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45-541: Fernando founded BF Corporation, which includes BF Construction Company and BF Metal Works. The company was the main contractor for notable infrastructure projects such as Rufino Pacific Tower and Edsa Shangri-La, Manila . Fernando's father, Gil, and wife, Marides , have also served as mayors of Marikina. Bayani Flores Fernando was born in San Juan del Monte , Rizal (now San Juan, Metro Manila ) to Gil Fernando and Remedios Flores and finished his secondary education at

90-651: A firm approach, earning both praise and criticism. This policy was ultimately continued by succeeding MMDA Chairpersons. Recognizing the importance of flood control, Fernando initiated river dredging activities to prevent flooding in the metropolis, particularly in Marikina. This proactive approach has been continued by his successors, highlighting its effectiveness in urban management. Most notably, Fernando introduced male urinals in public areas to address public urination issues. While innovative, this measure sparked debates about public decency and urban aesthetics. Fernando

135-490: A government official, and Lydia Reyes, a teacher. Owing to the occupations of his parents, Teodoro spent most his childhood with his maternal grandparents. He attended San Roque Elementary School and graduated as the valedictorian in 1982 and completed his secondary education at the Marikina Institute of Science and Technology as salutatorian in 1986. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy at

180-537: A member of the Marikina Municipal Council in 1992 at the age of 21 under Lakas–NUCD . In 1993, Teodoro sought to halt the logging reportedly being done for a realty firm in the mountains of neighboring San Mateo, Rizal , as he expressed fears that it could lead to flash floods in Marikina. In the same year, Teodoro defended Mayor Bayani Fernando from comments made by Representative Romeo Candazo and other opposition councilors alleging that

225-600: A price for the project. Contract documents may include drawings, project manuals (including general, supplementary, or special conditions and specifications), and addendum or modifications issued prior to proposal/bidding and prepared by a design professional, such as an architect .The general contractor may also assume the role of construction manager, responsible for overseeing the project while assuming financial and legal risks.There are several types of risks can occur include cost overruns, delays, and liabilities related to safety or contract breaches. Prior to formal appointment,

270-400: A program of their needs and selects a site (often with an architect). The architect assembles a design team of consulting engineers and other experts to design the building and specify the building systems. Today contractors frequently participate on the design team by providing pre-design services such as providing estimations of the budget and scheduling requirements to improve the economy of

315-493: A statement soon thereafter, as well as his wife Marides and the chief of staff of incumbent Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro. He was 77. He was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park on September 27, 2023. General contractor A contractor ( North American English ) or builder ( British English ), is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and

360-646: A team of plumbers , electricians , bricklayers , carpenters , iron workers , technicians , handymans , architects and roofers . General Contractors build their business by networking with potential clients, buying basic construction tools, and ensuring that their subcontractors complete high-quality work. General Contractors do not usually complete much construction work themselves, but they need to be familiar with construction techniques so they can manage workers effectively. Other reasons include access to specialist skills, flexible hiring and firing, and lower costs. A property owner or real estate developer develops

405-435: Is a construction manager employed by a client, usually upon the advice of the project's architect or engineer . General Contractors are mainly responsible for the overall coordination of a project and may also act as building designer and construction foreman (a tradesman in charge of a crew). A general contractor must first assess the project-specific documents (referred to as a bid, proposal, or tender documents). In

450-546: Is a Filipino politician who has served as the 12th mayor of Marikina since 2016. A member of the United Nationalist Alliance , Teodoro previously served as the representative for Marikina's first congressional district from 2007 to 2016 and sat as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council from 1992 to 1998. Teodoro was born on August 2, 1970, in Santa Elena , Marikina , to Amado Teodoro,

495-556: The COVID-19 pandemic , Teodoro's administration was lauded for its response, which included in the establishment of a testing facility for health workers and suspected patients. In August 2024, civic leader and lecturer Sofronio "Toti" Dulay filed a technical malversation complaint against Teodoro and 3 other Marikina officials for allegedly misusing ₱ 130 million in PhilHealth funds allocated for health system enhancements under

