Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

Procurement body Pagabo has readied firms for two new decarbonisation projects frameworks set to come out to tender in September. Both frameworks will be valued at £1.6bn and run for four years and each will have its own contracting authority.

Procurement 176

Procurement General Contracting Building Design Contracts 176

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2022

Learning about Job Order Contracting? What is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. Absolutely not.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Project Management Consulting 105

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Here is the summary for the October 2013 addition: One of the new documents that the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) has added is “C-523,” which addresses subcontracts.

General Contracting 120

General Contracting Procurement Contracts Engineering 120

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

In considering updates to its C-700 General Conditions standard contract document, the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) spent “a lot of time” consulting with experts to determine what insurance provisions should be included, EJCDC Construction and Procurement Subcommittee Chairperson James Brown told professionals attending (..)

Contracts 120

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Engineering 120

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself. Subcontract payment clauses containing this term have generally been enforced against subcontractors. By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology.

Contracts 120

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Inspection 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2023

Alliance Contracting in Construction provides a real opportunity for the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project on time and on budget. Alliance participants commit to work together to achieve the successful delivery of the project throughout the duration of the contract.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 96

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Procurement 96

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Navigating public procurement regulations is crucial for construction companies aiming to secure government contracts. This article provides key guidelines on public procurement regulations and highlights essential resources for staying compliant. For a comprehensive guide, see Browne Jacobson’s insights on public procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Works General Contracting Government Works 52

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In a recent survey undertaken as part of the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022 , it was reported that over a third (37%) of respondents had used two-stage procurement over the last 12 months. In fact, the majority of recent development projects we have advised on in the UK were procured on a two-stage basis. .

Procurement 52

Procurement General Contracting Contracts Government Works 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Rewire the contractual framework.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Job Order Contracting has never been easier. Examples include integrated project delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and lean job order contracting for repair, renovation, and “minor” new construction. All FM and procurement teams need is the training and tools to help them do their work. 2021 PMI Survey.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Public Works 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Update unit price books per contract. Never pay a percentage of construction volume for JOC products and services.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Structural Systems Procurement 103

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Local and general market conditions. Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. 4bt.us – LEAN Construction Solutions – Locally researched detailed unit price cost data, Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, Job Order Contracting tools and services.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Local and general market conditions. Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. 4bt.us – LEAN Construction Solutions – Locally researched detailed unit price cost data, Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, Job Order Contracting tools and services. Means and methods.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 105

Construction Specifier

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo courtesy The LEGO Group recently appointed the program leader and general contractor to manage the construction of its more than $1 billion manufacturing site project in Richmond. Photos ©2024 The LEGO Group Gray|Hourigan, a joint venture (JV) known for sustainable industrial facility design, has been selected as the general contractor.

General Contracting 115

General Contracting Facility Management Schedule Management Site Planning 115

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

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Integrate assisted with the design, procurement and accelerated installation of prefabricated storm shelters and a pavilion to meet operational requirements for the new school year. Built upon nearly 20 years of experience, Integrate offers design-build, multisite project delivery, construction management, and general contracting services.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes General Contracting Prefabrication Building Design 130

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

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. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

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

Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 3, 2025

This trend is expected to continue in Quarter One 2025, with particularly strong growth in specialist contracting and companies with a turnover of +9m. General building contractors and specialist contractors continue to operate across a broader sectoral base. 26% report an increase in the number of people they employ.

Public Works 52

Public Works Surveying General Contracting Government Works 52

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

None of this is the result of luck, as General Manager Jake Bienke can attest. General Manager Jake Bienke was part of the first ever group of employees in 2012. The Harwood Bridge project is also viewed as a major milestone internally, with the company making several expansions to cater for the contract. Below cost and on time.

Steel Fabrication 88

Steel Fabrication Project Management Change Management Schedule Management 88

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. Outdated cost information, or national average cost data and the use of local or economic factoring generally will not provide adequate cost visibility. #4. JOC Cooperative policies and procedures are critical.

Contracts 97

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Estimating 97

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Definition of planning, procurement, and project delivery execution methods and teams; 4. Demolition/Reuse Construction and building management activities have a major effect on the environment, human health and the economy in general. Construction 5. Use, operation and maintenance of the building; and 6.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Property Management Project Management Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 25, 2020

What is Job Order Contracting… A Job Order Contacting (JOC) Program optimizes small to medium, repetitive, and easily defined maintenance, repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects of which the scope aligns transparently with a pre-priced locally researched detailed unit price book (UPB). appeared first on 4BT.

Contracts 82

Contracts General Contracting Lean Construction Procurement 82

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The application of works flows, that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Of course, but rarely practices by real property owners. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology is also another aspect of LEAN Asset Management.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

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 General Contracting Change Management Cost Control 98

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

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. The post Job Order Contracting Overview appeared first on 4BT. Here are a few JOC Program Do’s and Don’ts.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

Reducing Procurement Frequency Another often overlooked advantage of bulk buying is that it reduces the frequency of procurement processes. Compared to smaller orders, bulk-buy contracts may offer better rates and lead times. Build a safety stock, which acts as a buffer for unforeseen demand changes.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Procurement Material Storage Foundation Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting. While all are “relational contracting and/or relational project delivery methods” they can vary in terms of level of development, available tools, and actual work scope.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.

Lean Construction 90

Lean Construction Schedule Management Insurance Management Procurement 90

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It is critical to lifecycle management of the built environment and the support of relationship centric contracts among architects, general contractors, building owners and other stakeholders which enable and promote early engagement, alignment of interests, and an integrated decision-making body.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Stakeholder Engagement Facility Management Procurement 105

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. Job Order Contracting Tools and Services.

Contracts 64

Contracts Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 64

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