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Collaboration Procurement Risk Management 
Construction Dive
JUNE 16, 2025
has launched a new subsidiary , NextDirect, to enhance direct procurement of mechanical and electrical systems for complex construction projects, according to a June 12 news release. By managing procurement directly through our team, we reduce supply chain layers, improve pricing transparency and create schedule certainty,” said Bennett.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 10, 2025
Impact of High-Risk, Large-Scale Projects The increasing scale of infrastructure projects is one critical factor. Some companies have backed away from bidding on projects due to concerns about mitigating the risks involved, including attracting and retaining skilled labor.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
London, UK — Award-winning sustainability consultancy Action Sustainability has today released its new report offering unprecedented insights into the current state of sustainable procurement adoption and maturity across various industries in the United Kingdom.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 3, 2025
The DoD’s reliance on “RSMeans “for FSRM (Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization) cost management, despite the availability of current and verifiable local cost data , likely stems from several historical and institutional factors: 1.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Construction = repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Early Contractor Involvement & Improved Sustainment / Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. 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.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. The post Managing Change Orders appeared first on 4BT. ensuring project continuity and success.
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. 2017, Building a Safer Future, Independent Review of Building, Regulations and Fire Safety: Interim Report. .
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 6, 2022
Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Collaboration.
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.,
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Roads Online
JUNE 15, 2023
According to Chung, these challenges are often compounded by companies who have inadequate governance and risk assessment processes. Managing these relationships, coordinating activities and addressing potential conflicts or delays can be challenging. Delays, cost overruns or client disputes can impact cashflow and profitability.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
This integration, developed by Léo Salvador of Ingeloop , revolutionizes how design teams manage and collaborate on issues within complex projects. It addresses the critical need for seamless communication and issue management in large-scale, complex projects where multiple teams and disciplines must work in harmony.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The integration of collaborative internal and external Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams is equally important. Managing any type of construction project requires the ability to OBJECTIVELY VERIFY local market costs. While TAKT, LPS, etc. See “Source Information”).
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 5, 2022
Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].
Job Order Contracting
MAY 26, 2020
Collaborative Construction and FM Technology. D esigners, P lanner, F acilities M anagement , E ngineers, and B uilders; Building in Cloud is an innovative and powerful digital platform for AECOO collaboration , available as a free service, and via paid subscription (for advanced features and capabilities).
iField Smart
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time. For example, a delay in procuring materials can create setbacks in tasks completion and labor scheduling.
Granger Construction
MAY 14, 2024
Granger Construction celebrates 65 years of collaborative project delivery with the Ottawa County Family Justice Center project in West Olive, MI. As a pioneer in IPD, Granger demonstrated exceptional collaboration among past project partners, including public entities, leading to outstanding project outcomes.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Improving construction procurement requires the ability to consistently generate value for stakeholders involved in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It can not be accomplished by a sole focus upon short-term capital cost reduction and traditional win-lose procurement methods.
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iField Smart
MAY 7, 2025
Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time. For example, a delay in procuring materials can create setbacks in tasks completion and labor scheduling.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Any organization with appropriate levels of leadership and commitment can build and manage a framework within which construction is planned, acquired, and executed in a manner that consistently drives best value outcomes. Shared Risk/Reward. C ollaboration, not competition, delivers best value and benefits. Attitudes & Behaviors.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 10, 2020
Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. JOC Program Best Management Practices.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 31, 2021
A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any Public Sector real property owner. The Public Sector facilities management sector has long suffered from poor productivity growth and high levels economic and environmental waste.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2022
Achieving project delivery success requires the consistent application of robust programmatic processes that integrate teams and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities. Time, Cost, and Risk Management. Remove as much risk as possible from your repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.
Roads Online
JUNE 29, 2025
Beneath our roads, parks, and urban precincts, underground infrastructure solutions are reshaping how we manage critical services. Trench-less methods naturally encourage early planning and collaboration.” Embracing innovation and collaboration The rise of trench-less technology hasn’t happened in a vacuum.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Optimize planning, procurement, and project delivery in terms of quality, compatibility, constructability, cost, risk, and function to meet customer needs. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes. JOC Contracts and Compliance Considerations.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 27, 2020
How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. Best Value Construction delivery is dependent on collaboration and teamwork among all project participants.
Building Radar
JULY 16, 2024
Adopting lean principles in procurement is becoming increasingly vital for achieving operational excellence, reducing waste, and enhancing project outcomes. This article delves into the fundamentals of lean construction procurement techniques, their benefits, and how they contribute to streamlined project management.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 25, 2023
Embrace the next generation of Construction and Sustainable Lifecycle Facilities Management! Owners & Developers – Planners – Designers – Procurement Professionals – Builders Collaborate with internal and external teams to detail Scope of Work and validate local market construction costs.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 3, 2024
HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Do you agree that the following are pillars of sustainable facilities management? Planning, procurement, and project delivery are integrated. Robust LEAN programmatic processes are used to efficiently manage all repair, renovation, and new build requirements. Change orders are managed and virtually eliminated.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN process and should never be used to simply speed procurement or bypass critical assurances against improper practices. Risk of Fraud. Outsourcing has no role in facilities management if built structures are critical to an organization’s mission. Higher Costs. Less Organizational Efficiency.
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iField Smart
JULY 20, 2024
Construction Project Management: Navigating the Modern Landscape with Cutting-Edge Solutions Construction project management is a multi-faceted discipline that orchestrates the successful delivery of projects, from conceptualization to completion. The benefits are far-reaching: 1.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
As projects become more complex, the need for streamlined, efficient procurement processes has never been more critical. Construction procurement management is where digital tools are making the most significant impact, helping businesses reduce costs, improve project timelines, and increase transparency.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. Sustainable Facilities Management “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complete cost visibility and transparency.
iField Smart
MAY 14, 2024
Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 19, 2024
Modern Context In modern construction, the master builder concept has evolved into initial concepts such as design-build , where a single entity manages both design and construction. All parties share the risks and rewards, fostering greater collaboration and innovation.
Wrench
MARCH 5, 2024
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. Trying to manage them manually is difficult and complex.
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. People – With the appropriate levels of owner leadership and competency, all participants can work within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and share both risks and rewards.
Building Radar
JULY 17, 2024
In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.
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Commercial Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Successful commercial construction projects hinge on more than just technical expertise; they require a strategic and collaborative approach. For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals.
Stok
MAY 15, 2025
IPD is a collaborative delivery method that brings the owner, designers, and builders together from day one—when decisions have the most impact. From an Indigenous perspective, IPD aligns with the principle of paddling together, focused on the same goals and destination while sharing the risk and reward of the journey. WHAT IS IPD?
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