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540-915: The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) if the total cost of one or more contracts on the project is $ 500 or more. In every state that requires a license, a surety bond is required as part of the licensing process, with the exception of Louisiana , where bonding requirements may vary in different parishes. Not all states require General Contractor licenses - these include Vermont , New Hampshire and Maine , among others. Some general contractors obtain bachelor's degrees in construction science , building science , surveying , construction safety, or other disciplines. General Contractors often learn about different aspects of construction, including masonry , carpentry , framing , and plumbing . Aspiring general contractors communicate with subcontractors and may learn

585-600: The Department of Education . His company was again involved in a government project, the Common Station for lines Line 1 , Line 3 , Line 7 , and Line 9 (Metro Manila Subway) , supplying steel foundations for the structure. The same company would also supply steel that would become the foundation for large span girders in the NLEX Segment 10.1 Harbor Link section. Fernando was known for painting pink of

630-527: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo , directing him to duplicate his transformation work in Marikina, but for the entire Metro Manila. He gained polarized public reactions to his strict style of governance. Fernando briefly served as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from January 15, 2003, until April 15, 2003. For his work as chairman, he

675-624: The Nationalist People's Coalition . Teodoro and his allies would later migrate to the United Nationalist Alliance . Fernando would challenge Teodoro for the city's mayoralty, running under the NPC banner. His running mate was Tumana Barangay Captain Ziffred Ancheta. He ran on the platform of continuing his policies as mayor and to improve the city's infrastructure. Fernando was defeated in his election bid, only receiving 17.51% of

720-606: The SM Mall of Asia Arena , SM City Marikina , SM City Sucat , Robinsons Galleria , Robinsons Place Manila , Shangri-La Plaza , Edsa Shangri-La, Manila , and buildings in Makati 's business district such as Rufino Pacific Tower and one of the Philippines' tallest, PBCom Tower . Long after leaving MMDA , his construction company won a Public–private partnership (PPP) bid that will build classrooms and school buildings for

765-462: The United Kingdom , Australia and some British Commonwealth countries, the term 'general contractor' was gradually superseded by builders during the early twentieth century. This was the term used by major professional, trade, and consumer organizations when issuing contracts for construction work, and thus the term 'general contractor' fell out of use except in large organizations where

810-673: The United States and Asia , the terms general contractor (or simply "contractor"), prime contractor and main contractor are often interchangeable when referring to small local companies that perform residential work. These companies are represented by trade organizations such as the NAHB . Prime contractor is a term defined in the US law. Statutory definitions of prime contract, prime contractor, subcontract, and subcontractor are in 41 U.S.C.   § 8701 . The prime contractor term

855-653: The University of the Philippines Diliman in 1990. The following semester after his graduation, at 19, he decided to delay law school and taught logic and social philosophy at the same university. He also attended graduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University under the program of Master of Arts in Teaching Philosophy wherein he got a certificate course in 1997. Teodoro was elected as

900-459: The MMDA, sidewalk clearing operations, and revitalizing the assets and fleets of the government agency. Although some of his policies and structures were met with resistance and complaints, many of these can be still seen today. Subsequent MMDA chairmen continued many of BF's contributions, particularly the construction of footbridges. On January 4, 2008, Fernando announced that he would be running for

945-536: The Marikina School of Arts and Trades (now Marikina Science High School ). He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the Mapúa Institute of Technology (now Mapúa University ). Fernando first ran for mayor of the municipality of Marikina in 1988, finishing in fourth place among seven candidates. In 1992, he was elected mayor of Marikina. His administration as mayor transformed

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990-638: The United States, there are no federal licensing requirements to become a general contractor, but most US states require general contractors to obtain a local license to operate. It is the states' responsibility to define these requirements: for example, in the state of California , the requirements are stated as follows: With a few exceptions, all businesses or individuals who work on any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California must be licensed by

