Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

A contractor recently learned the hard way that if you open an email from an agency regarding a debriefing, you must read it closely and in its entirety, or you may face the consequence of missing the time to protest the agency’s action. In the Matter of Infotrend, Inc. ( Infotrend ), the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a request for proposal for the award of multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity government-wide acquisition contra

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 5, 2023

How to Onboard and Retain Employees Quickly and Efficiently in the First Days of the Hiring Process Understanding the what, why & how of hiring & finding the right tools for success mhodges Mon, 06/05/2023 - 14:30 With fluctuating seasonal demand and above-average turnover in the construction industry, you’re no stranger to hiring new employees — or the costs that come with it.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. Arguably, positive financial and environmental outcomes are impossible without it! Current Situation #1 Initial budgets for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds are almost always exceeded. #2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent. #4 A robust, common process is NEVER employed. #5 Sco

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Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Safety Helmet with WaveOn Technology meets ANSI standard Z89.1-2014, and features a six-point suspension system for improved impact protection with adjustable head and chin straps for ultimate comfort and fit.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:05 Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines A recent construction materials report from construction cost data tracking firm Gordian reveals that since 2020, roughly 82.5% of construction materials have experienced an average cost increase of 19%.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

Home Inventory Levels: US Cities With the Most—or Fewest—Homes for Sale ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:58 While for-sale inventory is rising slowly but steadily nationwide, many markets remain undersupplied and overpriced on a year-over-year basis The U.S. is battling a severe shortage of for-sale housing, leading to frenzied bidding wars, inflated home prices, and a stalemate between wary buyers and sellers.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore. Matt Wagner, SE, Principal, Managing Director Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Building Owners Building Tech Building Technology Stru

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 05:02 Whether it's for energy, lighting, security, comfort, or entertainment, U.S. consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

The contractor announced it won a $311 million student housing project, which, when occupied in 2026, will open up land for a mixed-use development.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Office design in the era of Gen Z, AI, and the metaverse 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/05/2023 - 09:00 Office Buildings HOK workplace and interior design experts Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci share how the hybrid office is evolving in the era of artificial intelligence, Gen Z, and the metaverse. Office Buildings Headquarters BIM and Information Technology Interior Architecture Virtual Reality HOK workplace and interior design experts Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci share how the hybrid office is evolving in the

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Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

The plant’s additional production capacity will help the automaker launch its first U.S.-assembled electric SUV.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

Construction leaders have committed to eliminate diesel from most sites by 2035. The Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero task force has published a broadly based route map towards diesel-free operation as part of the wider plan to decarbonise the industry. Accepting the scale of the challenge, it sets out the first practical measures to reduce by 78% diesel volumes by 2035.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

The company tapped Adam R. Jelen to be its next leader, while current CEO Thomas M. Laird Jr. will move to chairman.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

The Government has agreed £200m funding to build a new station in south Cambridge for the East-West Rail line. Following funding approval, contractor J Murphy has started site compound and enabling works at the site located next to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, home to the Royal Papworth Hospital and AstraZeneca headquarters. A main contractor is set to be selected for the major station job next month.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2023

Developed by Advanced Construction Robotics of Pittsburgh, TyBOT did 17,823 ties in two shifts across a 7,775-sq-ft area on a bridge in Wisconsin.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

Latest results from Hercules Site Services show a pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 2023 despite an 85% jump in turnover compared to the same period last year. The AIM-listed labour supply specialist saw revenue increase to £37m but the bottom line saw a pre-tax loss of £246,000. The firm’s main revenue driver is HS2 where labour supply to the Phase 1 (northern section) increased to 400 operatives from 180 at 31 March 2022.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2023

With a strong track record in public procurement and private development Harada shepherds the behind-the-scenes push to expedite key government project approvals.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

Construction is rapidly shrugging-off its image as a late adopter of digital transformation. A new report from the National Federation of Builders (NFB) reveals that the vast majority of contractors are embracing the latest technology and are enjoying the business benefits it brings. The Technological Transformation and Cyber Security Insights from Construction Contractors research also shows that contractors are taking cyber security seriously, with half of all those asked having an appointed p

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2023

Developed by Advanced Construction Robotics of Pittsburgh, TyBOT did 17,823 ties in two shifts across a 7,775-sq-ft area on a bridge in Wisconsin.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

Building service contractor NG Bailey has appointed Sellafield chief executive officer Martin Chown as a non-executive board director. Chown has worked at Sellafield for over seven years. Prior to that, he held senior executive roles with Balfour Beatty as procurement and supply chain director and was prior to that procurement chief at GSK. NG Bailey said: “Bringing a wealth of experience gained across numerous organisations and sectors, Martin will prove to be a great addition to the NG B

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Modernizing mental health care in emergency departments: Improving patient outcomes 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 17:45 Healthcare Facilities In today’s mental health crisis, there is a widespread shortage of beds to handle certain populations. Patients may languish in the ED for hours or days before they can be linked to an appropriate inpatient program.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

General Demolition Ltd has been appointed as demolition and enabling works contractor for the initial phase of the redevelopment of 5 Chancery Lane in central London. Development Manager LS Estates is overseeing the £200m project for client LKTMJ Limited. Retrofitting of 5 Chancery Lane will create approximately 100,000 sq ft of modern office space between Holborn and Fleet Street.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

The power of student engagement: How on-campus student housing can increase enrollment 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 17:00 Student Housing Studies have confirmed that students are more likely to graduate when they live on campus, particularly when the on-campus experience encourages student learning and engagement, writes Design Collaborative's Nathan Woods, AIA.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

House builder Weston Homes has exchanged on a new site in Barking, East London to deliver 147 apartments and around 10,000 sq ft of ground-floor commercial units. The £50m Town Quay Wharf scheme will be delivered in partnership with Be First London, working on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council. Designed by PRP Architects, Town Quay Wharf located off Abbey Road will reconnect the town centre to the waterfront.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

Year-Over-Year Rent Growth Falls as Household Formation Decelerates ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:30 Asking rents are on track for negative year-over-year growth by June or July, says housing analyst Bill McBride After surging in 2021, household formation is slowing, and as a result, year-over-year rent growth is also decelerating, Bill McBride reports in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, using data from Apartment List’s most recent National Rent Report.

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JUNE 5, 2023

The country’s largest brickwork and scaffolding subcontractor Lee Marley Brickwork has strengthened its senior team to meet forecast growth from large-scale regeneration schemes. The brickwork specialist has hired house builder financial veteran Matt Sheehan as chief financial officer. Sheenan brings 20 years’ experience in finance with volume house builders and joins from Countryside Partnerships, where he was divisional finance director of the Home Counties and South businesses.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

The Construction Workforce Is Aging Faster Than the National Labor Force ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:36 The median age of construction workers varies by state, but nationally, construction workers are one year older, on average, than the typical U.S. worker in other labor sectors Analysis of the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) data by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that the median age of construction workers is 42, one year older than the typical worker in the na

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CivilJungle

JUNE 5, 2023

Should Concrete Control Joints Be Caulked? The greatest threat to the satisfactory appearance of concrete and durability of a concrete slab is weather damage since concrete being a porous material absorbs water easily.

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