Construction Enquirer

JULY 14, 2023

The Department for Transport has approved plans for the vast A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down upgrade including a tunnel under the historic Stonehenge site. Costain and Mott MacDonald have been awarded the £60m contract to be the project’s Delivery Assurance Partner to help co-ordinate and oversee construction of the scheme.

Site Planning 241

Site Planning Contracts Approvals 241

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Victoria have been approved, marking a major milestone for the project. Related stories: Designs released for major VIC freeway works Contract award for $386.5M Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au

Approvals 105

Approvals Landscaping Construction Equipment Project Management 105

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A joint venture of Downer and CPB Contractors has been awarded a contract to deliver the planning phase of the Australian Defence Force’s proposed Woomera Redevelopment Program in South Australia. These works will form part of the Australian Defence Force’s submission for Federal Government approval.

Contracts 105

Contracts Infrastructure Development Government Works Approvals 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits. The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat.

Contracts 104

Contracts Project Management Consulting Approvals Insurance Management 104

Construction News

APRIL 9, 2025

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs approved the Development Consent… The post Cambridge sewage plant relocation project approved appeared first on Construction News.

Approvals 52

Approvals Contracts 52

Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2023

The New South Wales Government has awarded a contract for works on Moss Vale Station, to increase the safety and accessibility of the station precinct. Detailed design, planning and heritage approvals are now underway, with construction work to start in early 2024. Related stories: Preparations progressing on $2.2B

Contracts 105

Contracts Government Works Approvals 105

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

for review and approval by architects, engineers, or project owners. This process ensures compliance with contract documents and design intent. These digital platforms centralize the entire workflow, from submittal creation and distribution to review, approval, and distribution of revised documents.

Approvals 105

Approvals Cost Control Risk Management Project Management 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Tonkin Highway, Roe Highway to Kelvin Road project has been separated into two contracts of work. The first contract (Hale Road to Welshpool Road) includes new interchanges at Hale Road (partial connection with north-facing ramps) and Welshpool Road East (full connections), including widening Tonkin Highway.

Contracts 105

Contracts Government Works Infrastructure Development Ramps 105

Construction Enquirer

MAY 22, 2023

With the legal process now over, National Highways will begin putting plans in place for the start of main construction on the £507m contract. We’ll now start putting plans in motion that will see the start of main construction on the project begin by the end of the year, subject to governance approvals.”

Government Works 230

Government Works Surveying Approvals Contracts 230

Roads Online

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In Queensland, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has awarded Seymour Whyte, in a joint venture with John Holland, the contract to deliver stage one of the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade project. Image: tmr.qld.gov.au

Contracts 104

Contracts Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Public Works 104

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting is far superior to “traditional” JOC Program approaches. 4BT PEP JOC Knowledge-based Technology Platform Multi-level, multi-format training and support services [contact-form] The post 2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Contracts Public Works Building Materials 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a contract for design development activities on the Woomera Redevelopment Program in South Australia. CPB and Downer’s works on the project will form part of the Department of Defence’s submission for Parliamentary and Government approval.

Contracts 104

Contracts Infrastructure Development Government Works Building Materials 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2023

The UK’s largest ground investigation project to date is to be undertaken this year by RSK/Structural Soils as part of a major National Highways infrastructure contract. The contract started in early March and is programmed to last 22 weeks, drawing on the skills of 14 additional RSK Group companies.

Contracts 130

Contracts Project Management Approvals Engineering 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation. Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Via Four BT, LLC – Innovative, compliant, and best value job order contracting solutions. Contractor attend the JSM on time with appropriate personnel? Learn more or get a price.

Contracts 104

Contracts Closeout Schedule Management Change Management 104

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The steps we’re taking today will speed up the development of one of our biggest projects, Sizewell C, towards final approval, which would enable construction to start as soon as possible, supporting thousands of jobs for communities in Suffolk and across the country.

Government Works 236

Government Works Site Planning Procurement Approvals 236

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Newforma Konekt, a comprehensive system for managing all project information, including contractual change approvals, empowers teams to track and document every change clearly and efficiently, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders have access to the same information.

