Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent. #4 2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3

Public Works 69

Public Works Procurement Change Management Maintenance 69

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Number of change orders. Are funds available?

Facility Management 86

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 86

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 88

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 88

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on a New Method to Materials Procurement Can Improve Building Sustainability, the Bridgwater Road Junction Will Be Built Soon, and an Innovative US Construction Company Has Opened Offices in Rotherwas to Expand its UK Presence appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Procurement Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability 62

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. These methods support project stakeholders in working according to a risk-and-reward sharing principle and boost performance-based process management.

Facility Management 66

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Public Works 66

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities however have been notoriously ill managed. NEXT STEPS.

Property Management 84

Property Management Public Works Procurement Project Management 84

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement. Since that time JOC has evolved into an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that not only accelerates procurement, but also shorten project delivery times and reduces costs up to 30%-40%. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 76

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 76

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. This results in a waste of public funds of 30%-40%+, or billions annually. . Continuous improvement.

Lean Construction 80

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 80

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 87

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 87

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

DERWOOD, MARYLAND — Work is underway on the landmark David F. This is one of the most unique projects I have worked on,” added Ariel Coreth, project manager at WSP. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. Cooke-Davies, T.

Stakeholder Engagement 75

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 75

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Introduction.

Project Management Consulting 83

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 83

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers A Land in Transition Egypt as a place is no stranger to the change that marches hand-in-hand with the progress of time. The legacy of time and change can still be felt throughout Cairo’s built environment. It is a unique place in the world.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Public Works Government Works Foundation Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 85

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 85

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Public sector repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects continue their legacy of failure due two primary reasons: 1. Continued use of archaic and antagonistic planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Status Quo.

Contracts 86

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 86

Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Infrastructure Net Zero combines the expertise of both public and private industry to accelerate the Net Zero transition. The launch, which was held in Sydney on 23 August, was attended by over 100 representatives of private and public sector organisations across Australia.

Infrastructure Development 99

Infrastructure Development Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works 99

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Traditional procurement and construction delivery methods commonly produce poor outcomes. Appropriate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, and Workflow Management are equally important technology attributes. NOVEMBER 27, 2018.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. Rethink your JOC Program in concert with public sector stewardship. Every change is tracked within the 4BT-PEP system.

Closeout 95

Closeout Project Management Change Management Procurement 95

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Owners and facilities management professionals provide leadership and support. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery. Innovative LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions that Work!

Facility Management 82

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 82

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By Luke Carothers Cairo and its surrounding metropolitan area has seen a significant amount of change over the last two decades. To help see this vital project to fruition, NAT sought out Hill International to provide Project Management services on the Cairo Monorail.

Structural Systems 299

Structural Systems Electrical Systems Government Works Public Works 299

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Cabinet Office has announced new measures to deliver social value through public procurement in ‘Taking Account of Social Value in the Award of Central Government Contracts’. Previously, under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, social value only had to be ‘considered’.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Contracts 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

APRIL 2, 2024

Upskilling and training is required along each step of the chain from design through to procurement, installation and renovation/retrofit and operation,” said Seamus Hoyne, Dean of Flexible and Work Based Learning at Technological University of the Shannon.

Green Building 52

Green Building Modular Construction Public Works Safety Regulations 52

Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

This type of risk/reward process requires a higher level of collaboration between the owner, architect and construction manager at all stages of the design and construction process compared to traditional delivery methods. Granger Construction was selected to lead Ottawa County’s project based on proven IPD expertise.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations. JOC Program Development.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement Facility Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stakeholder and Construction CMAR delivery enables the owner, contractor, and engineer to align and work in partnership from early engagement through construction delivery, providing the best outcome for the client, community, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Trent Chamberlain is the Group Procurement Manager at Winslow Group. Trent Chamberlain, Group Procurement Manager, Winslow Group. We’re cautious about making any changes that could impact our overall production schedules of the job sites we work on. What is biodiesel?

Sustainability 95

Sustainability Project Management Consulting Change Management Construction Equipment 95

Roads Online

JULY 26, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine sits down with Donald Cant Watts Corke’s management team to hear about the company’s instrumental consultation works on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, as well as why the current contract distribution model is leaving much to be desired. Leslie Chung, Director – Infrastructure – DCWC.

Government Works 89

Government Works Risk Management Project Management Consulting Project Management 89

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery.

Lean Construction 67

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 67

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Can California’s $20bn Water Utility Construction Stop Climate Change Original Source: Can California’s US$20bn water utility construction curb a climate change catastrophe? How will this megaproject prevent climate change by rerouting the region’s restricted water supply to better serve its population?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Permits Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 86

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 86

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 31, 2024

Solar Eclipses, Rising Stars, and Drones By Luke Carothers, Editor-in-Chief, Civil+Structural Engineer Media We are just days away from our second quarterly publication of Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine. Taking my seat, I gazed up at the solar eclipse with glasses procured from my local library pressed tightly to my face.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Landscaping Change Management Engineering 100

Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Editor’s comment Evolution can disrupt more than revolution The new Procurement Act comes into force next year. Editor Nick Barrett says much detail on how the new regime will work is still awaited, and should be carefully scrutinised when published. Few signs of hope are given that things might change for the better soon.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Procurement Building Standards Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

Most of the attendees have public Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, and a further 45 percent have pledged for carbon emissions reductions in the future (2030-2050). Ms Johnson represented the contractor perspective calling for clarity and a path forward where industry can work in concert to achieve the objectives.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Reduced project related cost growth per change order. management.

Collaboration 87

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 87

Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

More work will need to be done to quell such wavering conditions. Economic conditions are obviously a major one, economic downturns, recessions and changes in government policy can all impact the profitability of the construction industry. A number of factors affect this. DCWC has been a trusted advisor for decades,” Chung says.

Risk Management 71

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Project Management Change Management 71

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result, the construction industry has had to adapt by carefully considering the implications of interest rate changes on project costs and financing, including scaling back, suspending, or even terminating projects in response to rising interest rates and the subsequent slowdown in the economy.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 62

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control Building Materials 62