Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in determining project success. With rising material costs and tighter schedules, optimizing construction procurement strategies is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 6, 2023

Any organization can measurable improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes by integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data. The post Construction: Integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This article delves into the integration of ERP systems in construction procurement, highlighting their importance, benefits, and best practices for successful implementation.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

This role encompasses all aspects of planning, architecture, engineering, and building, integrating both creative and technical responsibilities. 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.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Gain full cost visibility and control with local market cost data (no factoring of national data). Optimize planning, procurement, and project delivery in terms of quality, compatibility, constructability, cost, risk, and function to meet customer needs. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. ” Consistent Supply Fasteners Direct is necessary for many building projects and products. Build a safety stock, which acts as a buffer for unforeseen demand changes.

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Trekker Group

AUGUST 28, 2022

Procurement in construction can be difficult. Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. In fact, over 50 percent of chief procurement officers agree that underutilizing automation technologies is a huge project management risk.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. Learn more? Chelson, D.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Steel, concrete, glass, and other essential materials can experience price surges due to global supply issues or local procurement challenges. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project. These unforeseen challenges often lead to cost overruns.

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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. Furthermore, focus is placed upon empowering owners and their awarded JOC contractors to build and retain LEAN knowledge and capabilities and to be self sufficient.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2024

Material Longevity : Proper upkeep of building materials (e.g., Environmental Impact : Pollution Control : Well-maintained equipment and systems are less likely to cause environmental pollution through leaks, emissions, or inefficient operation. Sustainability Standards : Adherence to sustainability standards and certifications (e.g.,

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While most real property owners, designers, and builders, are aware of the issues associated with Traditional Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Construction strategies such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM@R, etc. 6 Continuous knowledge building and improvement for all participants. . #3

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

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Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

But cutting edge technology is procured on different terms from those typically used in the construction industry. With this in mind, this blog takes a look at what the construction industry may be able to learn from the approach of contracts for the procurement of technology (commonly termed “tech contracts”).

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

A JOC program should never be used to bypass the lengthy traditional procurement process so that projects can be pushed along quickly, regardless of size or type, and without considering if JOC is the best option. Use a standard sign-off and checklists to capture requirements. Partial Listing). Excessive use of consultants.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

Mortenson) as engineer of record (EoR) on the design-build team. It’s a joyous moment to be breaking ground on a project that represents the new standard for public transit in the United States,” said Juan Macias, CEO of AlphaStruxure. WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, is contracted by M.A.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How to reduce the carbon footprint of a building? Source building material, bricks, cement, aggregate and sand from the closest source to reduce the transport distance and related emissions. Modify and refurbish instead of demolishing or adding to avoid unnecessary production and transport of building materials. Organizational.

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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. It requires adherence to quality assurance, perpetual improvements, and industry standards. So, why wait?

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iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Poor User Experience : User interface design and usability standards have evolved significantly since the inception of legacy construction management software. Field Management : BIM 360 includes features for field management, such as issue tracking, quality control, and safety inspections.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2017

INTRODUCTION – Procuring Construction Performance with Job Order Contracting yields significantly outcomes for owners, contractors, and facilities users. Traditional construction delivery such as design-bid-build, and even efforts at improvement such as design-build, are lacking the respect to 1.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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. Site investigations.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

By adopting intelligent analysis methods and focusing on energy-saving data indicators, WIN SOURCE strictly implements control measures aimed at sustainable development. WIN SOURCE monitors the ecological indicators of the supply chain through digital means and implements reform measures in warehousing, procurement and transportation.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The RFQ was set aside entirely for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and assigned NAICS code 238290, Other Building Equipment. The corresponding size standard for this code was $22 million in average annual receipts. The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc., The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2020

LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. This issue is far more pronounced throughout the AECOO sector due to the growing shortage of experienced workers, prejudice towards supporting the ‘status quo’, and a focus upon “command and control” versus leadership. – Kanter, R.M.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. All public sector entities would benefit by using locally researched standardized cost data to generate line item cost estimates for construction projects. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

He will present how the code can support procurement to improve data delivery, as well as how attendees can be a part of the future development of the code. Shahida Rajabdeen looks after Standard Information Approach Implementation at GIIG. Diversity builds team strength, says Richard Gwilt, Digital Construction Manager at Kier.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. This article contains a strong, generic model specification in standard CSI format for FRTW that will help specifiers: • Identify the critical code requirements for FRTW; and. • Four main standards are used for FRTW product evaluation. References.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. All the tools and support services are readily available. REFERENCES.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

From getting involved in small builds to working with small businesses, there are opportunities for people to try new roles and experiences to find their niche in the industry. I went into purchasing, which then segued me into procurement and contract negotiation. I joined as a Sr. What are the biggest challenges you face in your role?

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Procore

MARCH 1, 2025

Times have changed - Assess your Current State The first step towards improvement is a current state assessment where you take an honest look in the mirror and identify the risks, challenges and overall maturity of your processes and technology tools around planning, building and operating projects.

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