CCE Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

The UK government has introduced a groundbreaking initiative known as the Construction Playbook, aimed at overhauling public procurement in the construction sector. The Playbook promotes early contractor involvement, encouraging collaboration between public sector clients and suppliers from the outset.

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Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

Professor Sara Valaguzza of the University of Milan provides an Italian perspective on what seems to be a worldwide drive towards more collaborative ways of working on construction and engineering projects.

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

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Construction Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

billion investment programme to be delivered under what it says is an innovative industry-leading collaborative partnership. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. Northumbrian Water has appointed new key partners to support its AMP8 £3.6 See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

MAY 10, 2024

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Roads Online

JUNE 12, 2024

Related stories: NT GOV awards contract for road upgrade design works QLD Budget: What’s in store for infrastructure SA Budget provides boost for road construction, safety and maintenance The Chief Transport Engineers of the two states are also collaborating with 49 members across Australia and New Zealand .

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Related stories: Collaborating to shape the future $163M NT overpass hits new milestone Preferred design locked in for WA container terminal The eastern section of the project will be delivered by an Acciona Construction Australia Pty Ltd and Genus Group Ltd joint venture (AG JV). Image courtesy of TransLink.

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Roads Online

MARCH 25, 2024

The people who work to procure and supply steel for construction projects spend a lot of time in the pre-construction phase tabulating the amount of the material the project will require based off plan documents, along with the estimated cost. Steel is an essential building material.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Seven private sector peak bodies and three government departments have joined together to establish Infrastructure Net Zero, a new initiative that will co-ordinate, collaborate and report on the Australian infrastructure sector’s pathway to net zero. To read the magazine, click here.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 11, 2024

With the after-effects of the global pandemic having left major civil projects delayed and under-resourced 2 , Lee emphasises the importance of a collaborative approach in keeping the civil construction and earthworks sector afloat. To read the full article, please click here.

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Roads Online

MAY 22, 2024

AUSREO’s platform is centred around collaboration and innovation, helping its customers to achieve greater project outcomes. Working collaboratively is another benefit. Early engagement and collaboration throughout an integrated supply chain helps to identify opportunity, minimises waste and optimises product procurement.

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Roads Online

MAY 3, 2023

The Standards to facilitate the use of recycled material in road construction report, developed in collaboration with the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), found varying specifications between jurisdictions and a lack of nationally known performance-based standards, to be significant barriers to the uptake of recycled content in roads.

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Construction Law

APRIL 11, 2024

Network Rail is promising greater collaboration with contractors appointed to its £4 billion Train Control Systems Framework. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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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. To read the magazine, click here.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Building on a couple decades of deep collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to initiate lasting industry improvements in the field, Amanda is continuing this work at scale with Lendlease. Collective pilot learnings were shared amongst collaborators for expedited industry progress.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Trent Chamberlain is the Group Procurement Manager at Winslow Group. Trent Chamberlain, Group Procurement Manager, Winslow Group. But partnerships like that of Viva Energy and Winslow Group, bolstered by their collaborative approach, are setting a standard for what can be achieved by harnessing sustainable solutions today.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 24, 2023

Currently Aboriginal participation is a criterion under the social procurement framework which is relevant to all government funded works,” he says. This article was originally published in the August edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here. I’m not sure how I’d go without it,” he jokes.

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Roads Online

MAY 14, 2023

Rokon’s focus on collaboration with like-minded partners and suppliers who share its sustainability goals is essential to achieving a carbon-neutral future. Rokon collaborates with developers who share its sustainability goals. Rokon is committed to sustainable procurement and project delivery.

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Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

Construction businesses are inherently risky, due to several reasons, including financial risks whereby projects typically involve significant upfront costs, material procurement, equipment rental, and labour expenses. Chung attributes the thoroughness of DCWC process to its collaboration with the client. “It Mediocracy is overrated.”

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Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine hears from four key decision makers on the importance of the next steps ahead. There are three key factors to making the collaboration successful and achieving sustainable, resilient, and optimum project outcomes. This article was originally published in the July edition of our magazine.

