Remove Negotiation Remove Resource Remove Sustainability
article thumbnail

Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

But that’s not all, the DoD doesn’t leverage current system thinking and robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery workflows to maximize utilization of resource. The contracting officer shall negotiate the modification and make a determination that the price is fair and reasonable. (d) c) Limitations.

Contract 232
article thumbnail

Optimizing sustainability in building and design: Exploring low-impact furnishings

Construction Specifier

By Zach Adams In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design, sustainability has become non-negotiable. While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

Construction Marketing

Transport costs, import tariffs, and even ecological concerns like sustainability practices further complicate the pricing landscape, making it imperative for buyers to understand these elements when evaluating wood prices. This not only cuts down on administrative overhead but also ensures a consistent quality and supply of materials.

Retail 156
article thumbnail

Hard Bidding is for the Birds – IPD Could Be the Way to Go

Constructonomics

IPD is a negotiated form of project delivery where risk and reward are shared among the owner, architect, prime contractor, and sometimes even subcontractors. Jonathan Cohen with Integrated Project Resources recently published six case studies of IPD projects through the American Institute of Architects. Shared Risk and Reward.

Bidding 149
article thumbnail

Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record

Pro Builder

Under most economic conditions, the profit ratio in 2006 is more sustainable since gross profit is less susceptible to small variations in volume. Obviously, after 2006, we had a total collapse of the industry, creating price discounting to sustain volume at the expense of decreases in gross profit. with operating expenses at 14.5

article thumbnail

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Affordable Eco.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 61
article thumbnail

DPW Job Order Contracting Basic Course – US Army Corps of Engineers

Job Order Contracting

DPW Job Order Contracting Basic course teaches students the basic policies, and procedures for properly executing sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects using a Job Order Contracting (JOC) contract applicable to the Directorate of Public Works or a USACE District Office. Purpose: DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BASIC.

Contract 100