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Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report

Construction Law

Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Neither TIE or the council had the necessary expertise to procure and manage a project like this.

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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey

Construction Law

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response.

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Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more

Job Order Contracting

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond. LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Improve Productivity 20%-50%. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

They have been set up to simply procure construction/maintenance services faster, and in manner cases without traditional or proper oversight. How to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. How to “negotiate” with a Contractor. How to create an RFP for JOC contractors.

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Multi-challenges forcing pace on procurement reform

Construction Law

The unpredictable outcome of the UK negotiations to secure trade deals after the current EU deals expire at the end of the year would have been enough on its own to cause consternation in boardrooms across all industries, resulting in investment plans being at best postponed. Nick Barrett.

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Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

A JOC program should never be used to bypass the lengthy traditional procurement process so that projects can be pushed along quickly, regardless of size or type, and without considering if JOC is the best option. Negotiating individual projects is critical to ensuring quality work at fair and reasonable prices.

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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

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