UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. JOC procurement/award process.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Mercury employs 6,500 staff, including subcontractors, currently working across over ten locations in Europe. The road to standardisation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Project Management Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it. Approximately 60% of “work” is currently non- value added. The customer “pulls” the work through the system.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Change Management Project Management Consulting 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

The coefficient(s) proposed by the offeror and accepted by the Government are incorporated in the JOC. The JOC includes a comprehensive collection of detailed repair, maintenance and minor construction task descriptions or specifications, units of measure and pre-established unit prices for each of these discrete tasks.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments. When push comes to shove, a project team may decide to accept an unfinished design that is “good enough” to build just so construction can start on time.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Other non-DOD Federal Government Agencies and Higher Education follow in a close second in terms of level of general knowledge and skill. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

1) Work normally reserved for 8(a) or set aside for small disadvantaged businesses; (2) Repetitive tasks that are not complex (such as interior and exterior painting, sanding and finishing/sealing of floors, roofing, etc.) The minimum guarantee need not be the same amount that was used to secure the work of the basic contract.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Estimating Cost Control 40

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.

Wall Systems 66

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 66

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. 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. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 92

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 92

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals.

Facility Management 88

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 88

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Work Execution. Government and Contractor Furnished Property. Statement of Work for the Contract. Use of Government-Furnished Material. Use of Government-Furnished Material.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

Roads Online

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a key researcher and developer of practical solutions, the organisation works to push the envelope as a central hub for transport research, policy and project work. It’s a much better and nicer environment to work and travel in. Its vitally important to understand the performance characteristics.

Infrastructure Development 92

Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution Government Works Public Works 92

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. Line items modifiers (items that add to, or deduct from, the parent line item cost) should be included as appropriate to account for quantity, site/location factors, material qualities, etc.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. Download report. 60% of the labour effort is wasted. Incomplete.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 51

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 51

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Determine the answers to the following questions BEFORE you bid or accept a Job Order Contract: Will you be able to perform? Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1].

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Property Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Because of his work, the teams at AWC have improved day-to-day productivity and have seen massive time savings. . Christine Joy T.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Developing the Statement of Work. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders.

Contracts 45

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Government Works 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. paraphrased . .

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45