Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Construction Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involves systematically managing an organization’s interactions with suppliers to maximize value, minimize risks, and build strong partnerships. For an in-depth understanding of SRM, check out this comprehensive guide.

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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Its digital takeoff capabilities allow for accurate and efficient measurement directly from plans. It allows users to perform detailed takeoffs, create estimates, and manage bid proposals from any device. By providing tools for early identification of new construction projects using AI, Building Radar creates fresh sales opportunities.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 4, 2018

In their first year of law school, budding lawyers learn in Contracts class about the “perfect tender” rule and the “substantial performance” rule. ” Whether “substantial performance” has been met in a given case goes far beyond the functional equivalency of brand name components. .”

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Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. After all, who said contractors have lower risks of underpayment and they don’t need their own security measures from owners? What Does Retainage Mean?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Nevertheless, abundant gains are at stake.

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The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. Workers were fearful for their families and understandably concerned about themselves.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors. It’s essential to clearly outline these endorsements in contracts and obtain proper documentation.

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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

In practical terms, substantial completion means that the project meets the essential requirements set forth in the contract, allowing the owner to take possession and use the space. It typically triggers the beginning of the warranty period for defects and performance issues that might arise after completion.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Owner leadership and competence.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud & the OpenJOC(TM) Framework.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The History of Job Order Contracting. The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. An initial process framework was put in place that would subsequently be improved to become what we now know as Job Order Contracting, JOC.

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Contractors Liability Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Building Success in New Jersey: A Contractor’s Guide to Licensing and Professional Growth. Get your General Contractor License in NJ. Explore the nuances of home building and improvement licenses, ensure your business is fully compliant, and establish a reputation of trust and excellence in New Jersey’s competitive construction sector.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. A review of any existing related contracts is also important in order to avoid any potential conflicts or work disruption. Facility management/engineering planning. JOC procurement/award process.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Other non-DOD Federal Government Agencies and Higher Education follow in a close second in terms of level of general knowledge and skill. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. Note that for.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

General contractors recognize the necessity of insurance as not just an expense; rather it serves to safeguard them against unforeseeable disruptions that can wreak havoc during their construction projects. Heavy machinery on a construction site can sometimes cause property damage by inadvertently harming structures or other assets on site.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

According to Procore , submittals ensure that the materials and methods used in construction meet the specifications outlined in the contract documents. These reports are important for verifying the performance and safety of the materials used in the project.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Without an adequate subcontractor insurance plan, you may not be able to land work with a general contractor (GC) or owner. Inland marine insurance : This coverage protects tools, equipment, or building materials while they are stored on the job, at your business location, or anywhere in transit. . Insurance serves another purpose.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. In general, proposed projects valued at $2,000 or less are considered inappropriate for ordering under JOC because of the administrative costs associated with processing JOC orders and the simplified purchase methods available for these actions. 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. (a)

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . Coefficient” – a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in the “Unit Price Book” (UPB) unit prices (e.g.,

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Practical Law Construction

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, in summary, following the Grenfell tragedy, the building owner (Martlet) carried out a fire safety review of its high-rise residential towers, discovering that the cladding system installed by the design and build contractor (Mulalley) between 2005 and 2008 included combustible expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although plans and certain documents can illustrate what a building should look like visually, an in-depth written explanation is needed to describe the construction process. Simply put, construction specifications are documents prepared ahead of construction to describe how building should be carried out by contractors and subcontractors.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Little benefit would be achieved by attempting to directly apply the Toyota Production System (TPS), or similar approaches to the AEC sector, exclusive of as a general background learning exercise. An assessment of clients’ performance in having efficient building process in Uganda. Contract or co-operation? 1440-7027).

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. Precise information about materials and costs enables general contractors and subcontractors to allocate resources effectively and produce more competitive bids. . What exactly is in a takeoff?

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

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In Eight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Most people would agree with the general statement that increased collaboration in a business is a good thing. Since the new engineering contract model, version four (NEC4) has a reputation for improving collaboration between construction clients and suppliers, jumping onboard with such contracts should be a no-brainer, right?

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. incentive contracts.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The most widely used are Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC. While both IPD and JOC provide established and clear benefits versus design-bid-build – DBB, design-build – DB, and other construction delivery methods, their consistent usage and application has been relatively limited.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

Job Order Contracting – JOC, is perhaps the only proven, collaborative, performance-based construction delivery method designed specifically for the numerous task faced by facility managers. Presidential Memorandum — Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for energy savings.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2021

Weir with the end of contraction (contracted weir). Weir without the end of contraction (suppressed weir). One such head is influenced by the state of the crest, the contraction, the strength of the incoming stream as well as the elevation of the water surface downstream of the weir. Contracted Weir.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

ACI also offers sample language for specifications and contracts (to be used as a guide only). Perform Work in accordance with standards referenced. The post Specifying ACI certification builds confidence in concrete flatwork construction appeared first on Construction Specifier. CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING. Quality Assurance.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Every organization needs to get more out of the capital they invest in facilities (and other physical assets) to either stay competitive, optimally achieve their organizational mission, and/or perform their fiduciary responsibility.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Such is the case for countless homeowners who wait reactively after basement backups and fixture overflows besiege buildings instead of proactively protecting the systems families depend upon. Poor Construction – Earlier infrastructure builds lacked modern pipe grade standards and durable materials resulting in chronic defects.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart. This is also measured in kg.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Business property insurance covers the value of materials you own to perform your job. Unique situations could arise for HVAC contractors when installing heating units in residential or commercial buildings. The contract may ask that each sub carry a liability amount of $2 million, for example. Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

The pandemic and subsequent economic uncertainties have exacerbated the shortage across all kinds of construction jobs, including project managers, general laborers, and skilled workers like electricians, welders, and carpenters. Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM is one of the most promising construction technology trends in 2024.

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