Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.

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Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

Granger Construction celebrates 65 years of collaborative project delivery with the Ottawa County Family Justice Center project in West Olive, MI. As a pioneer in IPD, Granger demonstrated exceptional collaboration among past project partners, including public entities, leading to outstanding project outcomes.

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

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

The construction industry is continuously evolving, and as it grows, the need for efficient management systems becomes paramount. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This collaboration minimizes misunderstandings and enhances project outcomes.

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Procurement Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. 2017, Building a Safer Future, Independent Review of Building, Regulations and Fire Safety: Interim Report. .

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Procurement Safety Regulations Lean Construction Risk Management 93

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Effective procurement is vital for project success. Construction procurement analytics and insights play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain, ensuring that materials and services are acquired efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes evaluating supplier performance, tracking costs, and assessing procurement processes.

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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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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) is a project delivery method that has become increasingly popular in the construction industry due to its unique approach to managing risk and ensuring project success. Understanding Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) What is CMAR?

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Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Effective procurement negotiation strategies are crucial for success in the construction industry. From securing high-quality materials at competitive prices to establishing strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams have a significant impact on the overall cost structure of a construction project.

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Procurement Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Collaboration.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Schedule Management 88

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

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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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Procurement Contracts Stakeholder Engagement Building Optimization 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].

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Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 89

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Improving construction procurement requires the ability to consistently generate value for stakeholders involved in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It can not be accomplished by a sole focus upon short-term capital cost reduction and traditional win-lose procurement methods.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

Collaborative Construction and FM Technology. D esigners, P lanner, F acilities M anagement , E ngineers, and B uilders; Building in Cloud is an innovative and powerful digital platform for AECOO collaboration , available as a free service, and via paid subscription (for advanced features and capabilities).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 60

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Procurement Facility Management 60

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7

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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. Stategic Collaboration versus Traditional Approaches.

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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. Transparency. Site investigations.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Any organization with appropriate levels of leadership and commitment can build and manage a framework within which construction is planned, acquired, and executed in a manner that consistently drives best value outcomes. Shared Risk/Reward. C ollaboration, not competition, delivers best value and benefits. Attitudes & Behaviors.

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Procurement Risk Management Building Materials Project Management 60

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.

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Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 91

iField Smart

JULY 20, 2024

Construction Project Management: Navigating the Modern Landscape with Cutting-Edge Solutions Construction project management is a multi-faceted discipline that orchestrates the successful delivery of projects, from conceptualization to completion. The benefits are far-reaching: 1.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the construction industry, supplier relationship management (SRM) is vital for the successful delivery of projects. The ability to effectively manage suppliers can directly impact a construction project’s timeline, budget, and overall quality. Key Components of Effective Supplier Relationship Management 1.

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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. The Public Sector facilities management sector has long suffered from poor productivity growth and high levels economic and environmental waste.

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Collaboration Procurement Lean Construction General Contracting 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2019

Proven collaborative construction delivery methods have existed for decades. The levels of performance attainable by LEAN collaborative processes CAN NOT be achieved using design-bid-build, design-build, or other “traditional” forms of project planning, procurement, and delivery. Collaborative technology ).

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Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

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. All parties share the risks and rewards, fostering greater collaboration and innovation.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 67

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. Sustainable Facilities Management “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

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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).

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. People – With the appropriate levels of owner leadership and competency, all participants can work within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and share both risks and rewards.

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iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

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Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 90

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. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

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Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 75

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

Construction services procurement best management practices focus upon collaboration and change management. The following are all resident within a LEAN construction alliance contract and/or integrated LEAN collaborative construction procurement and project delivery method.

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Procurement Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 25, 2023

Embrace the next generation of Construction and Sustainable Lifecycle Facilities Management! Owners & Developers – Planners – Designers – Procurement Professionals – Builders Collaborate with internal and external teams to detail Scope of Work and validate local market construction costs.

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Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Sustainability 86

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

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Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

Best value FM will remain an elusive goal for public sector real property owners until a transformation of basic management practices takes place. The path to best value facilities requires competency in both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership asset management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 52

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.

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Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Public Works 67

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Achieving project delivery success requires the consistent application of robust programmatic processes that integrate teams and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities. Time, Cost, and Risk Management. Remove as much risk as possible from your repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.

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Schedule Management Risk Management Procurement Quality Assurance 90

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Optimize planning, procurement, and project delivery in terms of quality, compatibility, constructability, cost, risk, and function to meet customer needs. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes. JOC Contracts and Compliance Considerations.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 81