Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2023

Topics addressed include characteristics of resilience and sustainability; incorporation of resilience and sustainability into projects; practical guidance; policy, project definition, and planning; design, procurement and construction; and case studies.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management 246

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

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As has been the case for the past 15 years or so however, there seems to be little of a central government plan to deal with the issues or sign of willingness to fund the work that common sense would suggest needs to be done as a priority. Public procurement in the UK is a mess. Why is that, he asked. Good question.

Procurement 40

Procurement Government Works Infrastructure Development Public Works 40

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 Quality Assurance Procurement Public Works 130

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In his new role as director, Mortensen will lead the division’s site planners, civil engineers and landscape architects who work on projects across the United States in retail/commercial, mixed use, industrial, senior living, health care, residential, hospitality/entertainment, higher education and K-12, and office.

Site Planning 264

Site Planning Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Landscaping 264

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. Contractors and suppliers should be appointed early on a conditional basis, to improve and agree safety proposals and reduce risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Building Standards Building Design 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 84

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 84

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 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

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 67

Procurement Public Works Contracts 67

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 99

Geotechnical Engineering Public Works Procurement Government Works 99

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

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 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] ). As it turned out there were 65 contingency plans that had been drawn up by no fewer than 26 public bodies. Nick Barrett.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Risk Management 52

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

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

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this role, Borushko will spearhead the expansion of Bowman’s comprehensive services across the Western United States while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the private and public sectors. He possesses expertise in operational management, strategic planning, business development, client relations and program management.

Environmental Consulting 130

Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Public Works Construction Management 130

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

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 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

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on a New Method to Materials Procurement Can Improve Building Sustainability, the Bridgwater Road Junction Will Be Built Soon, and an Innovative US Construction Company Has Opened Offices in Rotherwas to Expand its UK Presence appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Procurement Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability 62

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

Roads Online

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand, (PTAANZ) the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Roads Australia (RA), and consultancy Arup have joined in an Australian first to push for such action to accelerate decarbonisation. To view the full report, click here.

Government Works 99

Government Works Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Public Works 99

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

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 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

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 70

Public Works Procurement Change Management Maintenance 70

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

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 87

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Procurement 87

Construction News

JUNE 20, 2023

Contractors have been alerted to £4bn worth of construction and civils work on public utilities projects. Public sector procurement body Scape unveiled two frameworks, each of which will run for four years with an option to extend by a further two years.

Public Works 64

Public Works Procurement 64

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. This work includes regular roof replacement, refinishing of wall surfaces, repairing and replacement of heating and cooling systems, replacing tile and carpeting, and similar types of work.

Sustainability 73

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 73

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 89

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 89

Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

HS2 also confirmed tendering for the £150m main infrastructure works package on the elevated transit system will start later next year. The capital investment element is costed at around £65m with the cost of operation and maintenance over 25 years expected to be worth £205m.

Public Works 141

Public Works Maintenance Contracts Procurement 141

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 Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Job order contracting” is a procurement method used for maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of a facility when the work is of a recurring nature but the delivery times, type, and quantities of work required are indefinite. Giving PUBLIC NOTICE of the project; 3.

Contracts 591

Contracts Building Codes Public Works Government Works 591