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Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

The first systems were deployed by late 2022 for trials in collaboration with industry through the creation of a working group by TMR with AfPA (the Australian Flexible Pavement Association) and industry members to inform locations for roadworks deployment. This article was originally published in the May edition of our magazine.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Working collaboratively Jialin Chi, Operations Manager, has worked at the company for more than two years. That’s what initially attracted Tiffany Pham, Bitumen Procurement Manager to the role. Tiffany Pham, Bitumen Procurement Manager SAMI Bitumen Technologies. To read the magazine, click here.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

While many sectors capitalize on cooperative procurement contracts, higher education institutions and campuses are increasingly turning to the business model and opportunity as enrollment struggles and tuitions are teetering. This collaborative method of purchasing is also advantageous for construction companies and contractors.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Educational institutions can seamlessly configure layouts and interior arrangements to suit precise requisites, whether crafting traditional classrooms, collaborative zones, libraries, staff lounges, or administrative offices. These spaces kindle collaborative dynamics, nurturing teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving prowess.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Cooperative purchasing refers to the practice where multiple organizations or government entities collaborate to pool their buying power and purchase goods or services as a collective group.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Developments in technology, as well as a renewed focus on improving the sustainability and performance of pavements, has accelerated the procurement of additives that improve performance of bitumen and asphalt mixes. This article was originally published in the September edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The next phase of procurement has commenced on three projects that form part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland. These works will be delivered through a collaborative design and construct contract. Government investment in the project has totalled $2.6

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Supplier relationships can be bolstered thanks to better data collection, allowing materials to be procured and delivered to sites more efficiently. These include augmented reality, building design, concrete curing, predictive and preventive maintenance and delivery of environmentally friendly buildings.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Construction managers must collaborate with experts in each field to ensure accurate projections. This approach ensures that materials are procured just in time, reducing storage costs and preventing deterioration. Collaboration with Trusted Suppliers Successful commercial construction hinges on partnerships with reliable suppliers.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 9, 2023

This has led to the procurement of products that are now considered standard across the roads and infrastructure sectors. There are some striking similarities in terms of collaborating to reach a high-quality outcome.” The future’s very bright.” This article was originally published in the August edition of our magazine.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 2, 2023

Reuse Materials When Possible To further minimize waste generated during renovations projects while lowering material procurement costs simultaneously - consider reusing materials that have been removed carefully from existing structures.

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Extranet Evolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Among the DCW 2021 exhibitors… 3DRepo 3DRepo have been busy lately, running their own British Information Modelling event in London earlier this month, then appearing at AEC Magazine ‘s NXT BLD conference, and now at DCW. Bentley Systems Bentley Systems has continued its acquisitive streak. A familiar face has joined Glider.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Some of the different construction project stages include initiation, conceptual planning, design, procurement, construction, inspection, and handover. Each phase should then be subdivided into micro-steps and deliverables that can fit into short time frames.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

To achieve this, you may want to implement the following tactics: Standardization: It entails reducing the variety of materials used whenever possible, simplifying procurement, reducing waste, and potentially unlocking bulk discounts. Don’t Skimp On Quality Remember, the aim is to reduce costs while using quality building materials.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Consider Integration And Collaborations Of Equipment While choosing the most suitable equipment is crucial, it’s equally essential to consider the broader context in which the equipment will operate. Generally, procuring processing equipment endowed with scalability and versatility fortifies your investment against obsolescence.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

In this Commercial Construction and Renovation Magazine article, we’ll get into strategies that can help you start and grow a green building business. Efficiency Through Automation Saving time and money during the procurement phase of a project is not only economically beneficial but also positively impacts the environment.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 4, 2024

Jon Davies, CEO – Australian Constructors Association This year’s renewed focus on productivity has presented an opportunity for a much-needed industry reset, and we are witnessing a true national and tripartite collaboration to do this. This article was originally published in the December edition of our magazine.

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