National Highways extends £8.7bn Delivery Integration Partner Framework into 2026

National Highways has entered into deeds of variation with the suppliers on its Delivery Integration Partner Framework, which will see it extended until the end of February 2026. The post National Highways extends £8.7bn Delivery Integration Partner Framework into 2026 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

GSSI Highlights PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – Non-Destructive Asphalt Density Assessment Tool Ideal for Uncovering Inconsistencies During Paving Process

GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlights their PaveScan RDM 2.0, a second-generation asphalt density assessment tool ideal for non-destructive asphalt compaction testing, quality assurance/quality control of new pavements, and determining pavement non-conformity. By uncovering inconsistencies that occur during the paving process, including poor uniformity and significant variations in density, […] The post GSSI Highlights PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – Non-Destructive Asphalt Density Assessment Tool Ideal for Uncovering Inconsistencies During Paving Process appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Payapps

Payapps is a cloud-based collaboration tool for the construction industry. It helps main contractors and subcontractors simplify and expedite project progress payment approvals, including variations and retentions.

Contract clinic: When is a variation not a variation?

In our latest contract clinic, a reader asks if an instruction to fit specific door hinges is a variation. Paul Gibbons responds. The post Contract clinic: When is a variation not a variation? appeared first on Construction Management.

Contract clinic: When is a variation not a variation?

In our latest contract clinic, a reader asks if an instruction to fit specific door hinges is a variation. Paul Gibbons responds. The post Contract clinic: When is a variation not a variation? appeared first on Construction Management.

CIPS - The CIPS Contract Management Cycle, 25022021

In this podcast from CIPS you will hear Colin Linton (FCIPS) present what contract management is, why it is important, and a more in-depth look at the CIPS Contract Management Cycle phases and their application.

CABE - Administering Construction Contracts under the JCT Minor Works 2016, 17022021

This Webinar by Michael Gerard Michael Gerard Solicitors looks at administering Construction Contracts under the JCT Minor Works 2016 from the perspective of the Employer’s Agent.

Metroun - 24 Quantity Surveying Terms You Need To Know, 17082022

When starting Quantity Surveying it can feel like everyone is speaking a different language. With lots of new terms and acronyms you may struggle to talk confidently in your job without feeling that you’re saying something silly like “what does an AFP stand for”? Of course this question isn’t silly at all, everyone must learn these words somewhere. For that reason, Metroun created this video to act as a concise glossary containing the most common QS terms & acronyms

Construction Management - When is a variation not a variation, October 2022

Paul Gibbons answers the following question: The architect on our project has issued an instruction to install specific hinges to doors on our project, but they claim this is not a variation. Is this correct and, if so, what can we do?

Metroun - Bills of Quantities explained, 02092020

Appointing a Quantity Surveyor to produce a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) has the potential to save a great deal of money on the contract price for many reasons, both before and during the contractual agreement and also post-construction at the final account stage. But what are they exactly? And just how can they help you manage your construction project?

On what grounds can a contractor refuse to do works under a variation order ? (IFC )

When is the Employer's QS allowed to change his or her mind ?

Is measurement for valuation a dying art?

Can an Employer omit work we are contracted to provide?