Arcadis appoints global service director for cost and commercial management

Dutch consulting engineer Arcadis has appointed Kayleigh Owen as global service director for cost and commercial management (CCM). Owen began working for Arcadis as part of its graduate scheme, progressing… The post Arcadis appoints global service director for cost and commercial management appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Mace hires commercial lead from Arcadis

Mace has appointed Andy Beard as its cost and commercial lead. Beard, who joins from Arcadis, will lead the firm’s cost and commercial management practice group in the UK, working with international divisions to align its service across the global hubs. He will also have… The post Mace hires commercial lead from Arcadis appeared first on Construction News.

Environmental Planning Consultant

<dd><p>BWB Consulting has an exciting opportunity for Environmental Planning Consultant to be based in our Birmingham office. </p><p>Sitting within a new Environmental Planning team in Birmingham, the successful applicant would be expected to lead or contribute to a wide range of development projects which will include taking responsibility for the their financial performance and commercial management.  The successful applicant will already have experience in an environmental discipline, such as EIA, acoustics, air quality, ecology or heritage; and the role will provide an opportunity for an individual to develop a broad range of environmental skills by managing services across these and other environmental disciplines. </p><p>Our work is varied and widespread supporting our clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required. We value innovation and encourage thinking ‘outside of the box’, while always seeking to provide commercial solutions to complex environmental issues.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>The Environmental Planning team are at the forefront of BWB’s planning services with involvement at all stages in the planning cycle from feasibility through to master planning and the discharge of conditions.  The Environmental Planning team take the lead with BWB’s planning services to deliver a wide range of projects across a broad spectrum of market sectors. </p><p>We aim to create a working environment that provides challenge, enjoyment and a real sense of satisfaction with a view to encouraging personal and professional development in all our staff.</p></dd><dt> </dt><dd><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, confident, self-motivated and willing to take the initiative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p>Ideally the successful candidate will be a graduate in an environmental discipline and be progressing towards Chartership with a relevant professional institution.  Membership of IEMA is desirable but not essential.</p><p>Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good experience and working knowledge of the following areas of work:</p><ul><li>Experience in one of EIA, Acoustics, Air Quality, Ecology or Heritage.</li><li>Experience of project management of technical services with an understanding of the Town and Country planning process.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and communication skills with the ability to check, challenge and correct technical reports.</li><li>Experience and proficiency in using GIS and Autocad packages would be advantageous.</li><li>Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget with a strong focus on client care in project management and delivery.</li><li>Willingness to travel and a full driving license are essential to the role.</li></ul><p>The BWB Environment Group has the capability to provide the integrated ‘one stop shop’ service needed for major projects, as well as tailored or bespoke specialist services if appropriate. Our Environment Group provides advisory, investigative, design and validation services relating to all aspects of the ground and water environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why choose BWB?</strong></p><p>It’s quite simple really. We invest in our people and give them fantastic career opportunities, that’s why!</p><p>It’s not just us who say that either. Look at what we have been recognised for recently:</p><ul><li>Investors in People Gold standard</li><li>Listed in The Times top 100 Best Companies to work for at position 59</li><li>ACE Training Initiative of the Year 2016 (which we won for the BWB Academy)</li><li>ACE Best UK Business Performance for a Medium-sized Firm 2016</li><li>ACE Technology Champion Award 2017</li><li>Best Retention Strategy – December 2016 – CITA</li><li>People Development Award - December 2015 – East Midlands Chamber of Commerce</li></ul><p>These accolades show that we’re a dynamic, successful and growing business that helps all our employees achieve their full potential.</p><p>Take a look at <a href="http://www.bwbconsulting.com/"><strong>www.bwbconsulting.com</strong></a> where you can see a selection of the type of projects we work on, and there are some videos too which give an insight to what it’s like to work with us.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What we can offer you</strong></p><ul><li>An excellent career with a competitive salary</li><li>Exciting and varied project design experience</li><li>25 days holiday plus additional holiday purchasing scheme</li><li>1 paid day of volunteering for a company-nominated charity</li><li>2.5 paid days for STEM activity</li><li>Cashback medical cover</li><li>Rewards scheme offering discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, theme parks & gyms</li><li>Long service rewards including increased holiday entitlement & pension contributions</li></ul></dd>

Project Team Integration – The Key To Optimising BIM

ACIF and the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) have produced two important and valuable guides to help the construction industry improve productivity. The Case for Project Team Integration, and The Project Team Integration Workbook contain straightforward ways to improve project team collaboration and performance. They make a strong case for early integration of project team members, to get the best from all disciplines that can contribute to good project outcomes and, where it is used, from Building Information Modelling (BIM). Collaboration amongst members of project teams in the construction industry is a good thing. It is a vital input to efficiency and productivity, reduction in wasted effort, and minimisation of disputes.  BIM will produce best results (design to achieve project sponsors' objectives, minimal changes, optimal buildability, designed-in operational efficiency) when all who can contribute are involved in designing and planning for the work they will perform for the project. That requires                integrating project teams to create, sustain and encourage the collaborative behaviour required of all members of project teams if optimal project outcomes are to be achieved; and the powerful enabling tools presented by BIM, that optimise the process of planning, designing, constructing and operating assets. Both developments have demonstrated significant improvements in time, cost and quality outcomes, when used separately. The industry is beginning to invest heavily in BIM to drive more efficient design, site management, construction methods, and asset management. It is also a key to driving greater productivity from supply chain arrangements, offering opportunities to standardise and modularise components. The full benefits of BIM will not be realised without a delivery methodology in place that facilitates the integration of contractors, trade contractors and suppliers in the design process. The benefits of early appointment coupled with use of BIM to develop design solutions to meet needs, are significant. The orthodox approach of appointing contractors only after designs are sufficiently developed to allow for tendering denies buyers opportunities for productivity gains, both in capital and recurrent cost. Both documents are available to download free of charge here on ACIF website or www.apcc.gov.au. ACIF and APCC will be holding workshops to demonstrate how the Workbook can improve project outcomes, and will present an hour long webinar on the Workbook in September for the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management. Dates will be announced soon.

Metroun - CICES Explained (Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors) 14122022

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors or CICES is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. This means, if you’re a Quantity Surveyor working in the infrastructure sector, CICES should be a major contender in your chartership options. In todays video, Metroun will provide you with an overview of CICES, the grades available and how to apply for each

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