Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2025

Guest Editor Dom Turner-Harriss of Watson Farley & Williams LLP laments the inadequate contract preparation that is often found to lie at the heart of construction disputes. Barry Hembling, Dan Haley and Sam Gunnewicht of Watson, Farley & Williams LLP argue that this popular procurement route might no longer be fit for purpose.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Green Building Change Management Risk Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Faster Adjustments : With access to current local data, contractors can quickly and confidently adjust bids to reflect changes in the market, giving them an edge in fast-moving or competitive bid environments. Avoid databases focused primarily on procurement or industry averages unless they include truly localized data.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change Management 59

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in determining project success. With rising material costs and tighter schedules, optimizing construction procurement strategies is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 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

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In our previous blog post , we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2021

Any facilities owner or management professional can virtually eliminate change order for repair, renovation, and new builds. Change orders easily add 20%-30% or more to the total cost of a project, create delays, and generally frustrate the parties involved.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Lean Construction Change Management 66

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. Short-term thinking is generally incompatible with best value. LEAN construction has changed and evolved to deliver optimal outcomes.

Contracts 64

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 64

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. A JOC Program that observes current best management practices with incorporate the following elements. The term of the Job Order Contract, typically one year with up to four (4) option years. Regular independent third-party audits.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting General Contracting Project Management Approvals 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

Developing an efficient JOC Program Framework requires a commitment to collaborative and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams. Below are the requisite traits of collaboration within an efficient JOC Program as well as key aspects with respect to associated planning, procurement, and management activities.

Project Management Consulting 81

Project Management Consulting Procurement Collaboration Project Management 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Because cost is much easier to track, cost data is more generally available than time data, and it thus generates a more accurate metric than say, labour hours. Governmental change. Procurement. Or if contracts were designed to favour performance and alignment benchmarks? Nevertheless, abundant gains are at stake.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Change Management 98

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This is coupled by a growing start up sector, which focuses on better materials (for example, sustainable concrete), better methods such as modular construction, and better project and contract management that rely on project software systems. However, it does raise some challenges for traditional construction contracting models.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction General Contracting 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations. In most cases, the design-assist contract also includes the construction contract.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Roads Online

AUGUST 24, 2023

He says the creation of Wamarra has ignited a change throughout the construction industry. “I Currently Aboriginal participation is a criterion under the social procurement framework which is relevant to all government funded works,” he says. Heta believes implanting systemic change begins with supporting new habits. “We

Change Management 98

Change Management Site Planning Government Works Project Management 98

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. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Even back in the Middle Ages, large endeavors were broken down into skill-specific projects and contracted out to the guilds. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . 2: Change Management Software. It should help you:

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management HVAC System Installation Risk Management 105

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. In today’s competitive and operationally complex construction industry, businesses face numerous internal and external risks.

Specialty Contracting 105

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Contract or co-operation? 1440-7027).

Lean Construction 77

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 77

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

Being a jack of all trades is something that Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox , knows something about. We recently had an opportunity to hear his insight on what it takes to be a construction manager at a startup. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Construction Manager. It happened by chance.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Real Estate Development Project Management Change Management 97

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

Design-build is a single point of responsibility contract and a cultural shift in the way a team works together, which is why education is important in promoting successful design-build projects. Clear distinction between a best value procurement approach versus progressive design-build. Better organization and visual flow of content.

Building Design 94

Building Design Project Management Consulting Change Management General Contracting 94

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Owner controls the design, which is completed under direct owner-A/E contract prior to construction. General lack of technical and cost visibility and transparency.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

With its decentralized and secure nature, blockchain offers significant improvements in supply chain management, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust among stakeholders. For more in-depth understanding, refer to this article on blockchain and supply chain management.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Building Code Compliance 52

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The answer lies in professionally implemented construction project management strategies that bring clarity to all activities, such as estimating , planning, collaborating, and managing resources. Table of Contents What is Construction Project Management? But in fact, it is far from it. This goes through the following stages: 1.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. What Is Job Order Contracting?

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management 78

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Although several procurement strategies have regressed due to the current economic situation, NEC Option C , or target contract with activity schedule, is still one of the most often used types of engineering and construction contracts (ECC). Are the users at blame or the contract? • What ought to be changed?

General Contracting 64

General Contracting Schedule Management Change Management Project Management Consulting 64

ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

billion phase of a light rail transit line for the city of Austin, Texas, took a step toward reality on June 5, with the start of a two-step progressive design-build procurement process that aims to get construction underway in 2027. The final design and construction contract is scheduled for award in early 2026.

Specialty Contracting 36

Specialty Contracting Building Design Surveying Project Management 36

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the current general business environment, management are always looking for new ideas to minimize procurement cycle and at the same time reduce cost. Forward auction and the purchase order, or PO, for short, are two critical characteristics of the contemporary approaches to procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Cost Control Contracts 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. The real problem is that poor cash flow management can be disastrous…impacting your project schedules, profitability, and relationships.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Closeout Project Management Change Management 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Project Manager, Boldt. New York, NY. Kirkland, WA. Ariana Alvear. San Francisco, CA.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Here is a listing of Job Order Contracting FAQs, frequently asked questions. LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders….2. Is there a specific project management software or estimating software that works best with your data?

Contracts 59

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Property Management 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK Initiation of a Job Order Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK Glossary Adjustment Factor: Approved factor/JOC co-efficient for the associated work order/project and contract.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Change Management Government Works Procurement 52

The Construction Seyt

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Both the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Department of Defense (“DOD”) are recognizing the impact of the eight percent rate of inflation on federal contractors. Similarly, GSA provided new direction to its contracting officers permitting easier access to the economic price adjustment clause in GSA contracts.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Contracts Government Works Approvals 52