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Backpedalling on procurement reform

Construction Law

Some encouraging activity has been seen on the public procurement front recently, all well reported on in Construction Law. The appointment of Jacob Rees-Mogg as the Secretary of State for Government Efficiency can’t have raised many hopes for the radical reform needed to create the modern, efficient procurement system that the UK lacks.

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Procurement opportunity must be grasped

Construction Law

Procurement related guidance and advice has been coming thick and fast in recent weeks. Contributions were also made by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Procurement Advisory Group. Teams should be integrated through collaborative contracts that take account of consultations with residents.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. The good news is (I think) that I have decided I would start a blog on these topics in construction estimating. The Plan is to keep the blog up weekly which means even with my full time job (with the Gordian Group) I will most likely have to find some weekend time to keep this going.

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PNC Tops Off Its New Global Headquarters In Pittsburgh

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In addition to hiring locally, PNC’s project team is procuring products and services from local businesses, including PPG Industries, Inc., based engineering firm; and Paladino & Company, a Seattle-based green building consultant, among others. Mid Atlantic Blog-July-2014 LEED Pittsburgh PNC Sustainability'

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Electronic marketing methods might include email communications, newsletters, websites, blogs, and social media. Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. Proper Use of Tools and Technology. Clear Communication.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. With this blog I will answer the “markup” question for an average facilities project and try and keep it simple but still useful. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.