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Public procurement isn’t working

Construction Law

They told Reform that Whitehall efficiency drives tend to take place in the run-up to fiscal events like budgets and were “frantic and tactical”. One interviewee told Reform about a government department that sought Treasury sign-off for a multibillion-pound programme despite evidence that its delivery was not feasible.

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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

Levelset

Preconstruction is the initial stage of a construction project where an idea starts to become a reality. The designer helps the client develop budgets, schedules, potential issues, the scope, and other details related to the planning of the entire project. Feasibility depends on a few factors. What is preconstruction?

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

The performance and monitoring stage is a phase in which the project’s progress, timeline, and budget are constantly assessed in order to keep the job on track. During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. What is the performance and monitoring phase?

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EP04: Essential Lessons for a New Safety Professional

Safety Services Company

_. When you’re just starting out in the safety field, it’s important to embrace the idea that you don’t know it all. However, while learning standards, it’s also important to consider what is feasible, since the practicality of implementing standards in the field isn’t always considered in the creation of those standards.

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3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making

BD+C

Further, the insights helped the university decide which facilities could be renovated or replaced, pinpoint the best areas for new investments, identify the most strategic targets for limited capital funding, and budget for the most impactful interventions on their historic land-grant campus.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Why More Clients Are Choosing the Design-Assist Model

HardHatChat

In this scenario, the client’s priority was choosing a financially feasible location and getting an idea of general costs, rather than design, so we were hired before the architect. The intent was we would ultimately work with their architect in a design-assist capacity as plans were finalized.

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What Are Construction Cost Estimates | Types of Construction Cost Estimates | Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate

CivilJungle

To have a rough idea about the quantities of materials needed for the work. The approximate estimate will help to check the feasibility of the project. In government projects, the approximate estimate is required for the budget provision and the administrative approval. Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate. Plinth Area Method .