Ensuring the Successful Execution of Federally-Funded Construction Projects by Local Governments
Federally-funded construction projects can be a mystery for leaders in state and local government and public education. Questions abound regarding
Blog: Procurement
What is a “Responsive, Responsible” Bidder?
Contractors submit accurate and competitive bid prices, but the bid must also be responsive and the bidder must be responsible.
Spring Ahead in Construction Project Planning
If the construction calendar were laid out on a timeline graph, it would likely resemble a bell curve, with the bulk of construction work being shouldered in the summer months. Here are some things to keep in mind for your summer construction project planning.
Wise Spending at Fiscal Year End
Job Order Contracting can facility managers spend end of Fiscal Year (FY) budgets on repair, maintenance or small construction projects.
Shrinking Budgets, Growing Needs
Learn how to use efficient construction project delivery methods to stretch shrinking budget dollars without sacrificing quality.
Reducing the Impact of Change Orders
Change orders remain one of the most frustrating issues in construction, seeming to sneak up on owners and contractors to spike costs and prolong project schedules.
Control the Impacts of Change Orders
Change orders affect construction projects of all sizes, and can feel like they are a way of life in construction.
Job Order Contracts for Emergency Response
Natural disasters and mechanical failures, such as a water line break or a bridge bearing failure, can create an emergency event that requires an immediate response to stabilize the building, site or impacted area, to clean up, and to make the required repairs.
How My Marriage Counselor Helped Me Understand Change Orders
One of the many great things about my marriage is my wife doesn’t really understand what I do, and as a result, she doesn’t read my blogs either, so I am safe in writing about the time we went to a marriage counselor.
Boosting the Value in Value Engineering
Having a knowledgeable and experienced person perform value engineering on a construction project is a great benefit, saving time and money for the facility owner.
