Construction Enquirer

JUNE 25, 2023

Cardiff City Council has signed off an enabling works deal with Morgan Sindall to rebuild the 900-place Willows High School. enabling works signals the go-ahead for the latest scheme to be delivered under the Band B, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme.

Public Works 217

Public Works Procurement Contracts Sustainability 217

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) 76

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

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 68

Contracts Procurement Public Works 68

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

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

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 7, 2023

Twenty-four contractors have secured places on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework. The refreshed construction framework for councils and public bodies in the north east is estimated to be worth around £800m.

Public Works 190

Public Works Infrastructure Development Procurement Estimating 190

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 89

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Building Design 89

Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Skanska has been named as preferred bidder for the £450m Kent Roads contract on the Lower Thames Crossing project. A winner for the main £2bn tunneling contract will be announced later this year with the BFV JV, Bouygues Murphy JV and Dragados-Hochtief JV on the shortlist.

Government Works 209

Government Works Public Works Contracts Infrastructure Development 209

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) 96

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 96

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 84

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Procurement 84

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 96

Geotechnical Engineering Public Works Procurement Government Works 96

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 86

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 86

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Companies highlighted in the Grenfell Inquiry report for their role on the disaster that killed 72 people will be barred from working on public sector contracts, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

Contracts 40

Contracts Public Works Procurement 40

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 83

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 83

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 55

Contracts Public Works Property Management Procurement 55

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

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

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 Maintenance Contracts Procurement 141

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

The Construction Index

MAY 8, 2024

Procure Partnerships Framework is inviting companies to tender for its second-generation professional services framework for public works in England. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Procurement 64

Procurement Public Works Contracts 64

Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2015

Government work represents approximately 27%-28% of all construction dollars put in place annually according to Department of Commerce monthly spending reports. Federal and federally funded public works represent a good chunk of this work. To learn more about these challenges and issues, WPL Publishing Co., Thank you.

Surveying 122

Surveying Contracts Government Works Closeout 122

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

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. for normal work hours. Factors for non-normal work hours or other conditions (high security areas, etc.)

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award.

Facility Management 86

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 86

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from “traditional” JOC program deployments is several key area. Any definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting involves… Direct owner leadership . The post Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 52

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

billion small business set-aside shipbuilding contract to a business concern that was later determined to be other than a small business. On October 4, 2022, the SBA issued a size determination finding that the prospective awardee was an eligible small business and “manufacturer” for the small business set-aside procurement purposes.

Contracts 52

Contracts Government Works Public Works Procurement 52

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. Only when the detail is revealed can procurement professionals start to work out how the “transformational” system is to work in practice.

Procurement 40

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Contracts 40

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

Stickles brings to Bowman over three decades of experience working with transportation departments and highway administrations, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Maryland State Highway Administration and the Maryland Port Administration. About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

Project Management Consulting 100

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Public Works 100

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! To what extent will these pledges translate into policies, they ask.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Procurement Contracts Public Works 52

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 88

Public Works Procurement Facility Management Estimating 88

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 66

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 66

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

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. It also includes major repairs or replacement of facility components (usually accomplished by contract) that are expected to occur periodically throughout the lifecycle of facilities.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 72