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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Management Institute.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from [link] Alinaitwe, H. 1440-7027).

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Why Projects Fail

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First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Charlie Lightfoot, Co-chair of International Arbitration Practices and Managing Partner, Jenner & Block, London. Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance.

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Pet Food Maker Will Create Up To 165 Jobs In Indiana

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Blue Buffalo, which was founded in 2002, offers a complete line of wholesome natural foods and treats for dogs and cats, which are sold nationwide through pet specialty retailers. These incentives are performance-based, meaning until employees are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Solid Waste Management. In response to claims by environmentalists that existing forest cover protection laws have not been efficacious, during the 2019 session, the General Assembly considered several bills aimed at assessing the state’s forest conservation efforts. Water Quality and Land Management. Forest Cover.

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