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Effective Public Sector Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For decades attention has failed to focus on the need for continuous, competent, and accountable leadership and the effects upon finances, reputations, relationships, communities, and overall organizational missions.

Project Management

Project Management Management Procurement Construction

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to increasing concern about sustainability and productivity issues, there is a demand for public sector real property owners to significant boost productivity and overall stewardship of the built environment. Any significant improvement, however, will require LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT, CAPACITY, and ACCOUNTABILITY.

Sustainability

Sustainability Management Procurement Environment

Construction Risk Management: What to do when your project goes wrong

Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

There is a number of parameters that you should think about and an efficient management of the risk is surely necessary. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project. Even within the same project, there may be distinct sources of risk. Types of risk in construction.

Risk

Risk Management Construction Legal

Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Construction Management at Risk in Health Care Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. Leite, F., & Mulva, S. 36 Team Integration and. Journal of. in the Public Sector.

Procurement

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle

How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Regarding real estate specifically, the latest Global Status Report released by UNEP this week found that built environment energy consumption has increased beyond pre-pandemic peak levels by 2%, calling for an urgent increase in energy efficiency in both new construction and existing buildings.

Risk

Risk Income Liability Banking

Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments.

Safety

Safety Accidents Construction Risk

Construction risk management: Regain control when your project goes wrong

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Being able to define the major sources of risk in your projects can eventually pave the way for faster and cheaper delivery without having to compromise quality. That being said, coming up with an effective risk management framework across different projects is possible. How we could define risk in a construction project.

Risk

Risk Management Construction Claims

Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. All off the require tools and support services to create integrated environments, to address all of the above issues, and more, are readily available. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen.

Schedule

Schedule Management Procurement Construction

Generating greater insights for the UK water market with @One Alliance

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The water sector is undergoing a transformation as they seek to deliver better outcomes for their customers and the environment alike. In the UK, the water industry announced its commitment to a carbon zero future by 2030, which is decades before the government’s legally binding target of 2050.

BIM

BIM Risk Environment Accounting

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction

Virtue signallers beware

Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Projects may also risk litigation for failing to mitigate the release of carbon in their design, construction and operation. Interest from private funders to invest in low carbon infrastructure is said to be growing, but financial markets are highly sensitive to risk and see climate change as a big risk factor. Nick Barrett.

Claims

Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Construction Manager at Risk. Construction manager at risk ( CM@R) includes a construction manager who works with the owner and A/E through design and proposals and manages subcontracts to complete the work. Is not legal in some states.

Design

Design Bidding Engineering Construction

Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The first step will consist of an EPA risk evaluation and a second step for risk management. The new law sets a 3 year deadline for all risk evaluations.

Risk

Risk Regulation Materials United States

Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

More importantly, it helps to minimise the risk of costly fines due to errors. By disseminating this information clearly and consistently, the construction team can maintain a safe working environment and adhere to legal and regulatory standards. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system.

Management

Management Inspections Construction Plans

LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. Short and long-term performance requirements for the built environment in terms of cost, physical condition, and functional condition are quantitatively specified, including associated timelines and budgets. Procurement.

Management

Management Organization Environment Plans

Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The first step will consist of an EPA risk evaluation and a second step for risk management. The new law sets a 3 year deadline for all risk evaluations.

Risk

Risk Regulation Materials United States

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Environment. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

Legal

Legal FAQ News Education

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Transportation.

Risk

Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ

How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Environment. How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting. Description: Shipping Project Data to Accounting With A Pause for Review. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY.

Accounting

Accounting FAQ News Equipment

Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 20, 2016

Despite great strides over the last 50 years, mosquito borne illnesses continue to pose significant risks to parts of the population in the United States.” EPA, as well as the CDC and many mosquito control professionals, believe that a combination of approaches is most effective at combating mosquito populations in the built environment.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands America Travel

Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. And did you think about use of personal email accounts by your project members? Thus, evaluate your employees’ job responsibilities and address risk areas. What photos of an accident?