Change Management 100

Change Management Project Management Contracts Risk Management 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Compare current and planned program procedures and workflows, including approvals/forms, etc.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Structural Systems Procurement 103

Roads Online

JULY 4, 2023

million contract to design and construct enhancement works on the Inland Rail project. Related stories: Downer awarded $540M road maintenance contract Construction begins on $625M WA big battery $171M contract awarded for level crossing removals Melvyn Maylin, Inland Rail Director of Program Delivery for Albury to Parkes, said that $2.7

Contracts 98

Contracts Approvals Maintenance 98

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This opens doors to lucrative contracts and projects that are otherwise inaccessible. Make sure they align with client-specific requirements to avoid delays in the approval process. Achieve Excellence with Safety Services Company Ready to boost your contracting business with ISNetworld® Certification?

Safety Regulations 122

Safety Regulations Building Standards Change Management Project Management Consulting 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2025

The Dallas City Council approved a $22.3 million contract with KAI on Jan. DALLAS – KAI has been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services to expand and renovate the home of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), a cultural mecca in Dallas, TX.

Contracts 147

Contracts Historic Preservation Project Management Facility Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2024

The City of Beaumont, TX contracted the firm to survey a site, secure permits, and restore wetland functions to Lawson’s Canal, a defunct water supply canal that had been filled for an emergency equipment staging area. ” With site assessment reports within days, Putnam’s team accelerated the approval process with the U.S.

Permits 264

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

NH Construction Law

MAY 24, 2025

Several years back I blogged ( #36 ) on how design-build contracting – combining design and construction responsibilities in a single phased contract – might impact a contractor’s liability for design defects where there is joint participation by owner and contractor in the design.

Building Design 40

Building Design Contracts Warranty General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. Contracts are available to public schools, charter schools, private schools, community colleges, universities, cities, counties, other governmental agencies, and non-profits.

Contracts 97

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Estimating 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The app also offers digital document management, allowing teams to store project documents such as permits, contracts, and shop drawings for easy access, even offline. It simplifies time card management, job progress tracking, and safety reporting, enhancing on-site productivity and communication.

Project Management 264

Project Management Site Planning Construction Management Collaboration 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2023

If you are looking a Job Order Contracting Solution that is cost effective and maintains current local cost data, you are in the right place.

Contracts 97

Contracts Cost Control Project Management Building Controls 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Phase 3: Approvals and Permits (1-3 Months) Development Application (DA) Most substantial extensions require council approval through a Development Application process. Phase 3: Approvals and Permits (1-3 Months) Development Application (DA) Most substantial extensions require council approval through a Development Application process.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Site Planning Building Code Compliance 52

Construction News

MAY 29, 2025

Education overview 47 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year Main contract awards unchanged against the preceding three months 52 per cent increase in detailed planning approvals compared to the preceding three months Whilst education starts and main contract awards both declined during the three… The post UK construction activity April (..)

Approvals 52

Approvals Contracts 52

Construction News

APRIL 29, 2025

Main contract awards and detailed planning approvals decreased against the previous quarter and last year. More positively, project starts grew quarter-on-quarter.

Approvals 59

Approvals Contracts 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2025

The Dallas City Council approved a $22.3 million contract with KAI on Jan. DALLAS KAI has been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services to expand and renovate the home of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), a cultural mecca in Dallas, TX.

Contracts 130

Contracts Historic Preservation Project Management Facility Management 130

The Construction Index

APRIL 22, 2025

Sandwell Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Approvals 119

Approvals Contracts 119

Construction News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Project-starts, main contract awards and detailed planning approvals all increased against the previous year, with project starts and planning approvals also increasing against the preceding three months.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Approvals Contracts 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

His plans for the NASC include highlighting the support available to the membership – of all levels within the scaffolding sector – promoting the independently vetted, high quality industry approved standards set by the trade body and boosting membership levels.

Quality Assurance 239

Quality Assurance Building Standards Risk Management Change Management 239

Construction News

APRIL 29, 2025

Main contract awards and detailed planning approvals experienced an increase over the previous year, with main contract awards rising over the preceding three months. Project starts declined compared to both periods.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Approvals Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Supporters will work together to find initiatives to attract private sector firms, and the ongoing effort will offer significant contracting opportunities, especially in infrastructure, research development and environmental sustainability. The project is anticipated to attract $20 billion in private investments over the next decade.

Public Works 264

Public Works Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Government Works 264