Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Creating a JOC coefficient is an important part of any Job Order Contract. Specific instructions as to what may be included in a JOC coefficient should also be listed in detail in the associated Request of Proposals (RFP) for Job Order Contracting construction services. Subcontractor costs. General / Prime Contractor Overhead.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding the term “”general conditions”” is crucial for all parties involved. This comprehensive guide explores what general conditions entail, their importance, and how they influence construction projects. What Are General Conditions?

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

For decades, general contractors stood at the center of every job site, running the show, coordinating teams, and acting as the final word on everything from schedules to budgets. Its about how the industry is naturally evolving, and if general contractors arent watching closely, theyre going to miss the signsand the opportunity to adapt.

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Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. You’ll discover practical strategies to increase productivity on job sites, manage overhead costs effectively, and improve cash flow.

Schedule Management 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Early identification of structural issues is essential as they worsen over time, creating safety hazards and dramatically increasing repair costs.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB).

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

The main cost usually does not attract people’s attention until it is too late, which is the cost of strengthening. As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. Compared to smaller orders, bulk-buy contracts may offer better rates and lead times.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This role is crucial, involving planning, coordinating, bidding, controlling budgets, and supervising the work. Using the blueprints and material take-off (MTO) you provide, the general contractors will submit a bid. From there, a payment agreement contract is created (see step three) and signed. The project manager.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. Lean Asset Management differs from traditional approaches in several ways.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 28, 2022

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! We have strategies to share to get your restaurant or business operating quicker and generate income faster.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain. ASTM C1790-16 and ASTM C1895-20 emphasize controlled testing procedures to ensure reliability and repeatability.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Anyone who reads this blog regularly probably already knows I’m a huge proponent of client partnerships that bring the general contractor into the commercial construction planning process as early as possible. On the flip side, we’ve also been tapped by clients to work with them on a project even before they had an architect under contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2022

Cost management is one of those areas of a project that should never be neglected. So rather than sifting through multiple, disconnected tools to get the cost data you need, the dream scenario is to use a single solution. General contractors have seen the benefits, and we’re going to show you why fellow owners love it too.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. In general, labor productivity refers to the measurement or unit of work that is accomplished for a designated period of time. Restricted site access.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A construction-to-permanent loan , also called a single-close loan, is a loan used to purchase land and pay for construction costs. Loan funds are used to pay for the lot and construction costs. . What are the upfront costs? Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. Lack of contingency funds.

Property Management 98

Property Management Risk Management Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management 98

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cost overruns being a reality, contractors may struggle to improve cash flow while balancing the budget and meeting deliverables on a job. Costs that hinder cash flow and profitability can arise from day-to-day occurrences like equipment maintenance or change order requests, which can be difficult to budget for.

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Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. The owner vendor isn’t under contract with us, so there could be a question of who they answer to.

Project Management 113

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

The longer service life and easier maintenance add up to a significantly lower total cost of ownership. Selecting a pump that optimizes the pump’s efficiency — and ultimately the pump station’s wire-to-water efficiency — translates into lower power consumption and lower utility costs. 1 requirements.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. If updates loom, expect buyers to factor costs into offers. Ask for solid references, further proof of funds, and clarify expectations before progressing to detailed contract discussions.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

The team considered sustainability measures along each step of the process that would control costs and minimize construction waste, including maintaining existing suite demarcations and lighting fixture locations, and reusing air handling units and other mechanical equipment. The two-level 20440 Century Blvd.

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Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” Read more → 2.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. After the management team confirms and signs a contract with a client for the erection of a building, it is time to get a general contractor for the actual construction of the building.

Project Management 99

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

A general schedule and timeline. Documentation about local contract laws. 2: General Conditions. The general conditions contract goes over the contractor’s obligations. This kind of document is an extension of the general conditions document. . It also includes the cost or value of each item. .

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Permits General Contracting Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Rich River Asphalt General Manager Darren Wilson explains how the machines have revolutionised the company’s offerings. As Rich River Asphalt General Manager Darren Wilson recalls, after a thorough search, Quality Fabrication & Engineering’s offerings caught the company’s eye. “We

Engineering 98

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AIA provides the following general definition of the design-assist delivery method: Design Assist: Design Assist is a collaborative process where the contractor joins the design team early in the project to provide input, expertise, and cost-related insights.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 20, 2016

When a client asks me about a particular contract provision and why it is “unfair” or “uneven”, we began a discussion about risk allocation. You see, the contract is used to shift the various risks on the project to the party most appropriate to handle it. What about the risk of escalation in material costs?

General Contracting 69

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents. Companies experiencing any of the following seven issues regularly should seriously consider utilizing a construction project document control system to improve workflow across the board. trillion in 2020.

Construction Management 98

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

Timeline Considerations A quick transaction significantly reduces your holding costs, like mortgage payments or utility bills. Cost Implications Speedy deals waive commissions and repairs, improving your net gain. Commissions and repair costs may be simplified, resulting in improved final proceeds. Lower Stress. </p>

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Cost Management . Cost Management | Home Page Chart* . Cost Management | Contract Schedule of Values Full Screen* . Cost Management .

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Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key Stages of Construction Project Management Types of Construction Projects Construction Roles Types of Construction Contracts Construction Project Management Software Toolkit Conclusion What is Construction Project Management? This process is known as procurement, and it involves finding the right vendors and negotiating contracts.

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