Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Much, if not all, of 2021 will be spent dealing with the fall out of the Covid-19 pandemic, and hopefully learning from the way the UK mobilised its central government procurement systems to combat it. But was the way the UK responded to the pandemic a procurement success story? There is much to learn.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

The surprise may be the restraint shown by the NAO in identifying issues, as those with even a passing familiarity with government procurement could come up with many more in the management of procurement processes alone. Nick Barrett.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

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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Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2020

Specialist contractors have called on powers to be given to the new Building Safety Regulator to police procurement practices as well as health and safety. In her review Dame Judith said building safety was compromised by poor procurement practices such as a focus on lowest price.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 28, 2016

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Design-Build efficacyFuturistic building technologies around the cornerImproving construction safety against top four OSHA accident categories3D models for construction projectsCommercial construction contractors - 3 tips to building a successful businessConsiderations for procurement and (..)

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Event calendar submission to local/regional newsprint, media outlets, city news outlets (if applicable) Website banner, landing page, calendar listing, registration link, blog, etc. Email lists Existing list identification (applications, verticals, roles, geos) New email lists (develop, procure incl.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The government’s bid to “transform public procurement” in the UK has now reached the statute books, with the Procurement Act 2023 receiving Royal Assent on 26 October. The relevant Green Paper – Transforming Public Procurement – was published three years ago so the Cabinet Office should be up to speed on the secondary legislation.

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PC Construction

MAY 1, 2024

million meals in 2023 and procured 3.6 Last fall, PC raised funds to benefit the GSFB, but decided we wanted to do more to serve our fellow Mainers in need. Between networking with other local businesses and chatting with members of the GSFB staff, we learned that the food bank distributed 33.6 Very impressive!

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2019

Corey Philip writes homeprosuccess.com, a powerful blog for contractors that primarily serve homeowners.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Editor’s comment Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report Editor Nick Barrett laments the ‘litany of failures’ identified in Lord Hardie’s report into the Edinburgh Tram fiasco. Lessons must obviously be learned for future procurements; but none of them are new.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Furthermore, MRP software is indispensable when it comes to procuring manufactured goods. The post How To Improve The Management Of Construction Site Inventory appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. ERP software can inform you of possible inventory needs through smart forecasting.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Cabinet Office has announced new measures to deliver social value through public procurement in ‘Taking Account of Social Value in the Award of Central Government Contracts’. Benefits delivered might include supporting Covid-19 recovery, tackling economic inequality, combating climate change or driving equal opportunities.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Area Office notified a Sanford representative of the protest and requested that, within three business days, the company provide certain financial information for the five previously completed fiscal years preceding Sanford’s self-certification for the subject procurement. OHA agreed with Sanford that the size protest was non-specific.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

His blog would probably be a finalist if he elected to campaign for votes. Matt Handal’s Help Everybody Everyday title describes his blog’s purpose, intention, and results. Matt’s speaking, writing and online marketing skills have evolved to the highest level — and so has his blog. Matt Handal.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Bernie Siben reminds us in a recent blog posting that public sector marketing is a “horse of a different color” and he is right. Public sector work is a “horse of a different color” for marketing and business development. In some respects, public work is freer and more readily accessible to outsiders (you might think).

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. ProContractorMX provides multi disciplinary solutions for Takeoff and Estimating, Project Management, Procurement Management, Financial Management, Employee Management, Equipment Management, Inventory Management, Dashboards, and Reporting and Analysis. Blog Archive. adsense analytic.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While a summary of the various protests filed by DynCorp could fill a book (rather than a blog post), the crux of DynCorp’s arguments focused on the nuances of “discussions” in the context of a negotiated procurement. The Federal Circuit’s decision should remind contractors of the limits of discussions in a negotiated procurement.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2018

Job Order Contracting Blog Legislation for Job Order Contracting March 20, 2009. General Assembly of Virginia Virginia Public Procurement Act. Minnesota Statutes 2017. Minnesota Statutes 2015. Service Cooperatives. The New York State Senate Senate Bill S6618. South Carolina. EDUCATION CODE TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 51 Sec.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 19, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The software can manage the complete project lifecycle , procurement, bids and proposals, financials, employees, payroll, equipment. Labels: construction estimating , construction takeoff , job cost accounting , ProContractorMX™ , procurement. Blog Archive. adsense analytic.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 3, 2018

Procuring and executing on-demand, on-budget, on-time, quality construction services has traditionally been difficult. Construction services decision-making should be accomplished collaboratively among technical teams, procurement, building users and builders. Want to read more articles like this ? Visit our blog .

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

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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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2018

BuildingConnected is working hard to grow its bid procurement platform for building contractors. appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. The goal is to move them away from handwritten and printed documents, and instead keep to-dos and other important information stored in a cloud-based location.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document.

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Construction Law

JUNE 6, 2022

Little attention has been given to the proposed legislative shake up of the UK’s public sector procurement that went before the House of Lords for second reading in late May. It is that obviously flawed process that the new Procurement Bill aims to reform.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 22, 2014

This blog post is the first of several over the coming weeks about EPDs. The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on proposed Guidelines for Product Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for use in federal procurement to help federal purchasers select greener products and meet sustainability purchasing goals.

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Rory Woolsey

MARCH 20, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. If you are interested in an expanded discussion on the most crucial step in the estimating process then go back and read my blog on "Scope, Scope, Scope!" Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Newer Post.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits. Search This Blog. Blog Archives. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 15, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Search This Blog. Blog Archives. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Sunday, April 15, 2012. It Dont Come Easy! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More experienced engineers in the AEC industry may use this blog as a catalyst to engage new engineers at your firm—as talking points or pass-along information. Delivery Method Secrets You are likely aware that there are many different methods an owner can use to procure and deliver a project.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. But this is not enough to neither demonstrate the grouping of parts at each stage of the production procedure nor contain all of the data required to support manufacturing or procurement. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Monday, March 21, 2011. Bill of Material (BOM). ► 2012. (18).

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Search This Blog. Blog Archives. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Scope, Again? Share to Twitter Share to Facebook.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 5, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Supporting supply and distribution networks for mutual benefit, for example by jointly sourcing products, developing standardized supplier training modules, or aligning local procurement policies. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Thursday, May 5, 2011. ► 2012. (18). ► June. (4).

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Search This Blog. Blog Archives. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Monday, January 30, 2012. Scope, Scope, Scope!!! Newer Post. Older Post.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Toyota will move forward with the planning of its new facility on the York Township, MI campus of the Toyota Technical Center to accommodate approximately 250 direct procurement positions currently based in Kentucky. Great Lakes Blog-Sept-2014 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Toyota York Township' .” (Photo: Toyota.).

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Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. I realize that I promised a blog with topics on construction estimating and this is not exactly on topic but it is very much related and relevant. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Search This Blog.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Search This Blog. Blog Archives. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Costing Construction. Newer Post. Older Post.

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