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

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 151

Public Works General Contracting Government Works Procurement 151

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 105

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Procurement 105

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 105

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Building Design 105

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 103

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 103

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) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 105

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 105

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

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 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

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 96

Contracts Procurement Public Works 96

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 132

Public Works Procurement Contracts 132

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 103

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Structural Systems 103

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) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 98

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 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

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

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 128

Public Works Procurement Contracts 128

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 77

Contracts Public Works Procurement Property Management 77

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 140

Cost Control Public Works Procurement Contracts 140

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 71

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 71

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

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) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A major procurement provider has appointed 126 firms to a 660m retrofit and decarbonisation framework for public sector work.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Sustainability Contracts 52

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 Procurement Contracts 120

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 111

Geotechnical Engineering Public Works Procurement Government Works 111

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 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

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

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 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

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 105

Public Works Procurement Facility Management Estimating 105

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

Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 3, 2025

67% of Irish construction companies report no (48%) or low (19%) involvement in public infrastructure projects, according to the latest CIF Construction Outlook Survey. This trend is expected to continue in Quarter One 2025, with particularly strong growth in specialist contracting and companies with a turnover of +9m.

Public Works 52

Public Works Surveying General Contracting Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. Owner and design-builder planning, procurement, and project delivery teams MUST work together within a common information environment and share clearly defined, mutually beneficial goals. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. NEXT STEPS.

Public Works 105

Public Works Property Management Procurement Lean Construction 105

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 95

Maintenance Sustainability Procurement Facility Management 95

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 98

Maintenance Public Works Facility Management Procurement 98

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 105

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 105

Construction News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Procurement specialist Fusion21 has advertised up to 1.5bn of retrofit and refurbishment work. The body invited interest in a four-year decarbonisation framework covering homes and public buildings.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Contracts 52

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) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 104