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The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities

Job Order Contracting

The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities is the fundamental cause of rampant environmental and economic waste. Any construction “project” can be defined as any number of more granular tasks that are performed in sequence or in parallel.

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Underground Utilities- Inefficiencies and Damage – $100B Annually

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The primary issues, which could be easily resolved with appropriate leadership and commitment, are … Lack of integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery process deployment. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions, including locally researched cost data.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Bid races for new Scape £4bn utilities works deals

Construction Enquirer

Procurement specialist Scape has launched the hunt for contractors to deliver specialist utilities civils and construction works. The frameworks will operate under a parallel lotting structure offering a choice of two contractors in the areas to deliver civil engineering and construction works.

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

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Real property owners and facilities managers can now efficiently execute their numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and cost-effectively reduce deferred maintenance levels. Properly budget for and prioritize common, recurring renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects.

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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. Featured Construction Event. September 2022 Construction Webinars.