Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

It will be open to public bodies to use including blue light services, housing associations, healthcare, education, aviation, highways and infrastructure, rail, and nuclear. Firms can submit bids through the procurement portal until 16 May. The framework will be split into three lots: Mechanical; Electrical; and M&E. .

Infrastructure Development 197

Infrastructure Development Public Works Procurement Contracts 197

Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It is understandable that local government entities would like their public works projects to generate jobs for local residents. The public procurement laws, however, with their emphasis on open competition, generally prevent hometown favoritism.

Public Works 136

Public Works General Contracting Government Works Procurement 136

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

By Bruce Jervis Any contractor preparing to bid or sign a contract should be concerned about the project owner’s ability to pay for the work. It matters not whether the owner is public, corporate or nonprofit.

Public Works 133

Public Works Procurement Contracts 133

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Job Order Contracting has never been easier. Improvement is never easy and is especially difficult in the public sector where the same methods have been in place for decades. Savvy public facility management professionals are diligently working to significantly alter the ‘status quo’ and achieve significant performance gains.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 93

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 93

Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

The 116 winning consultants have been confirmed for a country-wide £30m framework to help support new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes.

Project Management Consulting 204

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Quality Control Building Controls 204

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

The Company will develop an advanced utility relocation (AUR) plan, coordinate public art integration and develop alternative alignments, preliminary cost estimates and 360-degree renderings while engaging the public and key area stakeholders throughout the project. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN.

Contracts 100

Contracts Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Public Works 100

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2016

By Bruce Jervis The standard contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects gives an architect the duty to protect its project owner by rejecting nonconforming work. Yet, the AIA documents disclaim architect responsibility for the contractor’s work. This creates a dilemma.

Public Works 121

Public Works Procurement Contracts 121

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 14, 2022

Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds that require minimum design. JOC is a process that integrates “construction” planning, procurement, and project delivery leveraging robust LEAN methods and workflows.

Contracts 86

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Building Design 86

Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

The APM Systems Contract worth around £270m will include a 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract for the transit system. HS2 also confirmed tendering for the £150m main infrastructure works package on the elevated transit system will start later next year.

Public Works 141

Public Works Contracts Maintenance Procurement 141

Construction Dive

MAY 21, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Unimpeded physical access to the site is essential for a contractor’s efficient performance of the work. Yet, the property that affords site access is almost always controlled by others – the project owner, public authorities or other third parties.

Cost Control 134

Cost Control Public Works Procurement Contracts 134

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. are not suitable for work scope developing or costing. Tools and services should be procured to support owner requirements.

Procurement 80

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 80

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Job Order Contracting is a LEAN process and should never be used to simply speed procurement or bypass critical assurances against improper practices. Many public sector organizations don’t have a complete view of their JOC processes. The post Job Order Contracting is a LEAN Process appeared first on 4BT. Higher Costs.

Contracts 81

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Procurement 81

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. 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 83

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 83

Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2013

By Bruce Jervis In the solicitation of bids for public contracts, it is common to require bidders to list their intended subcontractors for major components of the work, usually trade by trade. Bid listing of subcontractors is frequently mandated by state or local procurement law.

Public Works 120

Public Works Contracts Procurement 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 73

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 73

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

Procurement 74

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 74

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Navigating public procurement regulations is crucial for construction companies aiming to secure government contracts. This article provides key guidelines on public procurement regulations and highlights essential resources for staying compliant. 9184 and GPPB Guidelines. Key elements include: 1.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Government Works 52

Roads Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

Two new tenders for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project in Queensland have now been released to market, coinciding with the opening of a brand new information and engagement centre for the community to learn more about the project and associated works. The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line is a proposed 37.8

Geotechnical Engineering 104

Geotechnical Engineering Public Works Procurement Government Works 104

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 59

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 59

Construction News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Firms looking to win significant government contracts will have to show they pay invoices within 30 days, it has been announced.

Public Works 52

Public Works Government Works Procurement Contracts 52

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. Established long-term collaborative working relationships that deliver value and purpose. Adjustment factor evaluations.

Contracts 74

Contracts General Contracting Structural Systems Procurement 74

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 29, 2023

The majority of traditional Job Order Contracts are failures because Job Order Contracting is a whole body of knowledge that involves the assembly and creation of high performing teams that perform upfront and all aspects of project lifecycle work well. see JOC Program audits – [link] 4BT (Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us)

Contracts 66

Contracts Procurement Public Works 66

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. Absolutely not.

Contracts 73

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 73

Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2022

Some encouraging activity has been seen on the public procurement front recently, all well reported on in Construction Law. The Minister seems to have decided to set about reforming procurement first. Professor David Mosey’s recent report on frameworks has been a stand out contribution.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Environmental Consulting 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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Lean Construction 52

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. With any construction project, every penny counts and efficiency is paramount.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Stakeholder Engagement Building Optimization 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lean construction aims to embody the benefits of the Master Builder concept, as does Advanced Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance Partnering. The contractor is on-call for various jobs under a pre-negotiated contract, making them the go-to for all construction-related tasks within the scope.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 73

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 73

Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2021

LEAN Facilities Repair and Renovation is a programmatic systems approach that integrates the planning, procurement, and project delivery process for public sector facilities owners and their design/builders. Furthermore, work flows, documents, and required approvals are clearly defined for all participants and stakeholders.

Lean Construction 99

Lean Construction Building Optimization Public Works Procurement 99

Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

But the National Audit Office has had a good stab at it in its latest report on good practice for public sector contracting authorities. ( [link] ). Advisers were appointed and details gathered about department’s contracts with Carillion. Nick Barrett.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Why is understanding LEAN Job Order Contracting important to every public sector real property owner? The simple fact is that Job Order Contracting is poorly understood, and traditional deployments have been far from uniform and have not delivered anticipated outcomes.

Contracts 53

Contracts Public Works Property Management Procurement 53

Construction News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Contractors are being sought for a £100m scaffolding framework to be used across the public sector. Purchasing body Procurement Assist has published an official notice of the forthcoming five-year deal.

Public Works 105

Public Works Procurement Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 65

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 65

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Effective logistics and procurement are crucial for project success. Ensuring that materials are delivered on time and that procurement processes are efficient can significantly impact project timelines, costs, and overall quality. For insights on creating efficiency in construction logistics, check out Conwize’s article.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Optimization Site Planning Project Management 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

Building Information Management

JULY 17, 2015

Defining best value procurement and construction is a critical step toward improving overall productivity with respect to facility renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new builds. Owners need methods to evaluate contractors that offer best value for work to be accomplished. What documentation and reporting is required?

Procurement 45

Procurement Contracts Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Public sector facilities stewardship has traditionally received poor grades. The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Learn more about readily available solutions that work! contact-form].

Public Works 84

Public Works Procurement Facility Management Estimating 84