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Unit Price Book Selection

Job Order Contracting

A locally researched , detailed line item Unit Price Book is an important consideration for any JOC Program, and any repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, or new construction project. The post Unit Price Book Selection appeared first on 4BT. The fundamental objects become assigned cost drivers for the specific task.

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New ASCE Publication Focus on Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Topics addressed include characteristics of resilience and sustainability; incorporation of resilience and sustainability into projects; practical guidance; policy, project definition, and planning; design, procurement and construction; and case studies. Please contact Leslie Connelly, lconnelly@asce.org.

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£19m race for Twycross Zoo orangutan hub

Construction Enquirer

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is working with Twycross Zoo on the project, which will be procured as a two-stage open book design and duild procurement. For more details click here for bid portal (ref ID: DN685461) or email Welland Procurement’s Andrew Wintersgill.

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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

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Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl.

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Challenge and Improve Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Collaborative and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams. #5. Engage in data driven cost estimating with objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, and equipment price books from 4BT (Four BT, LLC). Experienced construction cost estimators. #6. Leadership support.