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 11, 2023

HDR’s services include track, transit systems, traffic, architectural and other civil design; procurement support; public engagement and operations. The project will use the construction manager at risk delivery method. HDR is an industry leader in modern streetcar planning, design and program management.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Project Management Facility Management Public Works 246

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

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 72

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 72

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

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. contact-form].

Collaboration 88

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 88

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. These methods support project stakeholders in working according to a risk-and-reward sharing principle and boost performance-based process management.

Facility Management 66

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Public Works 66

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

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 80

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

DERWOOD, MARYLAND — Work is underway on the landmark David F. This is one of the most unique projects I have worked on,” added Ariel Coreth, project manager at WSP. WSP serving as engineer of record for Maryland’s David F. WSP is proud to contribute to projects that take energy evolution forward.” About WSP in the U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Federal Government procurement fraud remains at best a severe risk, and at worst, rampant. FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT: OMB Should Improve Guidelines and Working-Group Efforts to Support Agencies’ Implementation of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. GAO-19-34: Published: Dec 4, 2018. Status : Open.

Procurement 40

Procurement Risk Management Government Works Budgeting 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stakeholder and Construction CMAR delivery 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 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

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. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 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. Risk of Fraud. FIVE issues associated with inefficient and ineffective JOC PROCESSES.

Contracts 84

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Procurement 84

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. Leverage technology.

Project Management Consulting 83

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 83

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Step 3: Monitor Progress and Continuously Improve All projects bring risks and problems.

Facility Management 85

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 85

Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Insurance Policy Drafting – an underrated skill Our insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates warns against failing to pay attention to the drafting of policies.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Public Works Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Owners and facilities management professionals provide leadership and support. Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery. and share risk as well as rewards. #7. Four BT, LLC.

Facility Management 82

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 82

Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

This delivery method requires the firms designing and building the new facility to put their profits at risk should the construction project exceed agreed-upon pricing, rather than putting the County at risk for unplanned expenses. Granger Construction was selected to lead Ottawa County’s project based on proven IPD expertise.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement 98

Roads Online

JULY 26, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine sits down with Donald Cant Watts Corke’s management team to hear about the company’s instrumental consultation works on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, as well as why the current contract distribution model is leaving much to be desired. Leslie Chung, Director – Infrastructure – DCWC.

Government Works 89

Government Works Risk Management Project Management Consulting Project Management 89

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It created the WAVE program to help businesses anywhere in the world address water on an enterprise level, moving beyond non-contextual water management targets to develop meaningful strategies, goals, and actions.

Environmental Impact Assessment 111

Environmental Impact Assessment Plumbing Systems Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 111

Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Editor’s comment Evolution can disrupt more than revolution The new Procurement Act comes into force next year. Editor Nick Barrett says much detail on how the new regime will work is still awaited, and should be carefully scrutinised when published. Claims Building a case by extrapolation – should failure be the default?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Procurement Building Standards Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 86

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 86

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 111

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Engineering Building Design Risk Management 111

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. Is your organization ready?

Environmental Impact Assessment 90

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Facility Management Energy Efficiency 90

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Cabinet Office has announced new measures to deliver social value through public procurement in ‘Taking Account of Social Value in the Award of Central Government Contracts’. Previously, under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, social value only had to be ‘considered’.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Works Public Works Contracts 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. Pre-plan projects from start to finish, while identifying potential risks and their solutions. What documentation and reporting is required?

Procurement 45

Procurement Contracts Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . Collaboration takes hard work—especially on complex projects. models, documents, etc.).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

The Construction Seyt

MARCH 6, 2023

These include transactional, litigation, international dispute resolution, and public procurement. Ashley Sherwood represents general contractors, subcontractors, and developers of all sizes on complex private and public construction projects at the state and federal level, as well as internationally.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Infrastructure Development Insurance Management Government Works 52

PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Instead, focus on setting a realistic budget with the help of your finance team or project manager. Inform your project manager of whether you need things done more quickly so that they can give you a realistic date without sacrificing quality. Construction work is a dangerous profession.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any Public Sector real property owner. The Public Sector facilities management sector has long suffered from poor productivity growth and high levels economic and environmental waste.

Collaboration 49

Collaboration Procurement Lean Construction General Contracting 49

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The DCA, which represents 16 California Public Water Agencies (PWA), is served by the California DWR State Water Project, a statewide public utility responsible for water and electricity infrastructure. Bradner stated that they would procure TBM contractors early to begin construction of tunnel and launch shafts in 2033 or 2034. “So,

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Permits Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

As such, it should include all costs and the value of any resources needed to complete the work. Risk and Uncertainty: Costs should be determined for uncertainties within an estimate. There should be a disciplined and comprehensive method of assessing and reassessing project risk and uncertainty.

Estimating 77

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 77

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.) may also be required.

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Increased satisfaction in working relationships. management. Akintoye, A.,

Collaboration 87

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 87