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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Lean Construction Journal The post Public Procurement of Construction Services appeared first on 4BT. References: AIA (2007).

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

A tool used to understand the energy use, other environmental impacts, and costs associated with all life cycle phases of the building: procurement, construction, operation, and decommissioning. A compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle.

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#120:  Addressing the Shortage of Construction Workers

NH Construction Law

To quote AGC’s chief economist Ken Simonson, “contractors report almost universally that they need more workers than they can find.” Chamber of Commerce reports that New Hampshire has only 44 unemployed workers for every 100 available positions – one of the lowest ratios in the country.