Construction Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Housebuilders have hit out at the government after software failures prevented respondents from properly responding to a consultation on the Future Homes Standard. The delay has forced the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) into an emergency response and to extend the consultation period.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The City of Edinburgh Council has put the proposed construction of a new £2 billion tramline in the city to public consultation. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

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. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2024

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. See the panel to the right.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Procurement Accounting News 52

Construction Law

AUGUST 2, 2024

A consultation launched by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) seeks views on a proposed approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in order to achieve sustainable growth in the planning system. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

Plans 52

Plans Accounting News Consulting 52

Construction Law

JUNE 20, 2024

The Inner House of the Scottish Court of Session has overturned an earlier judgement in a dispute between contractor Tilbury Douglas and consulting engineer Arup over design deficiencies in an Edinburgh tunnel. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Claims Accounting News Consulting 52

Construction Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Private sector investment in UK infrastructure and capital projects would have to double by 2040 if a multi billion pound shortfall is to be made up, says a report from consultants EY. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Infrastructure Accounting News Consulting 40

Construction Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Construction clients for major projects are urged to ‘buy now’ rather than wait for more economic uncertainty or else risk having no bidders when they go to tender in an overheated market, in a report from cost consultants Core Five. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

National Grid is to use a new model of supply chain cooperation for its £9 billion Great Grid Upgrade, a nationally significant investment in the electricity network in alliance with seven major contractors and consultants. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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Modeling Accounting News Consulting 52

Construction Law

MAY 16, 2024

Public sector major project capabilities have been slammed by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a report that says government departments have become over reliant on consultancies and engineering and construction companies as civil service technical and engineering skills have been neglected. See the panel to the right.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Accounting News 52

Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2024

Failure to properly address embodied carbon emissions in the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultation could leave resulting legislation open to legal challenge, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has warned. See the panel to the right.

Legal 52

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

Contractors are spurning invitations to tender at an increasing rate according to a survey from property and construction consultant Gleeds, with almost 90% of respondents saying they or their supply chain had declined an invitation in the first quarter of this year. See the panel to the right.

Contractors 52

Contractors Accounting News Consulting 52

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Adopting measures to comply with the Building Safety Act could hinder the construction sector’s recovery in 2024, according to the latest Spring Market View from consultant Arcadis. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Safety Forecasting Accounting News 52

Construction Law

JANUARY 19, 2024

Government has launched consultation on increasing penalties on contractors for street works offences in a bid to reduce congestion and raise up to £10 million a year for resurfacing roads, setting the scene for confrontation with utilities companies and their contractors. See the panel to the right.

Accounting 52

Accounting News Bidding Roads 52

Help Everybody Everyday

JUNE 20, 2015

Over the last year, particularly on federal contracts, I’ve been seeing the rise of a very disturbing procurement process. It is a safe method for procurement professionals to use. But, based on what I’m seeing, reading and hearing, the use of this procurement method has dramatically increased since 2013. What is it?

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put two ‘working papers’, on housing developer’s landbanks and on planning, out to consultation for feedback on its assessment of the use of landbanks and how new homes are delivered, and on how planning rules may be impacting competition. See the panel to the right.

Accounting 40

Accounting News Consulting Site 40

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cost plus contracts are expected to come under a harsh spotlight in a review of HS2’s soaring costs to be carried out by cost consultants Gardiner & Theobald (G&T). Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

Contract 40

Contract Accounting News Consulting 40

Construction Law

JUNE 1, 2021

A poorly configured supply chain, subbies on razor thin margins, poor procurement, ‘cosy relationships’, corner cutting and shoddy work, were among the undeniable accusations hurled at the industry by the Times. None of it was good. The industry was characterised as ‘toxic and dysfunctional’ and racing to the bottom.

Industrial 52

Industrial Insurance Banking Procurement 52

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 13, 2012

Contractor Magazine. The program, supported by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) , a non-profit organization partly funded by the US Department of Commerce , is committed to retaining and cultivating as many jobs as possible of the 44,000 manufacturers that produce products within in “The Golden State.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 19, 2013

With three decades of experience as a professional economic developer, Lautman has designed and managed four economic development programs having procured more than 80 corporate locations, accounting for more than 15,000 new jobs, six million square feet of industrial space, and $11 billion in new investment.

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Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

It usually meant hiring not only a web design consultant, but an in-house “webmaster” to keep the site updated. . ” Jeff Gardner, from Smashing Magazine, a website targeted at designers explains why this is a fallacy. “I’m about to make a bold statement. But then another evolution occurred.

Design 48

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Rory Woolsey

MARCH 20, 2012

I am running tight on time this week so I am posting an article that my son Matthew and I co-authored for an architect/ builders magazine. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. construction consultants. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Newer Post.

Estimating 40

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 19, 2012

Using our brand-base foundation, you need to ready your brand for these new directions that will entail new technologies, media and procurement methods. Scarlett Consulting. Architect magazine. As a result of good strategic planning and positioning, new markets will constantly emerge for your practices. Ford Harding blog.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

Additionally, the four county-wide economic development partners can assist companies not eligible for Next Michigan with other incentives, financing, workforce hiring and training, site selection, lean implementation, and marketing including government procurement. In 2012, Boston Consulting Group found that more than one-third of U.S.-based

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

When the renowned Boston Consulting Group recently ranked the top 50 most innovative companies, it was found that 13 of that top 50 operate significant R&D facilities in Michigan. For a true sense of the state’s technology leadership, you need only to know a few of the ways that differentiate Michigan from virtually all other locations.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

Pennsylvania’s decision to consolidate hundreds of bridge projects into a single procurement financed by a bond fund managed by a new Public-Private Partnership (P3) should serve as a model for the rest of the country. According to the magazine, Stenger and his pals already have raised $90 million to finance the new bio-med facility.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Some Background in JOC: If any of you are not familiar with Job Order Contracting and want to learn more, follow the link below for a great article that was published recently in Owner’s Perspective magazine on JOC: [link]. construction consultants. Woolsey, MBA. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

AZ Fast Grant: Up to $7,500 grant to pay for consulting services to advance Arizona-based technology companies. Human Resource consulting on Arizona’s labor laws. Available funding and the required match is dependent on the location of the project and the degree to which administrative and consultant expenses are minimized.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

In addition, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers assist companies throughout the entire government procurement process from pre-award to post-award. Perform the majority of work themselves, rather than through consultants or subcontractors. Be the primary employer of the lead researcher at the time of award. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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