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Court Challenge Looms as Biden Project Labor Agreement Rule Takes Effect

ENR Construction

The Biden administration issued a final rule implementing a 2022 executive order that will now require project labor agreements on federally funded projects with an estimated cost of $35 million or more.

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AECOM Signs Deals For Ukraine Infrastructure Rebuilding PM Role

ENR Construction

The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.

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AECOM Signs Deals For Ukraine Infrastructure Rebuilding

ENR Construction

The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.

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Plexxis Software launches the beta version of Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) for construction estimators

Construction Cost Estimating

Plexxis Software introduces the Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) intended for the Drywall ERP estimating, digital takeoff, construction management software , and mobile app solution. The estimator can apply it for getting the most updated material pricing for bids efficiently and precisely. It is still in beta stage.

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Western Dam Removals Get Back on Track With New Financial Agreement

ENR Construction

California and Oregon now are dam co-licensees for estimated $450M Klamath River project to resolve federal concerns, but major work by contractor Kiewit is pushed back one year.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

80% of cost overruns are due to poor scope of work definition, and associated inadequate and/or flawed construction cost estimates and otherwise poor planning, procurement, and project delivery management. Labor productivity value for each craft /work area needs to be estimated at a detail level as it will significantly vary.

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Court Challenge Looms as Biden PLA Rule Takes Effect

ENR Construction

The Biden administration issued final rule implementing a 2022 executive order that will now require project labor agreements on federally funded projects with an estimated cost of $35 million or more.