Top 7 Blog Posts of 2017
Read through our best blog posts from the past year, as we count down the top seven topics of 2017, including industry best practices, success stories and solutions for common construction challenges and concerns.
Blog: State And Local Government
Snohomish County WIN Sidewalk Project
When Snohomish County kicked off the Walkways in Neighborhoods (WIN) program to accelerate filling in sidewalks gaps within urban areas, staff limitations and time constraints represented major roadblocks. Read this case study to learn how Snohomish County overcame these challenges and successfully completed the project on time.
Government Purchasing: When Contractor Performance Matters
State and local governments would benefit best from a method that drives contractors to perform well on construction projects, and helps purchasing officers track performance over time. This method exists and many use it successfully today.
4 Measurable Construction Procurement Performance Metrics
Here are a handful of key procurement performance metrics and indicators that procurement teams should account for as they navigate their construction projects and set priorities.
5 Trends in Public Procurement
In the recent webinar Procurement Secrets of High-Performing Local Governments, David Yarkin discussed five trends he's seen in public procurement.
Cooperative Purchasing Saves Time, Adds Value
In recent years, cooperative purchasing has rapidly gained adoption as a go-to procurement method for state and local governments and educational institutions. One of the greatest benefits of cooperative purchasing is the tremendous time savings for procurement organizations.
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
Shrinking Budgets, Growing Needs
Lower budgets have become a reality for many in the public and private sectors. Local and state government agencies, school districts, universities, hospitals and others have struggled with trying to accomplish as much as possible with fewer financial resources. Making sure that you’re using the most efficient methods possible is one way to stretch dollars without sacrificing quality.
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.
Boosting the Value in Value Engineering
Having a knowledgeable and experienced person perform value engineering on a proposed construction project is a great benefit and can save time and money for the facility owner.
