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The Indigenized IPD Guidebook: A New Path for Community-Driven Construction

Stok

We’re proud to launch the Indigen ized Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Guidebook , co-developed by Dennis Thomas- Whonoa k ( K w asen Enterprises ), Stephani Carter (Stok), and Andriana Beauchemin (Stok) , and supported by the IPDA. WHAT IS IPD? HOW DOES IPD ALIGN WITH INDIGENOUS CULTURE?

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Role of Pre-Construction in Success

Job Order Contracting

The Critical Role of Pre-Construction in Success Pre-construction is the phase of a project where the greatest influence on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes can be achieved. The following foundational elements enable consistent, high-quality project execution—on time and within budget: 1.

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Key considerations when choosing construction cost data

Job Order Contracting

Independent studies and publications have noted that relying solely on national averages with City Cost Index adjustments can lead to inaccuracies in estimating project costs for specific locations. Integration with Software: Consider how the data integrates with your estimating or project management software.

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Managing Change Orders

Job Order Contracting

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. ensuring project continuity and success. ensuring project continuity and success.

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Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation

Job Order Contracting

This reliance limits cost visibility and creates inefficiencies in estimating, budgeting, and executing projects. via Four BT, LLC / 4BT) improved cost control and project outcomes. Make cost data and project estimates auditable, traceable, and exportable for long-term portfolio and capital improvement planning.

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Construction Bid Win Percentage

Job Order Contracting

According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. Importance of tracking win rate: It’s crucial for contractors to actively monitor their bid win rate to identify areas for improvement and strategize for better bid submissions.

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Gilbane Strengthens Northern California Leadership Team

CCR Magazine

Her track record includes leading complex healthcare and life sciences projects, notably the $3B UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital project and the $980M Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto.