UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor compliance is a series of verifications and assessments ensuring contractors follow updated safety practices and adhere to health and regulatory standards. This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits. Let’s explore this in detail: 1.

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Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management 115

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

Engineering 98

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). FAR 36.203. .

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The net results have been a legacy of waste with overspending on the levels of 30% to 40%+, late projects, and inadequate quality. Organizations can now implement a standardized robust programmatic process for all repair, renovation, and maintenance projects and work orders.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Quality Assurance 100

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Without clarity on deliverables and tasks, projects tend to stagger and move towards delays and quality problems.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Through its people focused approach and emphasis on quality, Madison Express has elevated itself as one of the premier providers of fibre and traffic cabling for infrastructure projects. For years, Madison Express’ name has been associated with commitment and quality. This passion extends to the company’s commitment to quality.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution Quality Assurance Building Standards 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Work execution and contract administration. Request a JOC Contract Operations Guide. JOC Contract – Additional Information. Monitoring. Ongoing training.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Lean Construction Procurement 40

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The code dives into many aspects of managing water on construction sites for both pre-construction and construction phases, from plumbing systems and water storage tanks to quality assurance processes. Imperatively, it sets an industry standard for good practice with regards to EoW and water damage prevention.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2016

LEAN construction delivery focuses upon building processes to delivery more quality projects on-time and on-budget. Best value drives strategy, objectives, and tactics to assure a safe and organized workplace. Organize – Assure all resources and tools are available on-demand. Quality-by-Design.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Quality Assurance Building Standards 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY TIMING / Months. Contracting Considerations.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contracts Quality Assurance Energy Conservation 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3 – Hoe to provide focus upon best value, quality, timeliness, and reasonable cost, assuring overall satisfaction. LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3. Scope validation phase is longer and more intense than traditional design bid build, or other “so-called” JOC programs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. When Is JOC Used?

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Contracts 40

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Control Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Assure projects are linked to organizational strategy. Continuous monitoring and improvement .

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 40

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

That’s where OmTrak’s suite of integrated solutions steps in as a game-changer; it’s your ultimate companion in crafting comprehensive building manuals with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Every action is tracked and logged to uphold impeccable quality assurance standards. Streamlined Collaboration 2.

Handover 86

Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 86

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Roads Online

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CEA have teamed up with Ventia to deliver a major procurement contract, Land 8120, for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). T he Project Land 8120 Phase One contract was established to increase the Australian Department of Defence’s (ADF) earthmoving and material handling equipment capabilities. Image supplied by CEA.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Construction Machinery Contracts Construction Equipment 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Here’s a quick tutorial about Unit Price Books, UPBs, for Job Order Contracting, and what you need to know. Activities, also known as unit price line items, should be described in industry standard terms that are easily understood. They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users.

Procurement 40

Procurement Collaboration Contracts Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 28, 2012

Job Order Contracting. Allows more efficient and higher quality construction for owners of large facility infrastructure. Multi-year contract—ability to develop long- term facilities partners. MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control 40

Field Wire

APRIL 4, 2023

Since 2016, UK contractor Speller Metcalfe has used Fieldwire to manage quality assurance and snagging, as well as tracking progress and task reporting with their subcontractors. With innovation and excellence in mind, Speller Metcalfe adopted Fieldwire to help them increase their quality and efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Schedule Management Insurance Management 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 7, 2015

It is the construction delivery method and associated contract that defines the roles, responsibilities, deliverables, risks, rewards, and sets the overall tone from initial project concept thru warranty and beyond. Job Order Contracting, JOC is a proven, effective means to accomplish construction work on existing or new facilities.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Contracts Quality Assurance 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. Contract Administration Functions. Contract Inspection Functions.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 27, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction delivery method, and/or a form of integrated project delivery – IPD, that enables organizations to get their numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly, easily, and cost-effectively through multi-year contracts – IDIQ. JOC can deliver: 1.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Sustainability Facility Management 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 116

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

Other, less stringent forms of cost estimating include the following: national average line item cost data (with or without adjustment or localization factors), system or assembly level cost data, or building level and/or other forms of parametric cost data. Quality / Quantity. Material costs are either.

Estimating 85

Estimating General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 85

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 continues to define LEAN JOC versus others so-called “JOC Programs” Basic elements of LEAN Job Order Contracting … Rewarding desired behaviors. Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 … FEATURED ARTICLE. Creating an open information environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Implement a Project Prioritization Process – List and prioritize all infrastructure needs to assure projects are in concert with strategically planning initiatives. Assure projects are based upon organizational need versus funding. Full Financial Transparency – Contract terms and contract extensions must be.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Mutual respect.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. JOC – Job Order Contracting – IPD specifically for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – PRACTICES.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, the role of a quantity surveyor is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Contract Management Quantity surveyors are responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40