MTA issues RFQ for final contract on $6.97B Second Avenue subway extension

The New York City project will add three Q line stations in East Harlem by the fall of 2032.

How to Find and Bid on Public Construction Projects in 2027

In short: How it works: Bidding on a government construction project means registering as an eligible vendor (SAM.gov for federal, a separate portal for most state and local work), then submitting a compliant bid through a formal invitation for bid (IFB), request for proposal (RFP), or request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Public budgets move on a different clock than private financing: Government work is funded through appropriated budgets and bonds, not a private owner's balance sheet, so public bid volume doesn't necessarily track the same ups and downs as the private market. Small businesses get a structural edge, not just a foot in the door: Set-aside programs are built specifically to reduce competition from larger firms on qualifying contracts. The overhead is the real gate: Bonding, prevailing wage, and compliance paperwork apply almost regardless of contract size, so the math only works if you treat that setup as a standing cost of doing business instead of a one-time task.

Bouygues subsidiary overhauls major Ivory Coast hospital

Setao, a local subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has won a €95m, second-stage contract from the Ivory Coast’s ministry of public hygiene to overhaul Yopougon University Hospital in Abidjan. In July,… The post Bouygues subsidiary overhauls major Ivory Coast hospital appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Construction starts plunge 49% but contract awards soar

The value of project starts plummeted by 49 per cent between June and August compared with the previous three months, according to new data. Industry analyst Glenigan’s September Construction Review said starts were also down 28 per cent compared with 2025 levels. However, main contract… The post Construction starts plunge 49% but contract awards soar appeared first on Construction News.

£19m Elizabeth line tunnel ventilation maintenance contract planned

Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLI) is preparing to procure a contract for planned maintenance and repairs to the tunnel ventilation and controls system on the central section of the Elizabeth line. The post £19m Elizabeth line tunnel ventilation maintenance contract planned appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Contract Retentions Legislation - Unintended consequences?

A commentary by Pinsent Masons Solicitors published on 2nd April 2026 regarding the UK Government's proposed new legislation to ban contract retentions

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

The launch of the Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Target Cost contract (TCC) 2024 introduces a compelling new contender to NEC4 Option C's dominance in target cost contracting, potentially reshaping procurement strategies across both public and private sectors.

JCT 2016 Design and build a practical usage training presentation

Practical use of this JCT contract

RICS - Risk management and the giga-projects of the Middle East 20062023

In a region that has the world’s highest risk of cost overruns, how can project risk at this scale be effectively managed amidst on-going global headwinds? How can new technologies be effectively integrated? And what are the essential considerations for businesses wishing to manage risks in giga-projects of this scale and technological advancement?

Construction Management - ‘Can our client introduce the delay and disruption protocol?’ May 2023

In the May edition of the Construction Management magazine, the legal Q&A section considers a contractor's question about the SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol, which its client wishes to introduce on their contract. Anthony Hayes provides an answer

What is the contract request letter called

Can an employer alter Sectional Completion requirements once in Contract? What are the potential impacts on section damages?

Does anyone have any 'model' definitions for Force Majeure they could share?

How is inflation being dealt with in Compensation Events on NEC contracts? Has anyone experience of this so far?

How does one secure a #contract to provide #accommodations for #contractors in #Birmingham?

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