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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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Episode 4: Quality Compromises — Ensuring Quality in Construction

iField Smart

Speaking of construction, quality is perhaps the most vital word associated with any successful construction project. So, how can these risks be decreased in construction and ensure delivery of the expected or better projects? Quality management does not only involve doing the bare minimum in order to stay compliant.

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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.

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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. Risk Mitigation : Contractors can better anticipate and account for local factors like union labor rates, taxes, or transportation costs that might otherwise lead to surprises.

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Construction Work Packages

Job Order Contracting

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”).