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Peabody to apply 20% social value weighting to contract bids

Construction Enquirer

The housing giant – which hands out £1bn in contracts annually – cited a series of pioneering initiatives with construction companies during the trial which saw the social value weighting increased from the previous 2-7%.

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Fleet Street set for £5bn building boom over next five years

Construction Enquirer

We are seeing the evolution of an area; an emerging, sustainable, inclusive hub for today and tomorrow. “This is a golden opportunity, a landmark moment. “This is a golden opportunity, a landmark moment. “This is a golden opportunity, a landmark moment.

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Bidding, winning and delivering a Design-Build energy solution for a VA medical center

CK Power

It followed the typical bidding process. Many bid on the central power plant. Few submitted bids for the interim solution. CK Power bid, won and delivered a solution for both. Designing a special-built enclosure to house a 2500 kW generator. There were specifications and the provider had to meet everything in it.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Construction estimates can be developed in house or there is always the option to engage an Outsource or Freelance estimating company. Both contractors and owners use them when deciding whether to bid or build a project. It also aids in gauging bid proposals received from material vendors or subcontractors.

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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting (JOC) – for the numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects, averaging $50,000-$100,000+ up several million dollars bases upon project complexity and associated design requirements. Extension of and/or option to in-house crews. Extension of in-house staff.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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