Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Recognized throughout the industry as a leading technical expert in the procurement of bus fleets, facilities and operations, Kaufmann will serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert to public transit agencies as they maintain and grow their bus fleets and facilities and examine conversion to zero-emission propulsion technologies.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Procurement Quality Assurance Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars have already made their mark on the AEC industry through exceptional technical capability, leadership, effective teaching and research, and public service. Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

The combination of owner support and a programmatic LEAN JOC Program integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on-time and on-budget, without excessive administrative cost or burden. Status Quo.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 7, 2023

In his new role, Clark will work closely with the Board of Directors and Foundation supporters to propel the organization to new heights. He will work to strengthen connections between industry partners and educational institutions, providing transformative educational experiences for students across the country.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Quality Assurance 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN JOC Programs mitigate change order and/or “supplemental job order” (a fancy term for change orders), as Owners and Design-builders work directly together on an early and ongoing basis to create and agree upon a detailed Scope of Work and associated detailed line-item proposal and approved workorder.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

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. Assure an early and ongoing understanding of requirements among all project participants.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

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 Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 105

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

She’s happy because her daughter and other Schell kids enjoy working at The Coffee House, a somewhat subtle company front that not only serves up tasty caffeinated beverages and snacks but exemplifies Schell’s creative branding (see Building the Brand ). We go on vacations together, hang out on the weekends, and grab a beer after work.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Construction Management Warranty Insurance Management 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Lack of accountability and poor training of public sector procurement professionals. #3. Poor leadership across the public sector with respect to facilities/built environment asset life-cycle management. A Detailed Scope of Work and Locally Researched Construction Cost Data are Critical Components.

Procurement 103

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 103

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Public and private sector real property owners pay the bills, thus are ultimately responsible. #2. However, margins can be as high as 42% for remodeling, and 34% for specialty work. Specialty work. A fact support and noted for decades by several GAO Studies.). #3. Levels of waste currently average 20%-50%+. #4. Contact Us.

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Public Works Property Management Budgeting 97

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Learn more?

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2021

It is up to an owner to define, implement, and manage a robust, repeatable, and efficient process to assure best value project planning, procurement, and project delivery, including building strong, outcome-focused internal and external teams. People never want to be part of the process, but they want to be part of the outcome.

Quality Assurance 81

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement 81

Field Wire

APRIL 4, 2023

Since 2016, UK contractor Speller Metcalfe has used Fieldwire to manage quality assurance and snagging, as well as tracking progress and task reporting with their subcontractors. With innovation and excellence in mind, Speller Metcalfe adopted Fieldwire to help them increase their quality and efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Schedule Management Insurance Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Whether it’s for a commercial building, a residential complex, or a public facility, installing a lift requires careful planning and preparation to ensure smooth execution. A reputable contractor will not only ensure high-quality work but also provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the process.

Lifts 64

Lifts Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Safety Regulations 64

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Public sector Job Order Contracting is poised to reach a significantly higher level of performance via increased levels of competence combined with an integral set of innovative LEAN tools and services. The benefits, however, can only be achieved with competent actors with leadership skills capable of program level oversight.

Contracts 52

Contracts Quality Assurance Public Works Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Facility Management 66

CCR Magazine

MAY 11, 2024

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home is certainly more convenient than using a public charging station, but what are the other benefits? There may be a line at the nearest public charging station. There may be a line at the nearest public charging station. EV charging stations at work are a plus and a convenience.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Public Works Building Codes Electrical Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently assure quality repair, renovation, repair, maintenance and new construction outcomes on-time and on-budget. All the support tools and services are readily available( see example ). Enabling and supporting technology.

Contracts 71

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 71

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Recent studies by the Public Policy Institute of California reveal that overdraft far exceeds available local supplies, and extensive land fallowing is likely. While many agencies actively engage diverse viewpoints in decision-making, more work is needed to build coalitions.

Change Management 130

Change Management Infrastructure Development Facility Management Project Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 19, 2020

Many, if not most, public sector procurement professionals view their role as simply shuffling paperwork to enable the bidding and contracting of construction firms as quickly as possible. Procurement must work directly; with builders and other construction, architectural, engineering and other service providers on an early and ongoing basis.

Procurement 71

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

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

First, the quality of currently available offsets is often low and the offset market continues to struggle to establish reliability and transparency. The CCQI assessment methodology then identifies and weights which of these factors are most significant for carbon credit quality. The Carbon Credit Offset Initiative scoring tool.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

KCM Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

They have worked with Pardee Homes for 20 years, Procopio for 15 years, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation for 9 years, and Wakeland Housing and Development for 6 years. “We I would like to thank all of the clients we have worked with over the years,” said Gordon Kovtun. “It

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Building Code Compliance Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Lean Construction 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Richard Cave, Ventia’s Project Land 8120 Project Director, says CEA, along with JCB (one of their primary equipment suppliers) was an obvious choice for the project, with the company having a proven record catering for similar works. JCB CEA showed a collaborative and engaged approach from the start. Image supplied by CEA.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Construction Machinery Contracts Construction Equipment 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

With the availability of LEAN integrated IDIQ procurement and project delivery solutions, benefits including the consistent completion of quality projects on-time and on-budget and in full compliance. That said, there are multiple phases and check and balances to assure best value, financially transparent and compliant outcomes.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Quality Assurance 66

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Documented procedures, workflows, internal and external control procedures and other requirements associated with a JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) are critical to assuring compliance and a successful program. Multiple JOC audits performance by public agencies are available on the Internet.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Quality Control Public Works 40

Roads Online

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a key researcher and developer of practical solutions, the organisation works to push the envelope as a central hub for transport research, policy and project work. It’s a much better and nicer environment to work and travel in. We all learn from each other.” It’s about getting people out of the sky and into trains.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution Government Works Public Works 105

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. test results summary, quality assurance measures etc.)

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. test results summary, quality assurance measures etc.)

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

In the public sector contracts may require Davis Bacon Wage Rates or prevailing wage rates, or both, with the usage of the higher of the two. Markups include worker compensation and unemployment per state in which work is performed. Quality / Quantity. Sales tax is generally not added unless requested.

Estimating 85

Estimating General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 85

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency. LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds Time for Change Introduction 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.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Facility Management Public Works 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2019

Clear Scope of Work – Detailed line time cost data delivers the requisite granularity to assure that ALL parties involved understand what is being repaired, renovation, or built and how… including owners, builders, A/Es, procurement, facilities management, and oversight groups. contact-form].

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Public Works Facility Management 40

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 17, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Customer Experience Can Revive Construction, UK Building Plastic Trash Grows 15 Times Faster Than EU, Mace for Public Sector Construction Strategy and Balfour Beatty in UK Rise at Construction Margins appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The diminishing quality of customer service is a common complaint.

Project Management Consulting 64

Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Environmental Consulting Building Commissioning 64