , while also streamlining the HR and labor management workflows across construction organizations. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. We’ll show you how software can alleviate delays and keep your construction organization moving forward.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. Legal experts offer several opinions about why compliance rates were so low, including confusion about the requirements and an expectation that the rule would change.

Industrial 200

Industrial Construction Employment Contractors 200

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. Inaccurate granular costs for material unit costs, labor rates, major equipment costs, construction equipment will lead to gross errors in project costs and lead to unreliable schedules & increase overall risk of cost and schedule over runs.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. You could read the proposed rule that takes more than a ream of paper to print or read our 600 word post, SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative at a Cost.

Regulation 156

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Schools are greet at educating young people, but not expert in constructing buildings, green or otherwise and local education agencies are not interested in taking on the risk of constructing a building that will not meet the still mandated LEED or Green Globes standard. Public school construction is a big deal in the state.

Maryland 240

Maryland Green Guidelines Education 240

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. A game of risk. Risk assessments are never glamorous, but they’re essential throughout the lifespan of any project. The former is clearly preferable to the latter.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

Risk 52

Risk Management Contractors Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Select vendors based upon best value to your organization over an appropriate timeline. Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Tasks should be organized by CSI Masterformat. Costs should be locally researched.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Shared risk/reward. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice. Please seek appropriate legal counsel.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Financial and Project Composition Transparency – The use of a locally researched line item detailed unit price book , UPB, organized using CSI Masterformat (50 Division). Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. Improving collaboration, customer experience, and your bottom line is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement. For example, a l ocally researched unit price description of construction tasks, organized by Masterformat, and regularly update, should be required by every real property owner.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 6, 2018

organizations that might not expect to be subject to a European data privacy law. organizations have received notices from Google Adwords or Facebook. An organization must comply with the EU GDPR if it is a controller or processor of “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person” located in the EU.

Green 120

Green Organization Regulation Drafting 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2018

The OpenJOC Approach supports and requires greater involvement by the owner team and demonstrated leadership and competency ensure that all internal and external teams are be motivated towards the organizations goals and objectives. Risk & Opportunity Management. Shared risk/reward. Performance-based incentives.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Change Orders Organization 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

And that same month USGBC announced that it had acquired the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), an organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios around the globe. GBCI), an independent third party organization related to the U.S.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A LeanFMR provides essential information that helps organizations make better decisions about facilities reinvestment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Step-by-step plan. Implementation Plans. Operations.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

The Rooney Rule is widely suggested, and while not perfect, can be adapted for use by many organizations. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new law consulting firm. yes, this blog will continue).

Discrimination 156

Discrimination Regulation Legal Security 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

Thus, they are forced to continue their legacy of poor productivity, waste, and legal disputes. While there is clearly owner leadership and oversight, mutual trust and shared risk/reward enable local decision-making by those actually performing the work.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Procurement Renovating 100

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

REALISTICALLY PRICE TRANSITION RISK At the moment, capital for the climate transition domestically and in emerging economies is often costlier due to perceived risks in policy uncertainty, technological developments, and less data on rate of returns. Referenced with the EU Taxonomy , any building that is not in line with 1.5

Risk 52

Risk Income Liability Banking 52

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM.

Legal 40

Legal BIM Life Cycle Procurement 40

Green Building Law Update

MAY 5, 2019

“Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong. Complete Lawn Care, Inc.,

Maryland 120

Maryland Regulation Risk Permits 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Manager at Risk. Construction manager at risk ( CM@R) includes a construction manager who works with the owner and A/E through design and proposals and manages subcontracts to complete the work. The CM@R is required to complete the project within the agreed-upon amount, or else is at risk to cover the additional costs.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat. How Does Job Order Contracting Work? Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty.

Contract 138

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 138

Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.

Risk 40

Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Ignorant workers are perhaps the biggest dangers in any industry, as their unknowing mistakes put everyone else at risk. There are a number of legal hoops most construction companies must jump through in order to begin building, and it is essential that all proper registrations and licenses are earned before work begins. Documentation.

Accidents 120

Accidents Safety Site Equipment 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. The JOC UPB should be organized using CSI Masterformat. How Does JOC Work? Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Do subcontractors need insurance? Subs absolutely need insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Focus is upon providing an Open Framework that can be used out-of-the-box, yet also be tailored to specific organizations and requirements, while still maintaining standardized informational core data to assure portability and information maintenance. Fully verifiable processes, procedures, and projects.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100