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Construction Procurement Selection Factors: A Comparative Study on Traditional vs Design and Build Systems https://lnkd.in/gdXumsNA

According to DBIA, using a progressive design-build method: -Streamlines and simplifies the procurement process. -Enables the owner to provide substantial input on the design and buyout decisions. -Shortens the overall project schedule with quicker procurement process and opportunity to use early work packages in phasing the work. -Lessens pressure from the owner in terms of the time required to review and act upon design submittals.

This event from the CIOB on NEC contracts looks like it should be useful for construction connections:

𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆, 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆... Construction activity is the highest it has been for 2 years! 🎉 S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a score over 50 (54.7), indicating noticeable growth and the hope of strong momentum to continue forward. In fact, sizeable growth was seen across all three broad sectors of construction: Commercial, Civil Engineering and House Building. 🏠 An increase in new orders and job creation, combined with an improvement in supply-chain conditions and a slowing of input cost inflation, are understood to be the key drivers. Not to sound too optimistic, but 2024 is looking like a good year for construction! ✅ #construction #realestate #RICS #quantitysurveying #recruitment

The integrity of every structure is determined by it's foundation and the quality of construction materials used to execute the project. Unlock the secrets to savvy construction material procurement in 2024 by reading our article on "Keys to Buying Construction Materials Smartly in 2024" Read full article here 👉https://shorturl.at/ALPT6 #ConstructionTips #2024BuildingGuide

Development news: NG BAILEY SUCCESSFULLY APPOINTED TO THE PROCURE PARTNERSHIPS FRAMEWORK 🤝 The framework, which is set to be the biggest framework ever awarded across the UK, is structured over eight sub-regional lots covering five value bands, starting at £50k and going up to £50m+. NG Bailey has been awarded the decarbonisation and retrofit lot that covers England. Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage, and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. Source: NG Bailey #BuildingServices #BuildingDesign #BuildingEngineering #CIBSE #BuildingServicesRecruitment #MEP #MEPEngineering #MEPEngineer #Rics #PropertyDesign #architecture #Construction #Urban #Design #Engineering #BuildingPerformance #fire #Sustainability #VT #VerticalTransportation #Fire #FireEngineering #RealEstate #HouseBuilding #London #MEPDesign #CIOB #Property #TheBuildingServicesPodcast #BuildingPodcast #BuildingServicesBlog

Construction material costs have endured a volatile few years. While Gordian’s construction data experts and others have reported that costs appear to be stabilizing, A/E/C executives and practitioners, facilities planners, financial leaders and procurement professionals must stay on top of the latest market trends and analysis. The Construction Cost Insights Report, produced in partnership with Building Design+Construction Media, uses RSMeans Data from Gordian construction costs, internal expertise and perspectives from A/E/C industry leaders to evaluate prices of the industry’s most prominent materials. The report considers the current state of construction costs and places them in a long-term context so you understand where the industry has been and where it’s going. #BuildingIntelligenceSolutions #constructionestimating #constructionindustry

Our latest collaboration with Building Design+Construction Media brings you the Construction Cost Insights Report! Powered by RSMeans Data from Gordian and expert insights from industry leaders, this report evaluates construction material prices and trends. In our third edition, focusing on Q1 2024, we go beyond just discussing material price trends. Discover insightful analysis of the construction material supply chain, including materials with long lead times, the impact of shifting labor pools and the rise of mega-projects. 🏗️ Take advantage of this comprehensive resource - download your copy today. #ConstructionInsights #RSMeansData #ConstructionIndustry

💚 The Treasury Board of #Canada needs architects and engineers, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practitioners, quantity surveyors and all other interested parties to respond to this: “The government will implement Buy Clean in its procurement by reducing the environmental impact of construction materials and design by: 👉 disclosing the amount of embodied carbon in the construction materials of major construction projects, based on material carbon intensity or a life cycle assessment 👉 conducting whole-building (or asset) life cycle assessments by 2025 at the latest for major buildings and infrastructure projects 👉 reducing the embodied carbon of major construction projects by 30%, starting in 2025, using recycled and lower-carbon materials, material efficiency and performance-based design” This RFI seeks feedback to assist in the development of requirements designed to achieve environmental objectives and support a competitive and resilient marketplace for all major federal government construction projects starting in 2025.  #SustainableConstruction #Decarbonization #BuiltEnvironment #Buildings