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Monitoring and Controlling Procurements Digitally  

Wrench

The value of procured items in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects can vary depending on project specifics, but typically, it ranges from 60% to 80% of the total project cost. Collaborative Nature of Work Another aspect of procurements which makes it time consuming is the sheer number of stakeholders involved.

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Paul Kaufmann joins HNTB as senior director of bus fleets for transit & rail practice

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Top Five Construction Procurement Best Practices

Trekker Group

Procurement in construction can be difficult. Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. In fact, over 50 percent of chief procurement officers agree that underutilizing automation technologies is a huge project management risk.

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Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

It’s now easier that ever to Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery… that, in the past, have resulted in rampant waste and poor satisfaction for everyone involved. The post Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services is essential to minimizing costs and ensuring quality and safety. A professional, efficient procurement system begins with sound policies implemented through systematic, programmatic procedures. contact-form].

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge. On-time delivery. The Path Forward: Is EPCM Right for You?

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Guide to Construction Services Procurement and Management

Job Order Contracting

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.