1035-621: The Universal Health Care Act. Teodoro is married to Marjorie Ann Ang , who has served as the representative for Marikina's first district since 2022. Together, they have two children – a daughter named Francesca Ysabela and a son named Francesco Raphael. In 1992, the Marikina Valley Heritage Foundation awarded Teodoro the "Katibayan ng Tanging Pagkilala" ( lit.   ' Testimonial of distinguished recognition ' ). Later, in 1998,

1080-406: The case of renovations, a site visit is required to get a better understanding of the project. Depending on the project delivery method , the general contractor will submit a fixed price proposal or bid, cost-plus price or an estimate. The general contractor considers the cost of home office overhead, general conditions, materials, and equipment, as well as the cost of labor, to provide the owner with

1125-407: The communication of information to all involved parties throughout the course of a building project. In the United States , a contractor may be a sole proprietor managing a project and performing labor or carpentry work, have a small staff, or may be a very large company managing billion dollar projects. Some builders build new homes, some are remodelers, some are developers. A general contractor

1170-462: The construction work. When using subcontractors, the general contractor is responsible for overseeing the quality of all work performed by any and all of the workers and subcontractors. It is a best practice for general contractors to prioritize safety on the job site, and they are generally responsible for ensuring that work takes place following safe practices. A general contractor's responsibilities may include applying for building permits, advising

1215-557: The election, serving until 2016. Teodoro was elected mayor of Marikina in 2016 under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), defeating incumbent Mayor Del de Guzman . He later joined the PDP-Laban party in May 2017 and was reelected mayor in 2019 and in 2022 . In 2018, Teodoro spearheaded efforts to make Davao City a sister city of Marikina, achieving the goal in June. During

1260-486: The elections; however, he made an appearance again with then MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, in the issue of informal settlers and the perennial flooding crisis, defending Tolentino in the flood control issues. On July 25, 2012, a Telephone Interview with Bayani Fernando was made by Senator Richard Gordon in a TV5 Radio Program. Bayani had been focusing on his construction and metal fabrication business at BF Corporation. After First District representative Marcelino Teodoro

1305-601: The flooding caused by the passage of Typhoon Ulysses was a result of the construction firm's land reclamation project along the Marikina River . Fernando denied the claims, commenting that the flooding was the result of the narrowing of the river and the construction of the Manalo Bridge. The department would ultimately approve Teodoro's request to remove the reclaimed land, culminating in Teodoro's ouster from

1350-411: The former municipality into one of the best-managed cities and a paradigm of responsive and effective governance. His term saw the transformation of Marikina from a 4th class municipality to a model Philippine city accorded with 55 citations and distinctions. He was re-elected mayor twice, serving until 2001. He was succeeded by his wife, Marides Fernando . In 2002, Fernando was appointed Chairman of

1395-449: The main contractor is the top manager and a general contractor shares responsibilities with professional contractors. General contractors who conduct work for government agencies are often referred to as "builders". This term is also used in contexts where the customer's immediate general contractor is permitted to sub-contract or circumstances are likely to involve sub-contracting to specialist operators e.g. in various public services. In

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1440-435: The management skills they need to run their own company. Experience in the construction industry as well as references from customers, business partners, or former employers are demanded. Some jurisdictions require candidates to provide proof of financing to own their own general contracting firm. General Contractors often run their own business. They hire subcontractors to complete specialized construction work and may manage

1485-418: The network's renewal unearthed several questionable issues, prompting Fernando's vote. He also suggested continuing investigations due to the issues found, and even probing the government agencies that were supposed to oversee compliance and operations of such networks. In December 2020, Marcelino Teodoro submitted a complaint to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources against BFCT, claiming that

1530-426: The newly established municipal radio station (DWPM) was operated illegally, arguing that President Fidel V. Ramos had personally approved of its creation. Teodoro would be reelected to two more terms, with his third term ending in 2001. With the endorsement of Bayani and Marides Fernando , Teodoro ran for representative in the newly-created Marikina's first congressional district as an independent; he would win

