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.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Suffolk County Council has picked 14 general contractors and 7 building services specialists for its latest framework deal running to May 2027. It has been adapted to suit a variety of contract types including JCT and NEC forms of contract, along with single and two-stage procurement routes for traditional and design & build projects.

Modular Construction 207

Modular Construction General Contracting Public Works Building Design 207

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Update unit price books per contract. Never pay a percentage of construction volume for JOC products and services.

Contracts 79

Contracts General Contracting Structural Systems Procurement 79

Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl. To secure a place, visit hs2.org.uk/MTC23.

General Contracting 245

General Contracting Landscaping Building Materials Plumbing 245

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This is coupled by a growing start up sector, which focuses on better materials (for example, sustainable concrete), better methods such as modular construction, and better project and contract management that rely on project software systems. However, it does raise some challenges for traditional construction contracting models.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

Contracts 78

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 78

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. Developing Contract. The post Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 89

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Schedule Management 89

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Job Order Contracting has never been easier. Examples include integrated project delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and lean job order contracting for repair, renovation, and “minor” new construction. All FM and procurement teams need is the training and tools to help them do their work. 2021 PMI Survey.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The post Job Order Contracting Overview appeared first on 4BT. Here are a few JOC Program Do’s and Don’ts.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Labor Based upon contract requirements, local labor costs may be sourced from published Davis Bacon Wage Rates, or published state data sources, or directly researched local prevailing wage rates with appropriate inclusion markups for worker compensation, unemployment, liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables.

Insurance Management 82

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 82

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 25, 2020

What is Job Order Contracting… A Job Order Contacting (JOC) Program optimizes small to medium, repetitive, and easily defined maintenance, repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects of which the scope aligns transparently with a pre-priced locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB). appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 61

Contracts General Contracting Lean Construction Procurement 61

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 92

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 92

Roads Online

APRIL 22, 2024

The Clough BMD Joint Venture has awarded a contract for works on the Darwin Ship Lift, a project representing a $215 million investment from the Northern Territory Government. The contract works, valued at $16.9 Local procurement and contract designation has been a big focus during the early stages of the project.

Lifts 64

Lifts General Contracting Government Works Procurement 64

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 12, 2023

The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user. . The project agreements clause.

Contracts 90

Contracts Building Standards General Contracting Building Commissioning 90

Plant & Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The survey found a year-on-year increase in revenue from new orders across general contracting, home building and specialist contracting, but a decrease was evident in the civil engineering sector. Data centres, pharma plants and energy generation were the most common projects delivered internationally.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Surveying Public Works Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Definition of planning, procurement, and project delivery execution methods and teams; 4. Demolition/Reuse Construction and building management activities have a major effect on the environment, human health and the economy in general. Construction 5. Use, operation and maintenance of the building; and 6.

Sustainability 93

Sustainability Property Management Project Management Energy Efficiency 93

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2020

Reliable construction cost management is virtually impossible without locally researched detailed line item unit price cost data and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Short-term thinking is generally incompatible with best value. Job Order Contracting Tools and Services.

Contracts 53

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 53

Construction Specifier

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo courtesy The LEGO Group recently appointed the program leader and general contractor to manage the construction of its more than $1 billion manufacturing site project in Richmond. Photos ©2024 The LEGO Group Gray|Hourigan, a joint venture (JV) known for sustainable industrial facility design, has been selected as the general contractor.

General Contracting 115

General Contracting Facility Management Schedule Management Site Planning 115

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Integrate assisted with the design, procurement and accelerated installation of prefabricated storm shelters and a pavilion to meet operational requirements for the new school year. Built upon nearly 20 years of experience, Integrate offers design-build, multisite project delivery, construction management, and general contracting services.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes General Contracting Prefabrication Building Design 130

Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

Procurement body Pagabo has readied firms for two new decarbonisation projects frameworks set to come out to tender in September. Both frameworks will be valued at £1.6bn and run for four years and each will have its own contracting authority.

Procurement 176

Procurement General Contracting Building Design Contracts 176

Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Analysis General election promises focus on infrastructure – but will they be delivered on? They could be likely to be right probably some of the time!

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Procurement Contracts Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. The most glaring example is BIM. BIM is not a solution, but a tool.

Procurement 60

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 60

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the current general business environment, management are always looking for new ideas to minimize procurement cycle and at the same time reduce cost. Forward auction and the purchase order, or PO, for short, are two critical characteristics of the contemporary approaches to procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Cost Control Contracts 52

Constructlaw

MARCH 16, 2023

Virginia Senate Bill 550, which took effect on January 1, bans “pay-if-paid” clauses in both private contracts (Section 11-4.6) and public contracts (Section 2.2-4354). Private Contracts Section 11-4.6 Private Contracts Section 11-4.6 Public Contracts Section 2.2-4354

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Public Works Contracts Procurement 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting. While all are “relational contracting and/or relational project delivery methods” they can vary in terms of level of development, available tools, and actual work scope.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 56

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 56

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Understanding the public tender process is essential for businesses looking to secure government contracts or large-scale construction projects. Public tenders provide equal opportunities for all qualified bidders, ensuring that contracts are awarded transparently and based on merit. What is the Public Tender Process?

Public Works 52

Public Works General Contracting Project Management Consulting Contracts 52

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

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Improved Efficiency : Smart contracts on the blockchain automate various processes, such as payments and deliveries, reducing delays and administrative costs. Material Procurement Blockchain facilitates transparent and efficient procurement processes. This automation leads to faster project completion and lower overall costs.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Local and general market conditions. Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. 4bt.us – LEAN Construction Solutions – Locally researched detailed unit price cost data, Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, Job Order Contracting tools and services.

Estimating 92

Estimating Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 92

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. EPC company procures materials, parts, and equipment from foreign companies, it typically requires the foreign company to resolve its dispute in U.S.

Procurement 40

Procurement Contracts General Contracting Permits 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management.

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2019

Job Order Contracting BASICS. Contracts may be renewable via option years, for up to four additional years based upon applicable laws/regulations. The total value of all jobs performed in a one-year contract term shall not exceed the maximum threshold amount. The latter is a factor, generally around 1.2

Contracts 46

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Public Works 46

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 72

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 72

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2024

A Job Order Contract (JOC) coefficient refers to a multiplier that is used to adjust the prices in a JOC contract. Coefficient : The coefficient in a JOC is a factor that adjusts the unit prices established in the contract. JOC Coefficients less than 1.0 The coefficient should typically not be less than 1.0. or higher.

General Contracting 76

General Contracting Contracts Estimating Construction Equipment 76

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

In considering updates to its C-700 General Conditions standard contract document, the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) spent “a lot of time” consulting with experts to determine what insurance provisions should be included, EJCDC Construction and Procurement Subcommittee Chairperson James Brown told professionals attending (..)

Contracts 120

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Engineering 120

Construction Law

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The government’s bid to “transform public procurement” in the UK has now reached the statute books, with the Procurement Act 2023 receiving Royal Assent on 26 October. The relevant Green Paper – Transforming Public Procurement – was published three years ago so the Cabinet Office should be up to speed on the secondary legislation.

Procurement 40

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Contracts 40