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.

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Construction News

JUNE 14, 2024

Parliamentary authorities expect to spend nearly £2m on procuring a contractor to repair the Palace of Westminster’s tallest structure, the Victoria Tower, after botching the first tender.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. Lean Construction Journal The post Public Procurement of Construction Services appeared first on 4BT. References: AIA (2007). Matthews, O., and Howell, G.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Construction procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, and labor needed for the construction of a building, infrastructure, or other type of project. Various methods of procurement can be used, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

Network Rail is procuring for two contracts to cover reactive and minor maintenance works on civils and buildings in Scotland. The post Network Rail Scotland procuring for £150M civils and £70M buildings reactive work contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This article delves into the integration of ERP systems in construction procurement, highlighting their importance, benefits, and best practices for successful implementation.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The post Government launches construction and engineering procurement for nuclear fusion plant appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The government has launched a competition to select engineering and construction partners for its prototype fusion energy plant in Nottinghamshire.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ministers from the Scottish National Party (SNP) have slammed the UK government’s infrastructure procurement, saying there is “£100bn overspend in infrastructure projects without even digging too deeply”.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 23, 2024

The post £850M Liverpool City highways planned works framework to be procured appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Liverpool City Council has commenced pre-market engagement on its £850M frameworks for planned highways works.

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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. Collaborative Nature of Work Another aspect of procurements which makes it time consuming is the sheer number of stakeholders involved.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Laing O’Rourke group technical director Andrew Wolstenholme has called for the widespread adoption of procurement methods that recognise the value of modern methods of construction (MMC).

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Network Rail has officially started procuring for civils and construction partners to join its Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) Alliance in a contract worth up to £1.38bn. The post Network Rail starts procuring for £1.4bn Midlands Rail Hub civils and construction partners appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCE Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Digital procurement is transforming industries worldwide, and the construction sector is no exception. However, the journey to digital procurement is fraught with challenges. By leveraging digital tools and construction technology, companies can achieve significant cost savings, enhance efficiency, and improve project management.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2024

Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery integration is a prerequisite to the consistent delivery of quality facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project on time and on budget. The post 6 Steps to Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery integration and significantly improved outcomes.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

In the second of her two part series on collaboration in the Italian public sector, Professor Sara Valaguzza of the University of Milan describes how collaborative procurement is growing in Italy, as knowledge of the benefits of alliancing spreads. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement could be instrumental in decarbonising the highways and transport sector but there are factors that limit the extent to which it can drive change. The post Is procurement used effectively for carbon reduction on highway and transport projects? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Law

JULY 12, 2024

Water regulator Ofwat proposes cuts to water company’s infrastructure investment plans over the next five years by some £16 billion, at the same time as announcing that new funding models will be used in procurement of what is still a giant programme of £88 billion.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Network Rail has alerted contractors that it is looking to procure for a reactive and minor works framework in the Wales and Western region worth £750M. The post Network Rail readies procurement for Wales and Western £750M minor works framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The post HS2 Ltd starts procurement for Automated People Mover enabling works appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The search has begun for a contractor to conduct enabling works for the HS2’s Automated People Mover (APM) between Solihull and Birmingham.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 1, 2024

A procurement agency is making plans for the renewal of an £800m professional services framework. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised “concern” over the commercial capabilities in place… The post Officials lack skills to implement new procurement regime, MPs warn appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 10, 2024

The post c2c procuring for £240M building and civils framework on London-Essex railway appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Trenitalia c2c (c2c) has alerted the market that it will need contractors to join its £240M building and civils framework for asset maintenance on its rail lines between London and Essex.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 24, 2020

Facilities procurement 101 involves an understanding of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. If you’d like to learn more, request a copy of the LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery eBook. info@4bt.us).

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Construction Placements

JANUARY 21, 2024

How to Enhance Procurement in Construction Management Learn effective strategies and best practices to improve procurement processes in construction management. The post How to Enhance Procurement in Construction Management appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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.

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Construction News

MARCH 19, 2024

A council has announced it will consider the mental health policies of construction companies during procurement, in a bid to tackle the industry’s high suicide rate.

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Construction News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Property developer Hines has started the procurement process for three new towers in central London. Designed by architects Foster + Partners, the project will occupy a two-acre brownfield site next to the River… The post Procurement process begins for 45-storey central London tower appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The post Network Rail starts procuring for £1.15bn Eastern region reactive and small schemes framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Network Rail has started its hunt for contractors to join its Eastern region reactive works and small scheme framework, worth £1.15bn over a maximum of seven years.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 30, 2023

The post Network Rail Scotland launches £1.45bn civils and signalling procurement for CP7 appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Network Rail and Scotland’s Railway have invited expressions of interest in the £1.3bn civils framework and £150M signalling, power and communications framework for Control Period 7 (CP7), 2024 to 2029.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 7, 2023

Project partners to work with United Utilities over the next 10 years are being sought as the the water company calls for firms to register interest in delivering a variety of work over its next two five year Asset Management Plan Periods (AMP) - AMP8… The post United Utilities outlines £14bn future opportunities with AMP8 and AMP9 procurement (..)

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Industry body Constructing Excellence and King’s College London have launched an independent voluntary verification scheme for construction-procurement quality.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The post Northern Ireland Water launches procurement for £800M capital works framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Northern Ireland Water and its subsidiaries are on the hunt for suppliers to join an £800M professional services framework to deliver their capital works programmes.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement, requires public sector procurement professionals to improve their performance in achieving efficiency and advancing public policy objectives. Well-governed public procurement contributes directly to greater public trust, enhanced well-being and more prosperous and inclusive communities.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

Engaging with underrepresented subs and disributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels, according to a small business liaison officer.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Queensland Government has begun procurement for an engineering consultant to help deliver the $174.7 The post Procurement begins for engineering consultant on $174.7M million Bundaberg East Levee. Bundaberg East Levee appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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Construction News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Emma Mottram is director of operations for social housing procurement consortium EN:Procure Procurement is an expensive game. Going by the latest government figures, one pound of public money in every three is spent on public procurement – totalling some £300bn per year.

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