Choosing the Best Value Source Selection for Federal Construction
Best value source selection refers to awarding a contract based on the value of services the Federal government will receive from the awarded contractor.
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What the Data Says: Emerging Cost Increases of Interior Finishes
Our data experts have been monitoring construction costs for decades, tracking price fluctuations impacted by response to public policy, concerns about infrastructure or the effects of the pandemic and natural disasters. We examine the long-term cost trends of the industry’s most vital materials. In this edition of What the Data Says, we examine the continued cost increases of interior finishes.
Study Finds JOC Programs Save Time, Admin Costs
In 2015, the Performance Based Studies Research Group from Arizona State University’s (ASU) Del Webb School of Construction recently completed a study examining the Job Order Contracting (JOC) construction project delivery method. See a summary of what researchers discovered about JOC programs.
New Healthcare Facilities Requirements Demand New Project Delivery Solutions
Find out why value-based construction is a strategic fit for the facilities requirements of small-cap projects within the healthcare industry.
What the Data Says: Structural Steel Costs Volatility
In this edition of What the Data Says, we’re taking a look at the extraordinary rise in structural steel costs. Over the past several months, we have become accustomed to volatility in this commodity’s pricing but the latest increase is unprecedented. The price of structural steel has increased 91% since the last quarter of 2020, rising 45% in the past quarter.
The Facilities Organization of Tomorrow: More on the State of Facilities in Higher Education
The State of Facilities report has generated a wealth of conversation among higher ed leaders. In an effort to continue this all-important discussion, we are answering a selection of questions we have received in thematic posts. This post looks at the facilities organization of tomorrow.
The Benefits of Investing in ESG Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable mutual funds are out performing the market at incredible rates. Why? Because investors and customers alike care about sustainable business practices. Learn how investing in sustainability could benefit your business.
The Importance of Capital Planning During COVID and How to Achieve Accurate Facilities Assessments
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted priorities for many organizations. Find out how our VFA software and facilities expertise can help with capital planning during COVID.
Kykloud: A Mobile Survey and Inspection Application
Meet Kykloud, your new mobile survey and inspection app. Kykloud gives you a simple, consistent, guided process to collect condition surveys, inspections and lifecycle asset management across your entire portfolio
VFA Capital Planning Software
VFA Capital Planning Software platform helps objectively model multi-year capital plans that optimize and align real estate portfolio investments with their mission.