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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

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Engineering and Const. Costs Fall in August

Construction Equipment

Engineering and construction costs fell in August, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The current headline IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index registered 41.8 Both the materials and equipment and… in August, another drop from July’s figure of 43.4.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Low-impact materials – Building materials that generate less waste during manufacturing help cut a project’s environmental footprint significantly. Traditionally, building projects tended to be fragmented, with architects, engineers and contractors operating in silos. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

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Understanding the Value a Locally Researched Detailed Construction Cost Database

Job Order Contracting

Understanding the value of a locally researched detailed construction cost database is important to any real property owner, architect, engineer, or builder. A significant amount of time and experience is needed to develop a verifiable unit price cost database that reflected local market conditions and can be easily used and maintained.

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Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The later enables all participants and stakeholders to easily view detailed, verifiable costs for labor, material, and equipment for all relevant construction tasks.

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Construction Project Delivery Leadership – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

Both formal and professional education have not prepared real property owners to address the basics of planning, procurement, and project delivery that enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities on-time and on-budget. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. NEXT STEPS. Do your homework!