Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's lockout of approximately 2,000 union operating engineers due to failed negotiations has some contractors hiring nonunion and out-of-state operators to keep projects going.

Michigan 60

Michigan Union Negotiation Equipment 60

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. The latter is a basic tenant of LEAN construction. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Any discussion of construction change order best management practices would be incomplete without the following: Defining a construction change order, Noting the causal factors and impacts associated with construction change orders, and Methods of mitigating construction change orders.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

“National infrastructure projects like HS2 continue to create pressures in the broader sector, however the overall inflationary pressure is reducing and we are working proactively and in a detailed manner to capture it.”

Work in Progress 97

Work in Progress Profitability Overhead Negotiation 97

The Korte Company

MARCH 12, 2025

Theres a lot on the line in the construction industry, from multimillion-dollar budgets to critical safety considerations. Hunting down new responsibilities Alexs Korte career started with an internship almost a decade ago while studying architecture and construction management at Washington University in St.

Foundation 52

Foundation St. Louis ProCore Spirit 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

Bailey wrote , “With the retirement of baby boomers in full swing, the construction industry is grappling with its biggest challenge: refilling its pool of employees. Misconceptions such as construction being unsafe and blue-collar in nature continue to persist. But it faces significant resistance among younger workers.”.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Education Innovation 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From a JOC Program perspective, an annual total JOC construction value of approximately $2M is required before considering JOC due to associated administrative costs. JOC is used to execute repair, sustainment, restoration, modernization, and minor new construction projects. Definitions. Applicability.

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

BD+C

JUNE 1, 2016

The public-private partnership LaGuardia Gateway Partners has signed a 35-year lease agreement and has negotiated the financing to begin the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport’s Central Terminal B in New York City.

New York City 40

New York City New Jersey Leases New York 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. How many cycles were required for owner/contractor negotiations per task order? JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Construction Documents. Pre-Construction Stage.

Construction 60

Construction Procurement Budget Budgeting 60

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating Editor Nick Barrett asks with a general election looming, if there is any prospect of a reversal in years of underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Effective sales training is crucial for driving business growth and securing high-margin projects in the construction industry. Comprehensive training programs equip your construction teams with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate complex sales processes, engage with clients, and close deals successfully.

Construction 52

Construction Environment Industrial Negotiation 52

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Editor Nick Barrett says a Public Accounts Committee report on HS2 provides little cheer to anyone hoping that the UK could somehow successfully deliver infrastructure investment on the scale highlighted recently as essential by the National Infrastructure Commission.

Insurance 40

Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects. It is a listing of construction tasks, organized using MasterFormat, including a detailed line item description and unit pricing for labor, material, and equipment.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The ability to identify new projects early is critical for success in the construction industry. However, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , construction professionals now have access to tools that allow them to spot new construction projects at the earliest stages.

Construction 52

Construction Bidding Profitability Industrial 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AUGUST 29, 2024

Construction contracts in the energy sector involve unique challenges and risks, particularly with respect to bonds and mechanic’s liens. Seek Expert Guidance: The complexities of construction contracts in the energy sector often necessitate expert legal advice to navigate successfully. Here are our key takeaways.

Contract 40

Contract Lien AIA Construction 40

PSMJ Resources

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

House and Senate negotiators have agreed to lower the economic stimulus bill to $789 billion in an attempt to reach a compromise between the bills that each side has approved in recent weeks, according to an Associated Press article. That timeline coincides with a scheduled formal meeting of House and Senate negotiators.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Agreement Iowa Housing 40

Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a report calling for a comprehensive reform of the Private Finance Initiative model used previously to support a new generation of privately financed infrastructure; a warning that the Procurement Act delay could stall contract awards; and doubts about the chances of a new large nuclear plant at Wylfa.

Construction 40

Construction Insurance Finance Claims 40

The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A warehouse’s layout directly affects how well it does this, so developing thoughtful layouts is obviously a critical step in the pre-construction process. This can become complicated because owners almost always base their warehouse construction plans on current and future needs. Read our guide on financing new construction here.

Plans 75

Plans Infrastructure Railroad St. Louis 75

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

With the construction of the world’s largest solar-powered battery facility and an innovative green hydrogen pilot project, we are leading the state and nation in producing energy that is reliable, affordable and better for our environment.”. And, we are not stopping there. So, sustainability is a huge part of what makes Florida successful.”.

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

PSMJ Resources

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Just three Republicans helped pass the plan on a 61-37 vote, but with the Senate bill costing $838 billion, the House and Senate must now negotiate a final compromise on the bill before sending it to the president. According to numerous reports, negotiations between the House and Senate actually started before the Senate voted on the package.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Pennsylvania Forecasting Housing 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 26, 2009

ENR’s forecast for 2009 shows continuing declines in nearly all sectors of industrial, commercial, & residential markets, with modest growth only in public works highway and infrastructure work in 2010. Therefore the companies with solid presence in public works, and negotiated markets are best-positioned for the current recession.

Products 100

Products Sage Estimating Consulting 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

It’s Time for Efficient Construction Project Delivery. DBB is exclusively responsible for the construction sectors poor productivity versus all other business sectors. Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. is simpler/easier to use; 4.)

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If the UK is to respond positively to what is widely agreed to be a pressing need for a new approach to infrastructure investment – i.e. building some rather than continuing along the downward spiral of austerity – a lot needs to happen. The use of adversarial advisers in negotiating future deals should be avoided, says AIIP.

Infrastructure 40

Infrastructure Regulation Transportation Drafting 40

Construction Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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. Many basic procurement rules were broken.

Procurement 52

Procurement Transportation Contract Infrastructure 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 27, 2016

These are the large-scale infrastructure and development projects, where costs are in the high millions or even billions of dollars and the life cycle from conception to completion requires a decade’s work or more. A public display of one bidder’s concept site conception vision.

Negotiation 48

Negotiation Life Cycle Compensation Resource 48

Fieldwire

JULY 26, 2023

Not only are Fieldwire employees incredibly talented and smart, but a good majority of them came from the construction industry before joining Fieldwire. They uniquely understand the challenges faced by construction teams in the field and the office, which makes their contributions at Fieldwire even more valuable.

New York City 52

New York City Software Software Engineering 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). DBIA documents are used in both vertical construction and horizontal (infrastructure) work.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms.

Liability 69

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 69

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Bill of materials (BOM) - a list of materials required for the construction of a project or part of a project, which may include quantities. Bill of quantities (BOQ) - a document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. RSMeans publishes a city cost index table.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 11, 2014

A global leader in the tile industry, Mohawk will certainly benefit from Tennessee’s superior central location and premier logistics and transportation infrastructure,” Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty said. “I 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs.”. “A As the U.S.

Tennessee 49

Tennessee Industrial Products America 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 28, 2014

INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE. Stafford County has put a high priority on investments in infrastructure, including high-speed broadband as well as traditional transportation projects. Based in northern Virginia, SummitIG is a custom network solutions and bandwidth infrastructure provider.

Virginia 45

Virginia Washington Infrastructure Baltimore 45

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. This format is used to review the primary elements of a Job Order Contract from a “best practice” perspective with a focus upon the construction contractor.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100