How to solve RAAC in the private sector

The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring. The post How to solve RAAC in the private sector appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Suppliers named for £150m fire safety framework

More than 70 specialist fire safety firms have been appointed to a new £150m public sector fire safety framework.

How can we improve supplier bid evaluation on public sector frameworks?

Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, explains that the evaluation of supplier bids for framework appointments must be thorough and sophisticated, just as much as the contract tender evaluations that follow. The post How can we improve supplier bid evaluation on public sector frameworks? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Bowman Welcomes David Stickles, RPLS, PSM, PLS, to Expand Company’s Public Sector Geospatial Portfolio

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, proudly announces the appointment of David Stickles, RPLS, PSM, PLS, as director of business development, geospatial survey.  Stickles brings to Bowman over three decades of experience working […]

Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector projects

Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects. The post Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector projects appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

nla - The Kerslake Review, 27072022

Lyn Garner, CEO of the London Legacy Development Corporation, has been appointed to lead on the implementation of recommendations in the review of GLA Group housing delivery by Lord Kerslake. She talks to Peter Murray about a more streamlined approach to delivery across Mayor-led organsitions like TfL, OPDC and the LLDC.

David Mosey - King's College London - Constructing the Gold Standard, 2021

Over 2,000 public sector construction frameworks are currently active, some of which deliver improved value and enable excellent project outcomes while others are less ambitious and less successful. Clients and suppliers urgently need a Gold Standard to help them identify what questions they should ask when creating and implementing construction frameworks, what answers they should expect and how they can make informed decisions

Building Magazine - Cost Model - Cancer Care Centres, 16062022

Improving cancer outcomes is a core NHS goal and a focus of the UK Life Sciences Vision. The challenge is to deliver cancer centres that provide highly effective, technologically advanced care and support as well as research and education. Aecom's Richard Mann and NBBJ's Jane McElroy explain, with a sample cost model

CIOB, Construction Management - Why measuring productivity is key to industry success, July 2022

An article from Katy Dowding that explains: - what is meant by Construction Site Productivity; - suggests methods for measuring Construction Site Productivity; and - highlights the benefits that can be achieved by measuring Construction Site Productivity "It is only by measuring construction site productivity that we can build a stronger, high-performance sector" Also attached is the Taskforce's document 'Measuring Construction Site Productivity - A seven-step framework for success'

Final Report to Government by the Procurement / Lean Client Task Group - Published by UK Government Construction Group

The Group has focussed on four key areas: new procurement models, the „Intelligent Client‟, the effectiveness of frameworks and cross-government collaboration in procurement.

How many public and commercial properties have really excellent planned preventative maintenance programmes?

How are your public sector customers changing their tender procurement requirements relating to Modern Methods of Construction?

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