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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works Collaboration Contracts 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Procurement related guidance and advice has been coming thick and fast in recent weeks. Contributions were also made by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Procurement Advisory Group. Teams should be integrated through collaborative contracts that take account of consultations with residents.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Building Standards Building Design 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

48% of Irish construction companies have no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects according to a survey carried out by the Construction Industry Federation. The survey also showed that for 69% of contractors, public works contracts make up less than 50% of annual turnover.

Public Works 52

Public Works Government Works Surveying Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The primary mistake that organizations make in procuring construction services in support of their facilities management needs is that they do not manage their providers.

Procurement 60

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 60

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any Public Sector real property owner. Finally, the workflow of traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is just plain wrong!

Collaboration 49

Collaboration Procurement Lean Construction General Contracting 49

Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

The Kent Roads contract will deliver the southern part of the route that connects the A2/M2 to the tunnel approach, and includes almost four miles of new road and structures, one of the widest green bridges in Europe, a new public park, and 12 miles of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Government Works 209

Government Works Public Works Contracts Infrastructure Development 209

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Increased satisfaction in working relationships.

Collaboration 87

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 87

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

Bowman, serving as the prime engineering contractor, will lead the project in collaboration with Jacobs and SmithGroup. We are honored to be a part of this initiative and look forward to working with ADOT, the City of Tempe, ASU and the Tempe community to bring this consequential project to life.”

Contracts 100

Contracts Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Public Works 100

Roads Online

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand, (PTAANZ) the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Roads Australia (RA), and consultancy Arup have joined in an Australian first to push for such action to accelerate decarbonisation. To view the full report, click here.

Government Works 96

Government Works Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Public Works 96

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. The only proven method to date of resolving the above is to apply a programmatic approach to all participants, projects, and/or work orders.

Collaboration 61

Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 61

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

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

Plant & Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

After a successful, year-long public procurement competition, NI Water has announced the award of a Professional Services Framework, valued up to £800m, which will support the planning and delivery of its Capital Works Programme, including the sustainable delivery of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland.

Public Works 52

Public Works Sustainability Procurement Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Collaborative information sharing, on an early and ongoing basis is a fundamental requirement. It is a social responsibility that demands accountability for all public sector real property owners. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. NEXT STEPS.

Property Management 84

Property Management Public Works Procurement Project Management 84

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2022

Savvy public sector procurement and facilities management professionals understand the need to integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes to achieve best value outcomes. 1 Adopt proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods throughout your organizations.

Maintenance 66

Maintenance Sustainability Procurement Facility Management 66

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2022

ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenace Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency, Traditional facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery simply doesn’t work. Mandatory initial and ongoing training. Quantitative metrics.

Maintenance 84

Maintenance Public Works Facility Management Procurement 84

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

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. This work includes regular roof replacement, refinishing of wall surfaces, repairing and replacement of heating and cooling systems, replacing tile and carpeting, and similar types of work.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 72

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. Doing it the old, paper-based way is like doing twice the work.”

Steel Fabrication 87

Steel Fabrication Public Works Building Materials Estimating 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. The collaboration and passion of the entire team to deliver such an intricate project has been incredible.” WSP serving as engineer of record for Maryland’s David F.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

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 .

Approvals 94

Approvals Controls Manufacturing Government Works Electrical Systems 94

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

4BT exclusively provides all of the following, without the need to pay a percentage of construction volume, which results in excessive cost and failure to meet public sector fiscal responsibilities. Improve work packaging and subcontracting to reduce project complexity. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 80

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

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%. Collaborative focus upon long term mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants and stakeholders.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 76

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

Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The Construction Employers Federation has reacted to the publication of the Northern Ireland Audit Office’s follow-up report on Major Capital Projects. The report revealed the expected cost of 77 capital projects had risen by £2.45b, up by 44% from 2019.

Public Works 52

Public Works Government Works Procurement Budgeting 52

Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Editor’s comment Construction needs longer public sector spending plans time horizon Editor Nick Barrett welcomes recommendations in a new report that government introduces longer term planning horizons for public sector investments. Is this early promise already being eroded? Is this early promise already being eroded?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Safety Regulations Public Works Construction Management 52

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.

Infrastructure Development 99

Infrastructure Development Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works 99

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. failure to fully leverage the knowledge of those acutally doing the work, and 4.)

Lean Construction 87

Lean Construction Procurement Maintenance Schedule Management 87

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Federal Government procurement fraud remains at best a severe risk, and at worst, rampant. FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT: OMB Should Improve Guidelines and Working-Group Efforts to Support Agencies’ Implementation of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. The post Federal Government Procurement Fraud appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 40

Procurement Risk Management Government Works Budgeting 40

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Standards Building Codes Building Controls 52

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. Most real property owners are not familiar with how to work with service providers in an open, collaborative, and transparent manner. NOVEMBER 27, 2018.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

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

Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

Guest Editor Paul-Raphael Shehadeh of Duane Morris draws on the work of a CIA analyst to examine how sure lawyers might be when they advise clients of the chances of success in legal actions. They could be likely to be right probably some of the time! The Main Party Manifestos and what they say about Construction.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Procurement Contracts Public Works 52

Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. If the rate of insolvencies in the industry is anything to go by, the answer is no, he says. The judgment is vital case law, they argue.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Public Works Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sustainable facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction is virtually impossible with both locally researched, current, and actionable construction in combination with a robust, integrated framework integrating internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery. Zero verifiable cost information.

Property Management 87

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 87

Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

December 2021 saw the publication of the independent review of public sector construction frameworks, commissioned by the Cabinet Office, and led by Professor David Mosey PhD. Mosey was given the brief of creating a new “Gold Standard” for public sector frameworks and framework controls.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Building Performance Measurement Environmental Consulting 52