Legal

Legal Claims Employment Accidents

What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs. Now, since we have discussed the benefits of wearing PPE, now let us talk about what can happen if you do not wear PPE in a dangerous work environment: 1.) Poor PPE compliance poses two major dangers.

Injury

Injury Accidents Safety Risk

The four pillars of collaboration in the construction industry

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Humongous waste rates: According to Eurostat , the building sector is accountable for 34.7% This information overload can often lead to misunderstandings, costly mistakes, and never-ending legal disputes. Like that, you can plan ahead, mitigate risk , and make better decisions for your teams. of the overall waste in Europe.

Industrial

Industrial Construction Project Management Claims

Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Legal experts often cite communication problems as the root cause of many construction disputes. Clear Communication. Healthy Culture.

Profitability

Profitability Contractors Management Contract

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Software

Software Software Construction Accounting

Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. Are all project risks identified and are there preparation plans to address them?

Project Management

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. According to my friend Eric Carter, President of Approach Technology , simplistic passwords are the biggest security risks. Your risk will decrease significantly. Security in these environments is very tight. Tags accounting. accounting software. STRATEGY |.

Construction

Construction Cash Flow Security Software

PART 2: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE – POSSIBLE?

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The strong cultural presence, acceptance and legality of alcohol make it easy to forget what an impact it can have on health. In 2013, over 10,000 people were killed in traffic collisions where alcohol was involved, accounting for 31 percent of all vehicle fatalities.

United States

United States Safety Legal Accounting

8 Ways to Reduce Construction Rework

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2023

In some cases, it causes such severe missed deadlines and budget overruns that builders fail to meet contracts and face legal consequences, or at the very least, loss of good name and potential future business. billion in rework alone, accounting for 14% of all rework performed in 2020. The takeaway?

Construction

Construction BIM Estimating Documentation

Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Aside from changing the project scope, project schedule, and end product, change orders can also impact your accountability and liability, and put your payment at risk. Legally, the term variation refers to an agreement supported by consideration to alter some terms of the contract. How do you handle change orders?

Change Orders

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Environment. Description: A Smart Cities market is emerging on a global scale that dwarfs any previous notion of the value given to data about the built environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs.

FAQ

FAQ News Environment Education

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction

Construction BIM Software Software

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

DOT

DOT FAQ New York News

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

FAQ

FAQ News Construction Education

The Persistent PCB Problem - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Environment. Description: The properties that made PCBs so useful to industry, make them so harmful to health and the environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Transportation.

FAQ

FAQ Construction News Environment

7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The importance of aggregating data across a connected cloud environment. “If Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is something that every company should strive for. ’” —May Winfield, Global Director of Commercial, Legal, and Digital Risks, Buro Happold. Key learnings from related AU session.

Autodesk

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Industrial

Industrial Design FAQ News

7 Ways to Reduce Construction Rework

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2023

In some cases, it causes such severe missed deadlines and budget overruns that builders fail to meet contracts and face legal consequences, or at the very least, loss of good name and potential future business. According to a report from Autodesk and FMI , miscommunication and poor project data account for 48% of all rework on U.S

Construction

Construction Design Documentation Products

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Contractors

Contractors FAQ News Education

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

News

News Engineering FAQ Education

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Union

Union Plans FAQ News

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Forecasting

Forecasting FAQ Construction News

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Plans

Plans Industrial FAQ News

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Environment. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Water & Dams.

Engineering

Engineering FAQ News Education

Effective Public Sector Construction Project Management

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector

Trending Sources

Construction Risk Management: What to do when your project goes wrong

Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Construction risk management: Regain control when your project goes wrong

Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Generating greater insights for the UK water market with @One Alliance

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Virtue signallers beware

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap

Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting | ENR.

Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

The four pillars of collaboration in the construction industry

Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Construction Business Owner Blogs

PART 2: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE – POSSIBLE?

8 Ways to Reduce Construction Rework

Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Construction Business Owner Blogs

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

The Persistent PCB Problem - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

7 Ways to Reduce Construction Rework

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

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