UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. Budget forecasting: Estimating all costs, from materials to labor, to avoid surprise expenses later. Material procurement: Ordering and delivering the right materials on time to keep work moving.

Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

As both regulation and public expectations rise, builders and developers are shifting toward more sustainable methods. One of the most effective ways to make construction projects greener is to apply the three Rs of sustainability: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Procurement also plays a major role in waste prevention.

Material Handling

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Strategic location just 1.5km from the current ground with direct links to Luton Railway Station improves accessibility for supporters whilst reducing parking pressures on local residential areas through sustainable transport options. Stadium completion aligns with Luton Town’s strategic planning for sustained Premier League football.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Combining a single source of truth with a robust and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Framework can reduced costs by 30%-40% as well as reduce risk for design builders. Having a verifiable and granular source of labor, material, equipment, and productivity data greatly improves timely and cost effective decision-making.

Procurement

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Steel, concrete, glass, and other essential materials can experience price surges due to global supply issues or local procurement challenges. Obtaining the proper permits and adhering to safety, sustainability, and accessibility guidelines can significantly extend project timelines and increase costs.

Construction Management

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The use of asset management software means that an organisation can transition from a reactive maintenance approach to a more affordable and sustainable approach that is more effective in the long run. The use of these technologies will continue to evolve within industries and prove key for competitiveness and sustainability.

Schedule Management

The Construction Index

AUGUST 6, 2025

It is estimated that 12 million cubic metres of earth will be excavated in Sicily and 4.5 Approval from the Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development (CIPESS) today follows the signing of the addendum to the contract between Stretto di Messina, the concessionary company, and Eurolink.

Project Management Consulting

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

You can generate detailed reports showing material usage by project, cost centre, or time period, enabling better cost control and procurement planning. The construction industry relies on mobile applications for tasks ranging from cost estimation to design visualisation across all project phases.

Building Code Compliance

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

The adoption of modern and unified estimating, operations and financial management software is also helping to address these challenges. Factors such as AI-driven logistics, sustainability mandates, and prefabrication trends are fueling the segments that are growing. How do you think this growth/narrowing will track going into 2026?

Concrete Pouring

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Kaya’s AI-driven platform can reduce procurement management time by 80%, improve lead-time accuracy by 90%, and automate routine tasks with tools like its AI assistant, Jarvis. He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. based steelmaker.

Procurement

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2025

Federal Stewardship of the Built Environment Executive Summary Federal stewardship of the built environment requires disciplined, transparent, and sustainable management of facilities, infrastructure, and related capabilities for the public good. Measure Performance Implement vendor scorecards tracking estimating accuracy.

Building Performance Measurement

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Announces $25B+ in New IDIQ Contract Awards Large flexible indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts and task orders advance project procurement for military infrastructure By Bryan Gottlieb Multiple contract task order competitive awards highlight Pentagon push to speed up global infrastructure projects.

Contracts

ENR Construction

JUNE 13, 2025

He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. investment while Volvo is adding part of a $261-million investment in Pennsylvania By Jeff Yoders Under its Building America plan, John Deere will invest $20 billion in U.S. plant, seen here.

Construction Equipment

ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2025

He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. Jeff previously wrote about construction technology for Structural Engineer, CE News and Building Design + Construction.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

By the end of June 2025, the Pallet Loop, which is part of BSW Group, estimates that Barratt Redrow will have used its service to return in excess of 400,000 pallets (green and white) for reuse during the preceding 12-month period across all its sites nationwide – preventing them from entering the waste chain.

Green Building

ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2025

He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. Jeff previously wrote about construction technology for Structural Engineer, CE News and Building Design + Construction. Louis See More Michigan To Reopen Residential and Commercial Construction May 7 See More Towers for $5.7-Billion

Building Materials

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2025

AUDITS and JOC Program Public Sector Stewardship – Job Order Contact audits are critical to ensuring public sector stewardship, the responsible management and care of public resources and institutions, with a focus on long-term sustainability and the public good.

Public Works

ENR Construction

JUNE 18, 2025

He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. Jeff previously wrote about construction technology for Structural Engineer, CE News and Building Design + Construction.

Approvals

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Valid construction estimates are based on processes and procedures, however, most organizations rely upon dated, ineffective methods. Cost and time estimates are imperative to the success of any construction project, both during construction and throughout the project life. 2 Detailed line item estimating.

Estimating

Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

Health chiefs are looking to appoint four main supply chain contract partners for an estimated £600m pipeline of work over four years. The framework will be based on the principles of collaborative working, integrated supply chains and continual improvement to deliver best value for money and develop best practice, and sustainability.

Project Management Consulting

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

The latest research from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey ) emphasizes that procurement in construction companies will play a pivotal role as they navigate uncertainty and aim for sustainability targets. The insights come as McKinsey publishes its latest report: The strategic era of procurement in construction.

Procurement

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

Estimating

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. Work as part of an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery team. Also remember that there so NO SUCH THING as an “accurate construction estimate.”

Estimating

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . Reliance upon traditional and flawed techniques of planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

Estimating

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

Estimating

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

Facility Management

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. The post Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

Estimating

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly. Image: SPA.

Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Carrying passengers between Los Angeles/Anaheim and San Francisco in under three hours, California High-Speed Rail is set to become the largest and most sustainable infrastructure project in the nation. Most of the team consists of small businesses or Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Enterprises.

Renewable Energy Systems

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Better Project Estimation Using historical data and market insights, Rapport3 helps create more accurate project estimates. Simplified Procurement Processes Rapport3 streamlines procurement. By integrating budgets, expenses, and resources, it gives a full view of project finances.

Architecture

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost variances.

Estimating

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction. The DOD’s failure to implement a sustainment management system remains an unacceptable reality.

Property Management

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time.

Lean Construction

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2023

While most facilities management professional are aware that detailed line-item cost data is required to achieve cost visibility and enable cost management, the dependence upon contractor or subcontractor estimates and/or historical data, and/or national average cost data and factoring remains the norm. Quantifying decision-making.

Facility Management