Construction Law

MARCH 3, 2025

New legislation aiming to modernise the UKs public procurement system doesnt come along very often. The Procurement Act 2023 has been some time coming, after being subjected to delays since being announced by the previous government, which said it would be one of the biggest changes in UK procurement history.

Curing 40

Curing Procurement Public Works Government Works 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Benefits of Collaborative Job Order Contracting far exceed the traditional JOC Programs and their sole focus upon procurement. Most current JOC Programs focus exclusively on procuring construction services faster. contact-form] The post Benefits of Collaborative Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Collaboration 96

Collaboration Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 96

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. Anderson, S.,

Procurement 97

Procurement Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 97

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Productive Job Order Contracting (JOC) is important to all public sector real property owners. Productive Job Order Contracting provides cost visibility and transparency and can be deployed at a 10x savings versus traditional offerings. Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles.

Contracts 104

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 104

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

ISNetworld® certification is a prestigious recognition granted through the ISNetworld® platform , designed to streamline contractor management by ensuring safety, procurement, and regulatory compliance. This opens doors to lucrative contracts and projects that are otherwise inaccessible. What is *ISNetworld® Certification?

Safety Regulations 124

Safety Regulations Building Standards Change Management Project Management Consulting 124

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

Procurement 103

Procurement Maintenance Lean Construction Facility Management 103

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT. All projects follow a core programmatic process.

Procurement 105

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 105

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. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Owner Leadership : Owners must provide technical and management leadership.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. During planning, procurement, and facilities professionals should work together to develop a clear. statement of work (SOW). Locally Researched Construction Cost Data.

Contracts 104

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Site Planning 104

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023) – Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality.

Building Materials 246

Building Materials Material Handling Project Management Building Automation 246

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2022

It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Real property owner leadership and commitment to fundament change are the first step. Continued use of archaic and antagonistic planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change Management.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. contact-form].

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Construction Equipment Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. JOC requires a focus upon change management. The post Job Order Contracting Overview appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. INTRODUCTION.

Contracts 89

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 89

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. Resources such as Spend Network provide valuable insights into recent changes in procurement regulations that can impact suppliers significantly.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

Construction Procurement Costs can be effectively managed within integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. Often owners focuses only on initial purchase cost when they make decisions on repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build planning, design, procurement & construction. Introduction.

Procurement 66

Procurement Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Technical planning and professional procurement team collaboration and adherence to robust best management practices are needed to mitigate financial and environmental waste. Costs identified specifically with a contract are direct costs of that contract. Five primary questions to be answered are: 1.

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

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 71

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

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On top of providing products, ABFI Steel Group can also assist with project logistics and management. None of this is the result of luck, as General Manager Jake Bienke can attest. Its the five words that every project manager, asset owner and everyone in between wants to hear after the dust has settled on their infrastructure project.

Steel Fabrication 89

Steel Fabrication Project Management Change Management Schedule Management 89

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

Contracts 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform to achieve significant benefits with minimal administration costs. In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. via Four BT, LLC, www.4bt.us

Contracts 93

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 93

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Program Portfolio Management. Contract Management. Project/Workorder Bid and Proposal Management Processes.

Change Management 105

Change Management Mapping Project Management Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Real proper owners and the AECOO sector in general would be better served by moving away from purely transactional contracting to purely relational contracting.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Procurement risk management is a critical aspect of construction project management, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Effective risk management strategies can help mitigate potential issues that may arise during the procurement process.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Project Management Construction Management 52

Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2025

Editor’s comment Anti-cartel enforcers warn of focus on public procurement using AI tools Editor Nick Barrett reports that the Competition and Markets Authority enforcement head has warned that it is using AI tools to spot evidence of collusive behaviour. Contracts Has Design & Build outlived its usefulness in a post-Grenfell world?

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Insurance Management Warranty Safety Regulations 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 27, 2019

ntegrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the form of LEAN Job Order Contracting changes the traditional roles and relationships of key project stakeholders. Integrated LEAN Job Order Contracting. Learn more… The post LEAN Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement 59

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2020

Reliable construction cost management is virtually impossible without locally researched detailed line item unit price cost data and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Contracts 64

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 64

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

Owner using JOC to simply speed procurement. 4 Failure to integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and enable a more consistent approach to delivering high performance projects. #5 5 Owner unwillingness to change or learn. #6 Owner “bid shopping” JOC project. 7 Lack of transparency. #8

Project Management Consulting 97

Project Management Consulting Change Management Procurement Project Management 97

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 Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. are all specified with a collaborative contract and an operations manual/execution guide.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Quality Assurance 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. .

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Change Management General Contracting Cost Control 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 105

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 105