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Two-stage procurement: some key considerations for PCSAs

Practical Law Construction

In our previous blog post , we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical. Transparency. Site investigations.

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LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

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Construction Services Procurement Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Construction services procurement best management practices focus upon collaboration and change management. The following are all resident within a LEAN construction alliance contract and/or integrated LEAN collaborative construction procurement and project delivery method.

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Open Book JOC – When a JOC is not a JOC

Building Information Management

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

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Open Book JOC – When a JOC is not a JOC

Building Information Management

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Document management.

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Master Builder Concept, LEAN, and Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Modern Context In modern construction, the master builder concept has evolved into initial concepts such as design-build , where a single entity manages both design and construction. All parties share the risks and rewards, fostering greater collaboration and innovation.