by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Pre-Contract Planning Detailed project planning prior to contract award is not as common in construction as you might think. Research reveals that traditional procurement processes typically select a contractor and move directly into contract award without any formal...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic & Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Best Value Construction’s Six Sigma In the 1980s, 37% of all construction projects reported major defects. 37%!!! No manufacturing company would survive a 37% defect rate. By the 1990s, the construction industry suffered 33% of construction projects over budget and...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Expertise Project Delivery A Best Value Approach A recent article in the Engineering News Record, exposed the growing pains that have developed as prequalification procurement tools are transitioning to digital formats. “New third-party prequalification tools...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic and Project Planning, Business, Strategic and Project Planning
Fixed-Price Rest In Peace An article in The Engineering News Recordforetells the ultimate demise of fixed-price contracts: SNC-Lavalin Fixed-Price Exit Could Boost Rival July 27, 2019 ENR, Debra K. Rubin Canadian design-build giant SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. said on...
