Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 5 Do all planning, procurement, and project delivery teams understand and agree with the construction cost estimate? #6

Construction Management 75

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 75

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A report from think tank Reform says the public have a feeling that the State simply isn’t working. While that view might be overstating the case a bit, public procurement certainly isn’t working as it should, as Reform’s report An efficiency mindset: prioritising efficiency in Whitehall’s everyday work, convincingly argues.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Government Works Budgeting 52

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

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

The completion of the Cairo Monorail will create the first public transportation links from the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City to the Cairo metropolitan area, facilitating the movement of residents and visitors of Greater Cairo and reducing the usage of private cars, leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Public Works Project Management Electrical Systems 246

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

The introduction of building services lots will allow public sector partners access to firms carrying out decarbonisation works as well as other M&E-based project work, including EV charging points, solar panel installation and heating improvements. The framework was set up for the council by consultant Concertus.

General Contracting 207

General Contracting Modular Construction Public Works Building Design 207

The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

This concept, embodied carbon , is one important focus area for RMI , a nonprofit that works to transform energy systems in order to secure a zero-carbon built environment. Procurement makes a big difference,” he says. Case Study: Vali Mews is a collection of four missing middle homes in Phoenix, Arizona.

Environmental Consulting 285

Environmental Consulting Building Materials Energy Efficiency Procurement 285

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Supporting public and private sector clients, Dennis specializes in delivering general civil infrastructure planning and design; program and construction management and oversight; environmental and geotechnical services for traffic and transportation; intelligent transportation systems (ITS), aviation, water resources and public sector facilities.

Project Management Consulting 263

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Geotechnical Engineering Schedule Management 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 11, 2023

HDR’s services include track, transit systems, traffic, architectural and other civil design; procurement support; public engagement and operations. HDR has worked on streetcar projects in more than 30 cities across North America, including the nearby Kansas City streetcar and its Main Street and Riverfront extensions.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Project Management Facility Management Public Works 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2024

CMAR enables the owner, contractor, and engineer to align and work in partnership from early engagement through construction delivery, providing the best outcome for the client, community, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement 263

Stakeholder Engagement Infrastructure Development Project Management Public Works 263

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

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

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 135

Public Works General Contracting Government Works Procurement 135

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 18, 2023

The Kent Roads contract will deliver the southern part of the route that connects the A2/M2 to the tunnel approach, and includes almost four miles of new road and structures, one of the widest green bridges in Europe, a new public park, and 12 miles of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Government Works 209

Government Works Public Works Contracts Infrastructure Development 209

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

APRIL 8, 2025

Benefits Superior Cost Visibility Improved Cost Management Detailed Scope of Work Development Fewer Errors and Omissions Every successful project rests upon a foundation of robust process, skilled teams, reliable tools, and actionable information. Lets work together to make it happen.

Estimating 93

Estimating Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems 93

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. Featured …Contractor Left Unpaid by Bankrupt NonprofitAgency Was Justified in Ignoring GAO Procurement Decision

Public Works 130

Public Works Procurement Contracts 130

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 122

Public Works Procurement Contracts 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Nationally recognized expert brings four decades of experience in the procurement, zero- emission transition and operation of bus fleets and maintenance facility design BOSTON – Paul Kaufmann has joined HNTB as senior director of bus fleets and associate vice president, serving the firm’s transit and rail practice.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Procurement Quality Assurance Public Works 130

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

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 133

Cost Control Public Works Procurement Contracts 133

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 124

Surveying Contracts Government Works Closeout 124

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. This results in a waste of public funds of 30%-40%+, or billions annually. . Continuous improvement.

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When completed, the Cairo Monorail will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world, and will represent the first public transportation links from the New Administrative Capital and the 6th of October City to the Cairo metropolitan area. Abdel Fattah notes that the station work along this section is at about 45 percent.

Structural Systems 299

Structural Systems Electrical Systems Government Works Public Works 299

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. For more detailed regulations, you can refer to the Republic Act No.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Government Works 52

Construction News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said this week that in order to help small businesses, Whitehall procurement rules will be strengthened to speed up large companies’… The post Hunt unveils public work ban for late-paying contractors appeared first on Construction News.

Public Works 52

Public Works Government Works Procurement Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

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 General Contracting 105

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. Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method?

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has been awarded a place on a procurement framework with the University of Cumbria, achieving the highest score of any of the bidders in the chosen lot. The team worked hard to produce this bid in what was a rigorous tender process.

Environmental Consulting 130

Environmental Consulting Public Works Procurement Engineering 130

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

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. It can only be hoped that the Minister will not be allowed to back-pedal his Penny-Farthing on procurement reform.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Environmental Consulting 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. Identify and prioritize work.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 appeared first on 4BT.

Public Works 96

Public Works Procurement Change Management Project Management 96

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

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

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