1575-622: The overpasses, waiting sheds and sidewalk barriers and structure under the flyovers while serving as chairman of the MMDA. The color was later used by Leni Robredo while campaigning for presidency in 2022. Under Fernando's leadership, Marikina transformed into a model of discipline and efficiency. His policies laid the foundation for the city's reputation for cleanliness and orderliness, a legacy that continues today. Fernando implemented strict sidewalk-clearing operations to remove illegal vendors and obstructions, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. These measures were often enforced with

1620-414: The party." Fernando announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections , but after talks with Richard Gordon , he agreed to run instead as Vice-President under Gordon's newly established party, Bagumbayan . Fernando lost in the 2010 elections, placing fourth in the polls, losing to Makati mayor Jejomar Binay . Nothing was heard from Bayani Fernando after

1665-430: The person they are hired by, securing the property, providing temporary utilities on site, managing personnel on site, providing site surveying and engineering, disposing or recycling of construction waste , monitoring schedules and cash flows, and maintaining accurate records. The general contractor may be responsible for some part of the design, referred to as the "contractor's design portion" ( JCT terminology). In

1710-463: The presidency in the 2010 elections . Fernando hinted that he had gathered the funds and logistics required for a nationwide campaign and was intent on running for the presidency with or without the support of his party, Lakas-CMD . But on September 16, 2009, when Lakas-CMD chose Gilberto Teodoro to represent their party for the presidency, Fernando reiterated "he is keeping his options open and may possibly run as an independent candidate or bolt out of

1755-443: The project. In other cases, the general contractor is hired at the close of the design phase. The owner, architect, and general contractor work closely together to meet deadlines and budget. The general contractor works with subcontractors to ensure quality standards; subcontractors specialise in areas such as electrical wiring, plumbing, masonry, etc. Marcelino Teodoro Marcelino "Marcy" Reyes Teodoro (born August 2, 1970)

1800-408: The selected general contractor to whom a client proposes to award a contract is often referred to as a "preferred contractor". A general contractor is responsible for providing all of the material, labor, equipment (such as heavy equipment and tools) and services necessary for the construction of the project. A general contractor often hires specialized subcontractors to perform all or portions of

1845-415: The vote. The congressional seat left open by his mayoral campaign was filled by Marjorie Ann Teodoro . Had Fernando been elected back to the mayoralty, he would have been the second former mayor in the city's history to do so. Later on, he established BF Corporation, an umbrella company that includes BF Construction Company and BF Metal Works. His company became involved in the construction of structures for

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1890-593: Was already defined before the 8 March 1946 passage of An Act To eliminate the practice by subcontractors, under cost-plus-a-fixed-fee or cost reimbursable contacts of the United States, of paying fees or kick-backs, or of granting gifts or gratuities to employees of a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee or cost reimbursable prime contractors or of higher tier subcontractors for the purpose of securing the award of subcontracts or orders. (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 79–319, 60 Stat. 37) Licensing requirements to work legally on construction projects vary from locale to locale. In

1935-699: Was conferred the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, Ateneo de Cagayan, The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award for Government Service, the H.R Reyes Academic Medallion of Honor, Central Colleges of the Philippines and Doctor of the Public Administration, Honoris Causa by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Fernando is notable for introducing U-Turn slots, greatly increasing the amount of pedestrian overpasses at road intersections (called footbridges), pioneering broadcasting of

1980-764: Was married to Marides Carlos, his successor as mayor of Marikina. They had one daughter named Tala Fernando, who is married to John Paul L. Ang, the eldest son of business magnate Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation . Fernando was a former member of the Philippine Independent Church . On September 22, 2023, Fernando was rushed to the Quirino Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City after accidentally falling from his house's roof while conducting repairs. The Metro Manila Development Authority later confirmed his death in

2025-416: Was term-limited, Bayani Fernando marked his political comeback by running for representative in the 2016 elections . He defeated Councilor Samuel Ferriol and Attorney Jopet Sison in the race, garnering 54.21% of the vote. On July 10, 2020, Fernando is among the 70 representatives who voted "yes" to "kill" (reject) the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN , the largest Philippine television network. The hearing for

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